Athletic Training Faculty & Students Represented at 2023 Northwest AT Conference

The faculty and students from the Athletic Training Program will be sharing their expertise at the 2023 Northwest Athletic Trainers Association (NWATA) Conference. The conference is scheduled March 16-19 in Spokane, Wash.

Rebecca Rodriguez, DAT, ATC, is an assistant professor and the program’s coordinator of Clinical Education. Rodriguez joined the faculty this summer and already become an integral member of the team. She will be presenting “Current Trends in Sport-Related Shoulder Dislocations and Emerging Research to Prevent Recurrent Dislocations.” During this presentation, Dr. Rodriguez will be describing the current epidemiological data about shoulder dislocations and provide the implications for the clinical management of these injuries.

Dana Bates PhD, ATC, is an associate professor in the Athletic Training Program. Bates will be presenting with Shane Wibel, MS, ATC, (from Whitworth University) and Mitch Willert, MS, ATC, (from the University of Montana) on “Immersive Clinical Experience: What Are They All About and Maybe I Can Host Students.” In this presentation, Dr. Bates explains how the immersive clinical experience provides the student with a unique perspective of the totality of responsibilities for the practicing clinician.

Jeff Kawaguchi PT, PhD, ATC, is the program director for the Athletic Training Program. He will be presenting in the area of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The title of his presentation is “Talking to Your Athletes and Patients about Race.” In this presentation, Dr. Kawaguchi will be discussion a patient centered approach to providing a safe and inclusive space for athletes during their athletic training experience.
 

Additionally 13 students will be presenting peer-reviewed posters at the conference. Student Katrina Boyd '24 will present "The Effectiveness of Kinesiotape in the Treatment of an Athlete with Shoulder Pain,” and Emily Thompson '23 will present "Effectiveness of Compression Sleeves on Decreasing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.”

Poster Presentations

• Akin, S. (2023 March), "Does Ice Application to an Ankle Post Subacute Injury Hinder Recovery Time: A Critically Appraised Topic." Poster session presented at the Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association  Conference, Spokane, Wash.
• Boyd, K (2023 March), "Effectiveness of Kinesio Tape on an Athlete with Shoulder Pain." Oral presentation presented at the Northwest Athletic Trainer’s Association Conference, Spokane, Wash.
• Castillo, K.T. (2023 March), "The Effectiveness of Kinesio Tape Application Compared to Sham Taping for Low Back Pain in Healthy Individuals: A Critically Appraised Topic." Poster session presented at the Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference, Spokane, Wash.
• Chaves, C., Eliassen, M. & Rose. (2023 March), "Implications of Testing Language on Baseline Immediate  Post-Concussion Assessment & Cognitive Testing  (ImPACT) in High School Athletes: A Pilot Test." Poster session presented at the Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference, Spokane, Wash.
• Lamar, J. (2023 March), "The Effect of Myofascial Decompression and Physical Exercise Program on Chronic Low Back Pain: A Critically Appraised Topic." Poster session presented at the Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference, Spokane, Wash.
• Martinez, M. & Richardson, C. (2023 March), "The Effect of Gua Sha on Ankle Dorsiflexion." Poster session presented at the Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference, Spokane, Wash.
• Oropeza, J. (2023 March), "The Effectiveness in Increasing Functional Movement Screening Score to Decrease Risk for Injury among Firefighters: A Critically Appraised Topic." Poster session presented at the Northwest Athletic Trainers' Association Conference, Spokane, Wash.
• Sevin, B. (2023 March), "The Effectiveness of Myofascial Decompression on Hamstring Flexibility: A Critically Appraised Topic." Poster session presented at the Northwest Athletic Trainers' Association Conference, Spokane, Wash.
• Thompson, E. (2023 March), "The Effectiveness of Compression Sleeves on Decreasing the Effects of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness." Oral presentation presented at the Northwest Athletic Trainer’s Association Conference, Spokane, Wash.
• White, M.J. (2023 March), "The Effectiveness of Pickle Juice Ingestion for Alleviating Muscle Cramps in Exercising and Hypohydrated Individuals: A Critically Appraised Topic." Poster session presented at the Northwest Athletic Trainers' Association Conference, Spokane, Wash.