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PhD, ATC
Susan Yeargin is an associate professor of athletic training at the University of South Carolina. She serves on NATA's pronouncements and research committees. She was a task force member and author of the "Preseason Heat-Acclimatization Guidelines for Secondary School Athletics" and a coauthor of the recent NATA position statement update on exertional heat illnesses. She also serves as an expert for the Korey Stringer Institute's medical board. She has 15 years of experience conducting research, more than 40 peer-reviewed publications in the content area, and more than 20 professional presentations at the local, national, and international level on thermoregulation and hydration behaviors. Past studies include hydration status measurements, hydration behaviors of children and adolescents, heat acclimatization of youth, precooling ergogenic aids, cooling for heat illness treatment, core body temperature validity, and thermoregulation in exercising individuals. She has clinical experience with national cross-country and marathon competitions as well as Division I collegiate sports. She has been a professor for 10 years, teaching both undergraduate and graduate athletic training courses such as Preventing Sudden Death in Sport and Orthopedic Evaluation.
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Browse Course CatalogExertional Sickling in Athletes: Etiology and Recognition
Presented by Susan Yeargin, PhD, ATC and Clint Haggard, MA, ATC, NREMT-B
Exertional Sickling in Athletes: Etiology and Recognition
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Video Runtime: 71 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 21 Minutes
Sickle cell trait (SCT) is a genetic condition that affects athletes and other active populations when they engage in exercise. Specifically, it is a common hemoglobinopathy that can have significant mortality or morbidity consequences if the exertional sickling event is not recognized. Clinicians will feel confident in choosing the best screening method for their institution, become aware of the current screening mandates, and learn the foundation of policies to develop regarding SCT testing. Clinicians will also become knowledgeable in the variety of ways exertional sickling can present clinically and how to differentiate it from other conditions. This course relates to athletic trainers who work in different clinical settings (for example, all organized sports and military), board-certified sports physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, and board-certified sports physical therapists who work in any level of organized sport.
Sickle cell trait (SCT) is a genetic condition that affects athletes and other active populations when they engage in exercise. Specifically, it is a common hemoglobinopathy that can have significant mortality or morbidity consequences if the exertional sickling event is not recognized. Clinicians will feel confident in choosing the best screening method for their institution, become aware of the current screening mandates, and learn the foundation of policies to develop regarding SCT testing. Clinicians will also become knowledgeable in the variety of ways exertional sickling can present clinically and how to differentiate it from other conditions. This course relates to athletic trainers who work in different clinical settings (for example, all organized sports and military), board-certified sports physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, and board-certified sports physical therapists who work in any level of organized sport.
Exertional Sickling in Athletes: Treatment and Prevention
Presented by Susan Yeargin, PhD, ATC and Clint Haggard, MA, ATC, NREMT-B
Exertional Sickling in Athletes: Treatment and Prevention
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Video Runtime: 59 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 24 Minutes
Sickle cell trait is a common hemoglobinopathy that can have mortality or morbidity consequences if not treated promptly and correctly. This course provides detailed information on the treatment of exertional sickling events across different clinical sites. Clinicians will become knowledgeable in how exertional sickling treatment can differ depending on when intervention occurs. Current consensus on return-to-activity guidelines after an exertional event are presented. Clinicians will be able to develop the foundation of a return-to-activity protocol for their institution to prepare for when exertional sickling episodes occur. Predisposing factors are divided into internal and external categories. Clinicians will be able to determine which predisposing factors are relevant at their clinical site and determine which prevention strategies need to be implemented. This course relates to athletic trainers who work in different clinical settings (e.g., all organized sports and military), sports board-certified physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, and sports board-certified physical therapists that work in any level of organized sport.
Sickle cell trait is a common hemoglobinopathy that can have mortality or morbidity consequences if not treated promptly and correctly. This course provides detailed information on the treatment of exertional sickling events across different clinical sites. Clinicians will become knowledgeable in how exertional sickling treatment can differ depending on when intervention occurs. Current consensus on return-to-activity guidelines after an exertional event are presented. Clinicians will be able to develop the foundation of a return-to-activity protocol for their institution to prepare for when exertional sickling episodes occur. Predisposing factors are divided into internal and external categories. Clinicians will be able to determine which predisposing factors are relevant at their clinical site and determine which prevention strategies need to be implemented. This course relates to athletic trainers who work in different clinical settings (e.g., all organized sports and military), sports board-certified physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, and sports board-certified physical therapists that work in any level of organized sport.
Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps
Presented by Susan Yeargin, PhD, ATC
Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps
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Video Runtime: 95 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 34 Minutes
This course will describe the most common etiologic theories attributed to exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC) in active populations. Classic signs and symptoms will be reviewed, as well as key signs that can aid in differential diagnosis from similar conditions. Treatments for EAMC are constantly coming and going, leaving a knowledge gap of how to determine which have the potential to be effective. The methods and results of various research examining EAMC will be highlighted, and recommendations to translate the results into treatment strategies provided. Both traditional and nontraditional treatments will be discussed. The framework of how to develop an individualized plan of care for active populations with a history of EAMC will be presented.
This course will describe the most common etiologic theories attributed to exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC) in active populations. Classic signs and symptoms will be reviewed, as well as key signs that can aid in differential diagnosis from similar conditions. Treatments for EAMC are constantly coming and going, leaving a knowledge gap of how to determine which have the potential to be effective. The methods and results of various research examining EAMC will be highlighted, and recommendations to translate the results into treatment strategies provided. Both traditional and nontraditional treatments will be discussed. The framework of how to develop an individualized plan of care for active populations with a history of EAMC will be presented.
Differentiating Exertional Heat Exhaustion and Exertional Heat Stroke
Presented by Susan Yeargin, PhD, ATC
Differentiating Exertional Heat Exhaustion and Exertional Heat Stroke
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Video Runtime: 63 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 40 Minutes
The course describes the etiologies attributed to exertional heat exhaustion and exertional heat stroke in active populations. Exertional heat stroke is commonly mistaken for heat exhaustion during evaluation. This course will compare and contrast exertional heat exhaustion and exertional heat stroke signs and symptoms to improve differential diagnosis. Treatment of exertional heat exhaustion and exertional heat stroke can be done on site, and the framework of treatment plan procedures for both conditions is built for active populations. A comparison of oral versus intravenous fluid administration for heat exhaustion patients is presented, and developing a detailed ice water immersion plan for heat stroke patients, with research support, is discussed.
The course describes the etiologies attributed to exertional heat exhaustion and exertional heat stroke in active populations. Exertional heat stroke is commonly mistaken for heat exhaustion during evaluation. This course will compare and contrast exertional heat exhaustion and exertional heat stroke signs and symptoms to improve differential diagnosis. Treatment of exertional heat exhaustion and exertional heat stroke can be done on site, and the framework of treatment plan procedures for both conditions is built for active populations. A comparison of oral versus intravenous fluid administration for heat exhaustion patients is presented, and developing a detailed ice water immersion plan for heat stroke patients, with research support, is discussed.
Exertional Heat Illness: Advanced Analysis of Extrinsic Risk Factors
Presented by Susan Yeargin, PhD, ATC
Exertional Heat Illness: Advanced Analysis of Extrinsic Risk Factors
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Video Runtime: 74 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 39 Minutes
Research on EHI has been increasing over the last decade, but a gap of how to translate results to prevention strategies and policies may exist. Research evaluating common predisposing factors will be reviewed to develop focused prevention strategies for EHI in active populations. Constructing the framework of prevention policies for EHI is provided throughout the course. Extrinsic risk factors within the categories of organizational and environmental factors will be covered in this course.
Research on EHI has been increasing over the last decade, but a gap of how to translate results to prevention strategies and policies may exist. Research evaluating common predisposing factors will be reviewed to develop focused prevention strategies for EHI in active populations. Constructing the framework of prevention policies for EHI is provided throughout the course. Extrinsic risk factors within the categories of organizational and environmental factors will be covered in this course.
Exertional Heat Illness: Advanced Analysis of Intrinsic Risk Factors
Presented by Susan Yeargin, PhD, ATC
Exertional Heat Illness: Advanced Analysis of Intrinsic Risk Factors
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Video Runtime: 52 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 37 Minutes
Research on exertional heat illness (EHI) has been increasing over the last decade, but a gap in how to translate results to prevention strategies and policies may exist. Research evaluating common predisposing factors will be reviewed to develop focused prevention strategies for EHI in active populations. Constructing the framework of prevention policies for EHI is provided throughout the course. Only inherent and underlying intrinsic risk factors will be covered in this course.
Research on exertional heat illness (EHI) has been increasing over the last decade, but a gap in how to translate results to prevention strategies and policies may exist. Research evaluating common predisposing factors will be reviewed to develop focused prevention strategies for EHI in active populations. Constructing the framework of prevention policies for EHI is provided throughout the course. Only inherent and underlying intrinsic risk factors will be covered in this course.
Efficient Implementation of Weight Charts to Determine Hydration Changes Across Sport Settings (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Susan Yeargin, PhD, ATC
Efficient Implementation of Weight Charts to Determine Hydration Changes Across Sport Settings (Recorded Webinar)
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Video Runtime: 75 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 19 Minutes
This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from standard MedBridge courses.
Preliminary research indicates 45% of ATs in sport settings do not use weight charts to measure hydration status due to administrative and time barriers. Practical solutions to these common barriers experienced by ATs in different sport settings will be provided. Moving beyond basic use of weight chart data (i.e., pre/post weight loss), attendees will learn how to establish valid baseline weights, calculate percent hydration changes, and quickly determine individual fluid interventions. Developing policies and using an intraprofessional approach will allow clinicians to address athlete hydration concerns individually to improve performance and prevent clinical conditions.
This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from standard MedBridge courses.
Preliminary research indicates 45% of ATs in sport settings do not use weight charts to measure hydration status due to administrative and time barriers. Practical solutions to these common barriers experienced by ATs in different sport settings will be provided. Moving beyond basic use of weight chart data (i.e., pre/post weight loss), attendees will learn how to establish valid baseline weights, calculate percent hydration changes, and quickly determine individual fluid interventions. Developing policies and using an intraprofessional approach will allow clinicians to address athlete hydration concerns individually to improve performance and prevent clinical conditions.
Body Temperature Assessment for Exertional Heat Stroke
Presented by Susan Yeargin, PhD, ATC
Body Temperature Assessment for Exertional Heat Stroke
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This course will provide an in-depth focus on how to examine a patient for exertional heat stroke (EHS). This will include differential diagnosis from other conditions that could present as EHS, central nervous system dysfunction assessment, and body temperature assessment. Body temperature assessment will focus predominately on the use of rectal thermometry; including policy development, implementation, and specific clinical setting barriers with solutions.
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Dec 18, 2019
Efficient Implementation of Weight Charts to Determine Hydration Changes Across Sport Settings
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