On this episode of Research Rundown, a series from Inside Athletic Training, Philadelphia Phillies' Paul Buchheit is joined by Nick Jensen of the Milwaukee Brewers to examine how pitch tracking data is being used to identify potential warning signs associated with acute UCL injuries in MLB pitchers.

The guys break down how changes in velocity, movement profiles, and pitch characteristics may relate to injury risk, what trends are actually meaningful, and how this information can be applied in real-world settings. Jensen also shares insight into the current limitations of this approach and how athletic trainers and medical staffs can balance data with clinical judgment.

To review the study, click here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41588808/

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In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we’re joined by Kevin Pillifant, Minor League Medical Coordinator for the Chicago White Sox. In his role, Pillifant helps oversee the coordination of medical care across the organization’s minor league system, working with athletic trainers, performance staff, and medical providers throughout player development.

We also explore Pillifant’s unique career path through sports medicine, including experiences working internationally, involvement around Olympic sport, the PGA Tour, and serving as an NFL concussion spotter. These stops along the way helped shape his perspective on emergency care, athlete safety, and the evolving role of the athletic trainer across different levels of sport.

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In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we’re joined by Darryl Conway, MA, AT, ATC, FNAP, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Health & Welfare Officer for the University of Michigan Athletics. A member of the NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Conway has spent decades advancing the athletic training profession through leadership, education, and advocacy.

In addition to his role at Michigan, Conway is the owner of Conway Ventures, LLC and Co-Owner, President and Chief Operating Officer of Sports Medicine Emergency Management, LLC.

In this conversation, we discuss emergency action planning in baseball and across sports, building off Conway’s recent presentation at the Baseball Team Medicine Conference. The discussion explores the importance of preparation, the leadership role athletic trainers play in emergency response, and how sports medicine teams can develop effective plans to protect athlete health and safety.

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