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NATA BOC Re-Certification Process Made Simple for Athletic Trainers ceu medbridge promo code nata boc

Is the NATA recertification process overwhelming? We have simplified it with this post (and a huge list of free athletic training CEUs)

UPDATED 11/20/2023, Originally posted 7/19/21

By Hannah Bernhardt PT, DPT, ATC/L & Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, ATC

Recertification years can be stressful for athletic...

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The Grass IS Greener At The Other Job career

My days in a typical outpatient clinic have been over for some time, but I will never forget the feeling. It felt like my hundredth patient of the day with a rotator cuff repair, and as I stood holding his arm he started telling me about his cat. 

I struggled to listen to the small talk as I rememb...

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How does MedBridge compare to Home CEU (Home CEU Connection)? athletic training board specialty resources ceu medbridge physical therapy

 Home CEU Connection is similar to MedBridge in that both give unlimited access to their entire library of online video and live interactive webinar CEUs for one full year.  While I have not had a Home CEU Connection subscription, there are some clear differences between MedBridge and Home CEU Conne...

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Mobility Drill for Pitchers baseball hypermobility pitching

This is a mobility drill I frequently use with my pitchers. 

If you're looking for a complete pitcher training program that focuses on readiness, recovery and development, check out the Pitcher Performance & Durability program by Athlete Development Solutions.

 

 

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Single Leg Vertical Jump return to sport

Testing single limb vertical jump for return to sport? Here’s how I do it simply without equipment. For more in-depth information on return to sport testing, check out our MedBridge course, Return to Full Performance After ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation.

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MLB Combine Testing Team grip strength testing importance mlb mlb combine rom y balance test

Check out our testing team featured in this MLB Prospect Development Pipeline video, including the Y Balance Test, ROM, and grip strength.

 

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Behind The Scenes Look At MLB Combine Testing baseball functional movement mlb combine

Ever wonder what it is like to be tested at MLB Combine? Check out this video by Dan Sarmiento. The full testing includes the Selective Functional Movement Assessment Top Tier Movements, Functional Movement Screen, range of motion (including all shoulder, elbow and hip range of motion; thoracic rota...

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Free NSCA CEUs - Courses ceu nsca strength & conditioning

While I use a structured continuing education plan with a combination of live and online courses, sometimes you just need to fill in the gaps.  Doing that with free NSCA CEU courses can be handy. While I have not personally completed all of these courses, they are free. There are not nearly as many ...

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The Triple Threat of Quality Mentoring career mentoring

Almost everyone is seeking a great mentoring relationship. Whether you are a mentor or want to be mentored, it can be challenging to foster a high-quality mentoring experience. A great mentoring relationship is such an elusive thing.

I have found 3 characteristics of high-quality mentoring relation...

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Post-Pitching Arm Care arm care baseball development overhead athlete recovery restoration softball tennis volleyball

What does a post pitching arm care plan look like? 

We want to certainly do our recovery.  We want to do our restoration, but it's also our prime opportunity for development.  And what does development mean?  We want to improve capacity, so we are going to improve strength.  We're going to improve ...

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Capacity and Load Management in Overhead Athletes baseball overhead athlete recovery restoration tennis volleyball

In all sports, but particularly with overhead athletes. We have to consider load management, and we have to consider performance readiness.

What does it look like for a specific warm up? And does a pitcher need something additional or different? And then what does recovery, what does restoration lo...

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