Therapeutic modalities had an entire course devoted to it in my educational curriculum and there is more and more research being done on the topic. There is plenty to learn about the theory and application of each individual type of modality from ultrasound to electrical stimulation and plain old ice.
I definitely learned a lot and the use of modalities has been definitely
Showing posts with label rehab. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rehab. Show all posts
Jul 14, 2013
Jul 2, 2013
3 Lessons I Learned In My First Year As A Clinician
Posted on Tuesday, July 02, 2013 by AKthe_AT

I am quickly reaching my one year anniversary since finishing my undergraduate education and becoming a certified athletic trainer. A lot has happened since then including starting work on my master's degree, my master's thesis and working with many different athletes and teams via my graduate assistant position. I have learned a lot and it would be impossible to list everything
Jun 20, 2013
Building Bridges: Inter & Intra-Profession Collaboration
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2013 by AKthe_AT
Somehow, someway during my initial years of schooling I
developed this idea that the profession of athletic training needed to compete
heavily with other professions. I used to think that I needed to boycott the
teachings of other professions like physical therapists, strength and
conditioning specialists and person trainers. I also had an urge to compete
Mar 12, 2013
Ankle Dorsiflexion: The What, Why, and How.
Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 by AKthe_AT
Dorsiflexion. This important motion occurs at the ankle and is seen when the dorsal(top) aspect of the foot and the anterior(front) aspect of the tibia(shin) move closer together. This motion is seen with and is necessary for proper execution of many basic human movements including squatting, running, walking, jumping and more. This motion is a vital part of most functional
Feb 25, 2013
First Post.
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2013 by AKthe_AT

Howdy potential future readers. I am not sure if I will ever get any future readers but hello if I somehow do garner your attention. I am starting my first blog, this blog, because I would like to create a source or forum where I can communicate ideas with others who may or may not have similar ideas with myself. This type of atmosphere can help me learn from others, help
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