GATP News
September 2009 - Athletic Trainers make an impact for Breast Cancer
The 10th Annual Susan G. Komen Chattanooga Race for the Cure was held on Sunday, September 27, 2009. The Graduate Athletic Training Program entered a team, (Team Radiculopathy) and had a small but determined number of participants. There were a total of 12 athletic trainers out of 7,500+ runners ran in the Race. Our small number still managed to raise well over $1,300 for breast cancer research.
The other big news of the Race was that 2nd year athletic training student, Axel Melendez, (from Puerto Rico) came in 3rd overall for the male division. Congratulation Axel!
September 2009 - UTC Athletic Trainers published in Coach magazine
If you can get your hands on the September 2009 issues of Coach and Athletic Director magazine, there is a great article written by Dr. Gary Wilkerson, Dr. Marisa Colston and Mr. Todd Bullard entitled "Working with the High-Ankle Sprain." Look for future articles in this magazine as our Athletic Training Program has been asked to make several future contributions to the publications.
July 2009 - Welcome to the Class of 2011!!!
We would like to welcome 16 new students into our family. They began their journey to become certified athletic trainers in early July. We are very proud of this class as it is a diverse group coming from all corners of the USA and from a variety of backgrounds.
2009 NATA Convention Highlights
-Dr. Gary Wilkerson and Mr. Scott Bruce along with Dr. Craig Denegar from the University of Conneticut did a Featured Presentation on Clinical Prediction Rules. Unfortunately it was the final session of the convention, so the attendance was not all that great, but the presentations went off great and there is hope that they will be able to present again in the very near future.
-Dr. Gary Wilkerson presented a workshop on Injury Prevention Strategies.
-The UTC Alumni Party was well attended. About 25 people made there way to Waxy O'Connor's for a fun night. We are already planning for next year's alumni party in Philadelphia.
Below are pictures from the Convention. If you have any others you would like to share with your friends and UTC alumni, send them to Scott-Bruce@utc.edu and he will get them posted as soon as possible.
2009 World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy Highlights
Dr. Marisa Colston, Dr. Gary Wilkerson and Scott Bruce all attended the 3rd World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy just prior to the NATA Convention in San Antonio, TX. Both Dr. Colston and Dr. Wilkerson presented research posters during the conference. Dr. Colston's poster was entitled: "Back Extensor Fatigue Resistance and trunk Range of Motion as Indicators of Risk for Back Dysfunction" (Colston M, Wilkerson GB, Jackson RP and Herskee SK) and Dr. Wilkerson's was titled: "Novel Balance Measures Discriminate Between Copers and Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability" (Wilkerson GB, Doty J, Hollis JM and Gurchiek LR)
May 2009 - Drs Colston and Wilkerson go to Guatemala
Both Dr. Colston and Dr. Wilkerson have gone to Guatemala for an "Athletes in Action" mission trip. Not only will they be the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but they will also be spreading the Gospel according to Arnheim to several physicians, physio-therapists and other practitioners interested in sports medicine and athletic training. In addition to giving several lectures on a variety of topics, they will also conduct workshops and clinics on injury evaluation and rehabilitation. During their 1 week visit they will have several opportunities to interact with a wide range of Guatemalan athletes including those that are part of the Guatemalan Olympic team.
May 2009 - Graduation!
On Sunday May 3rd, 13 students walked across the stage and accepted their diploma's for their Master's degree. (Slide show coming soon!) Following the Commencement Ceremony a reception was held for the graduates and their families. The new graduates' research posters were on display for everyone to see. The new grads are now looking for jobs, so if you know of a job out there someplace contact Dr. Marisa Colston, Dr. Gary Wilkerson or Mr. Scott Bruce and we will either direct you to the appropriate individual or we will direct them to you.
April 2009 - Research Poster Presentations at Orthopedic Grand Rounds
As a requirement of the Graduate Athletic Training Program, the 2nd year students must complete a research project and present it in a research poster format. These posters are presented as part of the monthly Orthopedic Grand Rounds. This year two students provided an oral presentation of their research posters. Laura Freisse presented her research on "Predictors of shoulder injuries in collegiate volleyball athletes." Amanda Hughes presented her research project entitled "Association of estimated body fat and Body Mass Index with injury patterns among college football players." In addition to these oral presentations, students were on hand with their posters to answer questions from faculty and staff outside of the Graduate Athletic Training Program and from the physicians in attendance at the Orthopedic Grand Rounds. Click on the hyperlink to view the bibliography of all of the 2009 research posters. (Once in the Word document you can click on the individual titles to view the photo of the student and their poster.)
April 2009 - Awards galore earned by UTC Athletic Training Students
Several athletic training students have been awarded scholarship and/or internships/fellowships for the upcoming summer. The list is as follows:
- David Wilkenfeld - NATA Research and Education Foundation Scholarship
- Dana Johnston - NATA Research and Education Foundation Scholarship
- Cameron Buchanan - Athletes in Action mission internship to Armenia
- Cameron Buchanan and BranDee Allen - Woodward Extreme Sport Camp internship
- Axel Melendez - NASA internship
- Katherine Hopkins - PBATS internship
- Jessica Frame - Champion Sports Medicine internship, Birmingham, AL
- Amanda Hughes - Emory University Orthopedic Physician Extender/Athletic Trainer Fellowship
February 2009 - Great job "Radiculopathy" in the 1st SEATA Quiz Bowl!!!
UTC's entry of team Radiculopathy made up of 2nd year students Amanda Hughes, Laura Friess, David Ivens and Dustin Seibel (alternate) did an outstanding job in the 1st SEATA Quiz Bowl. The entire contigency of UTC athletic trainers faculty, staff and students definitely stood out as everyone wore bright yellow t-shirts and showed extremely strong support for our team.
The Quiz Bowl was a Jeopardy like game and featured an initial 12 teams. The first round was the "Lightening Round." The 1st team to answer 2 out 3 questions correctly advanced onto the championship round. Radiculopathy won that round 2-0 to advance to the Championship Round.
During the Championship Round the remaining 6 teams played a Jeopardy style game in which not only did teams earn point for correct answers, but speed also earned teams a greater number of points. During most of the game, Radiculopathy was in 2nd place and in good position to win trailing the University of Florida team "Trendelenburg" by about 300 points after Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy. But alas, the Final Jeopardy question was too difficult for all of the teams and Eastern Kentucky University's team (the Colonels) wagered the fewest points and roared from the back of the pack to win the title. UTC's Graduate Athletic Training Program congratulates the Eastern Kentucky Univeristy Athletic Training Students and wishes them good luck in San Antonio!
Below is a slide show of the Quiz Bowl and the Student SEATA Convention.
February 2009 - UTC shows its strength at the 24th Annual Student SEATA
All 25 athletic training students attended the 24th Annual Student SEATA Conference held in Atlanta, GA. Additionally Dr. Marisa Colston and Dr. Gary Wilkerson presented at the conference for the 10th year.
Students had 3 tracks from which to choose from. Students early in their academic careers could either choose from the "Prevention, Evaluation & Initial Management of Injuries" track or a series of courses on "Therapeutic Exercise, Modalities and Professional Development." Those students in the advanced stages of their preparation were able to attend a track that focused primarily to assist them in their NATA-Board of Certification Exams.
Both Drs. Colston and Wilkerson presented in the Advanced Track Workshop. Dr. Colston presented on "Lumbosacral Spine" while Dr. Wilkerson spoke on "The Knee."
January 2009 - Chattanooga hosts the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium.
The Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society (TATS) brought their Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium to Chattanooga the weekend of January 10th and 11th. The TATS Educational Programming Committee was Co-chaired by Dr. Marisa Colston, UTC Athletic Training Education Program Director. The symposium was filled with many UTC faculty, staff, physician and auxiliary persons. There was also a wonderful representation of students and alumni for this event. Below is a list of presenters with their topics that had affiliations with UTC-GATP:
Presenter and Affiliation to UTC-GATP |
Title of Presentation |
Mr. Todd Bullard, |
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Dr. Gregory Heath, |
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Dr. Michael Tew, |
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Dr. Cameron Trubey, |
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Dr. Chris Smith, |
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Dr. Gary Wilkerson, |
Evaluation and Management of the Syndesmotic Ankle Sprain |
Dr. Jason Robertson, |
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Dr. Barry Dale, |
Extrinsic Cooling for the Management and Prevention of Hyperthermia |
Ms. Kelly Jacob, |
Case Review: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in a Collegiate Softball Player |
Mr. Scott L. Bruce, |
Case Review: Lateral Knee Pain in an Intercollegiate Football Player |
In addition to these presenters, Athletic Training Students Amanda Hughes and Carlitta Moore functioned at moderators for several sessions. Below is a slide show from the Convention.
January 2009 - Congratulation to Carlitta Moore for winning a TATS Scholarship
On January 11, 2009, second year student, Ms. Carlitta Moore was presented with the “Graduate Athletic Training Student Scholarship Award” by the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society Scholarship during their Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. 
This makes the third year in a row that a UTC Athletic Training Student has won this award and five of the last six winners were UTC students. Previous winners were:
- 2004 – Joshua Porter
- 2005 – Sarah Herskee
- 2007 – Erin Sheehan
- 2008 – Candy Anderson
January 2009 - UTC names team for SEATA Quiz Bowl
The 1st Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Quiz Bowl is to be held in Atlanta, GA on Friday, February 6th. The Athletic Training Students that were voted upon by their peers to represent the UTC Graduate Athletic Training Program are Laura Friess, Amanda Hughes, Dave Iven and Dustin Siebel. Congratulations to those students! The team will be called "Radiculopathy." Go kick some gluteus maximus!!!
December 2008 - Todd Bullard on Athletic Therapy Today cover
UTC Head Athletic Trainer is on the cover of the November 2008 issue of Athletic Therapy Today for an article on "Disinhibatory Modalities." To see the cover click here.
October 2008 - Accreditation Site Visit is a success!!!
The Accreditation Site Team
gave our program lavish praise. Among the particular strengths cited were Dr. Marisa Colston's leadership, the collaboration with Physical Therapy for the gross anatomy course, the positive teaching and research relationship with UT College of Medicine Family Practice, the collaboration and trust between the academic program and UTC Athletics, and the programs 100% pass rate on the national certification exam.as of last testing. Great job to not only the faculty and staff, but to the students and administration for each of their respective parts.
We find out the formal findings from CAATE in 4-8 weeks. Once the exchanges of concerns (if any) and responses (if needed) are finalized then we will be awarded our accreditation status. It is our hope that this will be known sometime in late winter/early spring 2009.
September 2008 - Congratulations to Dr. Robertson
The UTC GATP faculty, staff and students wish to extend congratulations to our co-Medical Director, Dr. Jason Robertson and his wife Amber on the birth of their son Royce Gillam Robertson. He came into the world on September 23, 2008. Everyone is doing very well!
September 2008 - Athletic Trainers participate in the Komen Chattanooga Race for the Cure
Several students along with faculty member Scott Bruce were among the 5500+ participants to take part in the 9th Annual
Susan G. Komen Chattanooga Race for the Cure for breast cancer. Those that participated are pictured below. From left to right: Kathryn Bonecutter, Amanda Hughes, Kerri Cramer, Dana Johnston, Carlitta Moore, Scott L. Bruce, David Wilkenfeld, Jessica Pope and Laura Friess.
September 2008 - Athletic Training Student Accomplishes a First
Justin Miloszewski became the first Athletic Training Student to present as the Sports Medicine Grand Rounds, a monthly forum for physicians, physician residents, physical therapy students, athletic training students and faculty and staff from all programs. During each monthly forum, two case studies are presented and discussed. Justin presented a case on a Salter-Harris Fracture in the High School Football Player. Usually the cases are presented by the physicians and/or residents. Justin's presentation was the first time a students has presented at the Sport Medicine Grand Rounds. Congratulations Justin! We look forward to other students presenting in the future.
September 2008 - Accreditation Visit Set
Dr. Marisa Colston announced that the CAATE Accreditation Site Visit has been set for October 5, 6 & 7, 2008. This is a required step in the accreditation process. We are looking forward to the input and feedback that the site visitors will provide us to assist in the continued improvement of the educational program.
August 2008 - "Keeping the Mocs in the Game"
Here is a link to an article in the Chattanooga Times-Free Press about Dr. Gary Wilkerson's design of a special brace for high ankle sprains. This particular brace is being used on our football team's starting quarterback and is enabling him to return to play safely and sooner than through the use of conventional bracing and taping.
July 2008 - UTC Partners with Erlanger Hospital
UTC students will have more access to a great range of care opportunities as a result of a new partnership with Erlanger Hospital and the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. All students will be able to be access
everything from orthopedics and OB-GYN care to cardiology and general surgery will be offered. The benefits extend into the Athletic Department and to the Graduate Athletic Training Program. Medical care and educational opportunities expand for the athletes and the athletic training students.
July 2008 - David Bartal joins the UTC Graduate Athletic Training Program faculty
Mr. David Bartal joins the UTC GATP faculty as a instructor and Clinical Coordinator. David has had strong ties to the program as an alum, (2006), and an Approved Clinical Instructor in his previous position as the Clinical Coordinator of the Student Health Center.
June 2008 - Dr. Gary Wilkerson presents at the NATA Convention
Dr. Gary Wilkerson presented a workshop entitled "Evaluation and Management of ANkle and Subtalar Joint Instability" at the National Athletic Trainers' Association's Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium in St. Louis, MO.
May 2008 - Dr. Gary Wilkerson, NATA Fellow
Dr. Gary Wilkerson has been recognized for his professional achievement in research and service to the profession as part of the inaugural NATA Fellows class.
April 2008 - BOC Exam-100% first-time pass rate
Congratulations to the 12 students from the 2008 class that passed the BOC exam on their first attempt. This is a great start to their career and we wish them the best.
March 2008 - SEATA Awards
Congratulations to Carrie Anderson and Candy Anderson on being awarded SEATA Scholarships. Candy received the Jerry Rhea Atlanta Falcons Graduate Scholarship and Carrie received the SEATA Memorial Graduate Scholarship.
March 2008 - SEATA Presentations
Dr. Gary Wilkerson, Scott Bruce and Dr. Eric Parks presented at the 33rd annual SEATA Clinical Symposium & Members Meeting. Dr. Wilkerson spoke on "Subtalar Function: An Overlooked Link" and Dr. Parks and Scott Bruce's topic was "General Medical Evaluation: Heart & Lungs." (Dr. Parks is one of the Family Practice Resident Physicians that work closely with UTC Athletics and UTC GATP.)
February 2008 - Student SEATA and Educator's Conference Presentations
Dr. Gary Wilkerson and Dr. Marisa Colston presented at the 23rd annual SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposiuim. Dr. Colston also presented at the 2nd biennial SEATA Educator's Conference on Athletic Training Educators: The "Gatekeepers" of the Profession
January 2008 - Scott Bruce presents at the TATS Convention
Scott Bruce presented on "Pilates Exercises for Rehabilitation" at the Annual Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium.
January 2008 - TATS Award
Congratulations to Candy Anderson on receiving the Tennessee Athletic Trainer's Society Graduate Athletic Training Student Scholarship.
September 2007 Athletic Training Fellowship Presentation
Forrest Pecha from Emory Sports Medicine was a guest of the GATP for a presentation on Pursuing an Athletic Training Fellowship Programs.
July 2007 NATA Award
Congratulations to Dr. Gary Wilkerson for being selected for the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award
by the National Athletic Trainers' Association. This award honors NATA members with exceptional and unique contributions to the athletic training profession.
February 2007 SEATA Award
Congratulations to Erin Sheehan on being awarded the SEATA Memorial Graduate Scholarship at the annual Student SEATA symposium.
January 2007 TATS Awards
Congratulations to Erin Sheehan and Robert Baudier on their awards from the Tennessee Athletic Trainer's Society. Erin received the Graduate Athletic Training Student Scholarship and Robert received the Backbone of the Year Award.
January 2007 Sports Medicine Grand Rounds Lecture
UTC Athletic Training Graduate Assistant, Alex Pinto presented on Accelerated ACL Rehabilitation at the monthly Sports Medicine Grand Rounds. Presentation handout (pdf)
October 2006 Head and Neck Trauma Guest Lecture
Dr. Dave Halstead from the University of Tennessee's Sports Biomechanics
Impact Research Laboratory
presented on Biomechanics of Head and Neck Trauma in Sports.
August 2006 New GATP Faculty Member
We are pleased to announce the addition of Scott Bruce, MS, ATC to the GATP Faculty. Scott will also be providing coverage to the UTC Women's Volleyball team and serving as an ACI. Welcome to Scott and his family.
August 2006 New Athletic Training Staff Members
Three new assistant athletic trainers have been added to the athletic training room staff. Jeff Jahnel, MS, ATC MacKenzie McDonald, MS, ATC and Misty Depreist, MS, ATC.
August 2006 Congratulations Brian
GATP alumnus and faculty member Brian Bogdanowicz has been accepted to the University of Tennessee School of Medicine. Brian was a member of the first GATP graduating class and has been a valuable member of the faculty ever since. We wish Brian and his family the best.
June 2006 NATA Presentation
Dr. Gary Wilkerson presented at the National Athletic Trainers' Association annual meeting in Atlanta, GA on Clinical Evaluation and Managment of Subtalar Joint Dysfunction (pdf)
November 2005 USA Today Interview
Dr. Gary Wilkerson was interviewed for an article that was featured in USA Today regarding the pros and cons of ankle taping.
September 2005 GATP Baby News
Congratulations to Marisa and Jon Colston on the the birth of their son, Jonathan Alexander. He was born September 21 and weighed 9 pounds, 2 oz. and was 21 inches
September 2005 Blue Ribbon Award
Congratulations to GATP Administrative Assistant Liz Walker. Liz was awarded the UTC Blue Ribbon Award for September.
August 2005 GATP Baby News
Congratulations to Brian & Susie Bogdanowicz on the the birth of their son, Tyler James. He was born August 1 and weighed 8 pounds, 10 oz.
June 2005 NATA Presentation
Dr. Gary Wilkerson presented at the National Athletic Trainers' Association annual meeting in Indianapolis, IN on Evidence-Based Medicine: Application to Athletic Training (pdf) and The Future of Healthcare Finance and Its Implications for Athletic Trainers (pdf)
May 2005 NATA Joint Committee Meeting
Dr. Gary Wilkerson's presentation to the NATA Joint Committe on the Documentation of the
Quality & Value of Healthcare Services (pdf) is now available.
April 2005 SEATA Awards
Congratulations to Brian Bogdanowicz and Summer Neldner on their 2005 SEATA awards. Brian received the
Education/Administration Athletic Trainer Award and Summer received the Graduate Athletic Training Student Scholarship.
April 2005 SEATA Presentations
GATP faculty members and students presented at the SEATA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA.
-Dr. Marisa Colston- Clinical and Anatomical Review of the Spine
-Dr. Gary Wilkerson- State of Healthcare in the United States (2.0 mb pdf)
-David Heath- A Comparison of Taping Methods on Closed Chain Subtalar Kinematics
-Meredith Atwood- Comparative Effects of Tape Material Characteristics on Talocrural-Subtalar Joint Motions
-Summer Neldner- A High School Player With a Lower Extremity Injury
January 2005 TATS Award
Congratulations to second year Entry Level student, Sarah Herskee, recipient of the 2004 TATS Graduate Athletic Training Student Scholarship.
January 2005 TATS Presentations
Faculty and students of the GATP presented at the Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society annual meeting:
-Dr. Marisa Colston- Professionalism and Ethics: Should they be taught?
-Brian Bogdanowicz- Decisions about Graduate School
-Meredith Atwood, David Heath, Sarah Herskee, Summer Neldner- Case Studies/Poster Presentations
January 2005 GATA Presentation
Dr. Gary Wilkerson presented at the Georgia Athletic Trainers' Association annual meeting and symposium on The Future of Health Care Finance and its Implications for Athletic Training (1mb, Adobe pdf).
June 2004 NATA Presentation
Dr. Gary Wilkerson presented at the National Athletic Trainers' Association annual meeting in Baltimore, MD on Evaluation and Management of Subtalar Joint Dysfunction and Implications of the Current Health Care Cost Crisis for Athletic Trainers
June 2004 Sports Medicine Symposium
Members of the GATP presented at the Western Kentucky High School Coaches' Sports Medicine Symposium in Paducah, KY.
- Dr. Gary Wilkerson- Assessment and Management of Ankle Sprains in Athletes
- Brian Bogdanowicz- ACL Injuries
- Daisha Tillman- Trauma Management
- Melissa Seide-l Heat Illness
April 2004 Graduate Student Awards
Congratulations to Josh Porter (Entry Level) and Adam Joseph (Advanced) for the selection as Outstanding students for the Graduate Athletic Training Program.
April 2004 Graduate Research Awards
Three GATP students received awards for their research presentations at the annual Graduate Research Day that is sponsored by the Graduate Student Association.
-Reid Fisher- First place, presentation; First place, manuscript
-Adam Joseph- Honorable mention, manuscript
-Alex Pinto- Second place, presentation
January 2004 TATS Scholarship and Poster Presentations
Josh Porter, a second year Entry Level student was awarded $1000 as the recipient of the 2003 Tennessee Athletic Trainer's Society Graduate Athletic Training Student Scholarship.
GATP students Michelle Royko, Chris Lenz, Josh Porter, and Reid Fisher, ATC displayed a case-study at the TATS meeting. Adam Joseph, ATC displayed findings from his research of the comparison of elastic bands versus isotonic exercises for the shoulder.
January 2004 TATS Presentations
-Dr. Marisa Colston and Dr. Gary Wilkerson presented at the TATS annual meeting in Nashville, TN.
-Dr. Colston- Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Lumbar Spine: Concepts in Stabilization
-Dr. Wilkerson- Muscle Inhibition
October 2003 CAAHEP Accreditation
The Entry Level Graduate Athletic Training Education Program received initial accreditation by CAAHEP.
July 2002 Degree Name Change
Approval has been received to change the degree from a MS in Athletic Training to a MS in Health and Human Performance effective immediately.
March 2002 NATA Accreditation
The Advanced Athletic Training Concentration has been awarded accreditation by the NATA.
