Synergistic Effects

11/14/2025

Have a listen to hear what leaders in healthcare are discussing in terms of youth sport specialization, research & recommendations!

10/27/2025

Here is a list of some of my favorite snacks! Remember we want to shoot for 20-30g of protein for meals & snacks…mix and match these combos or double up on one to reach that 20g goal! 😉💪👊💜

10/21/2025

Hey Athletic Training Friends! Did you know the NATA has a podcast? Check it out for in depth conversations of healthcare topics and keeping current in our field!

The NATA-Cast is the official podcast of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, providing in-depth conversations about health care topics that interest you – the athletic trainer. Have an idea for an episode or series? Email us at thena...

10/15/2025

Do you ever wonder what glycemic index of food is and how they measure it? Check out this evidence based post to learn a little more about how to fuel your body for performance!

09/25/2025

Athletic Trainers save lives. Do you serve the role as a coach or an athletic trainer? Does your school have a cardiac emergency care plan? Be prepared. We can’t afford not to. This story thankfully had a successful outcome. Not only do we need Athletic trainers serving these roles, we need emergency action plans in place and practiced ahead of time that includes coaching and medical staff. ⚕️🚑⛑️🫶

09/15/2025

To help combat all of the misinformation about our protein needs I put together this evidence-based guide for you to learn a little more about what research says is optimal! 👊 Your proteins needs change based on your weight combined with activity level age, goals, and injury status! TIMING MATTERS TOO… even distribution between breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks and enhances muscle protein synthesis…shoot for 25 to 30 g of protein per intake for maximum absorption! 💜

12/20/2024

Congratulations UW-Platteville Men's Soccer! Outstanding season and so well deserved! ⛏️🧡⚽️💙⛏️

2024 Final USC National Ranking #14

Check out your Pioneer Soccer fall season highlights below ⬇️

⏺️ Finished with an overall record of 14-2-5 (.786) which is the highest winning percentage in program history in the NCAA era.

⏺️ Finished the season ranked #14 in the country.

⏺️ Placed as a finalist in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Championship.

⏺️ Qualified for the NCAA National Tournament for the third consecutive year (program record).

⏺️ Reached the Round of 16 (Sweet Sixteen) in the NCAA National Tournament (Furthest round reached in program history).

⏺️ Finished nationally ranked #3 in Shutout Percentage, #7 in Goal Differential, #8 in Team Goals Against Average, #27 in Scoring Offense, #28 in Total Points.

⏺️ Most single season shutouts in program history (13)

⏺️ Player awards included: Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Conference Goalkeeper of the Year, 5 All-Conference, and 4 All-Region selections.

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11/18/2024

Congratulations UW-Platteville Men's Soccer on earning your place in the NCAA Sweet 16!! ⛏️🧡⚽️💙⛏️

11/12/2024

My latest contribution to advancing clinical practice for sports medicine clinicians! This diagnostic algorithm for Exertional Compartment Syndrome can help clinicians identify red flags for immediate referral and educate clinicians on possible differential diagnoses associated with compartment syndrome.

Check out this design designed by Karianne Gardner.

03/18/2024

Proud of my over 25 years of Athletic Training!! ❤️ Now having the opportunity to teach future clinicians at the University of Illinois with the knowledge and experience I have gained over the past 25+ years is truly special. 🧡💙