On June 5, 2013, Ann Wendel and I hosted our latest #socialortho tweetchat. This month we discussed the current culture of youth sports and ways to make a positive impact.
If you enjoy fast-paced discussions about important sports medicine, healthcare, and social media topics, join us for future #socialortho tweetchats. We usually hold these chats on the first Wednesday of each month. The next #socialortho tweetchat will take place on Wednesday, July 3 at 9 PM ET.
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
Welcome to #socialortho – topic tonight is making a positive impact in kids’ sports. We have all seen things getting out of hand-let’s help
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@PranaPT I’m excited for this topic. I might be in & out though. Trying to cover a pro soccer game in torrential rain too. #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
We want to hear your stories of what you see on the field,in the training room or clinic. Who’s driving the furious pace? #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@DrDavidGeier Excuses, excuses…HAHA – David is going to do his best tonight in between injury care! #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
RT @mnhopper1s: @PranaPT @DrDavidGeier hopefully he doesn’t have to work too hard! #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
#socialortho checking in from Tampa, FL tonight where we’re going to get wet very soon!
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
Reminder to everyone as you’re checking in and saying hello, use the hashtag #socialortho in every tweet.
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@mnhopper1s @PranaPT I decided to do this inside. @BWW_ATC is getting soaked, I’m sure. But we’ve already worked a lot tonight #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@mnhopper1s Hi Mike! Rain headed your way? #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@mnhopper1s What’s going on in Tampa? #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@DrDavidGeier @mnhopper1s @BWW_ATC Awww, poor Bobby! #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@PranaPT #socialortho Tropical Storm Andrea sitting right on top of us.
In this age of parents pushing sport specialization starting at a young age. Overuse injuries, esp in baseball concern me #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@mnhopper1s What are you doing in Florida, Mike? That’s not where you live, is it? #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@DrDavidGeier #socialortho attending week-long class with @USFGradAT and learning from some great people in healthcare this week!
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@stevenmsalinas Hi Steve! That’s part of my concern too. #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
#socialortho I see youth sports injuries all the time, like many of you. I often hear parents blame the coaches and vice versa.
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@DrDavidGeier #socialortho None of the parents on my son’s travel baseball team are pushing – it’s all decided by the league. We fight it.
MK @MarkyKev
@stevenmsalinas agreed – this year coaching baseball I’ve seen our top pitcher throw 100+ then play day after at SS. #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@DrDavidGeier they both carry the weight of the issue. WAY TOO MUCH playing going on in most sports.. #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@stevenmsalinas That’s so true. The single-sport specialization leads to the overuse injuries #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@MarkyKev I watched a 12 yr old throw >85 in the 1st game of the season (other team). Had to restrain myself! #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@stevenmsalinas When did this push to pick 1 sport so early start? I’m not that old, & I played 4 different sports until age 12 #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@DrDavidGeier @stevenmsalinas also those who try to play 2 sports at same time.. #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
#socialortho So, Q1 as we are checking in is: what have been your experiences w this issue? Does it come from leagues? Coaches? Parents?
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@PranaPT A1: all of the above. #socialortho Push for “college scholarships.” It’s all about the money!
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@mnhopper1s @stevenmsalinas True. 2 sports at same time. Or 2 teams at the same time. I see the 2 team problem in baseball here #socialortho
@DrDavidGeier #socialortho Agreed. I had soccer/volleyball players doing both this spring. Playing upwards of 20 games/week!
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@DrDavidGeier Since 2000:has been 5fold increase in # of serious shoulder/elbow injuries in youth baseball/softball players #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@ptbise @stevenmsalinas Increased sports exposure on TV and increasing money in sports had to play some role in it #socialortho
MK @MarkyKev
@PranaPT wow! I’m only a volunteer coach for the HS (1st yr)- coaches are old school and don’t take in2 consideration that much #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@DrDavidGeier This stat is from the STOP Sports Injuries website #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
MT @AlpineAthlete: @PranaPT
Teens / Tweens don’t realize pros sleep 10 hours work out, then nap for 2! #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
RT @ptbise: @DrDavidGeier Was a 2 sport athlete in college but 2nd sport frowned upon by coaches. #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@PranaPT @SportsSafety is a great resource for stats, injury prevention tips! #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
RT @ptbise: @DrDavidGeier @stevenmsalinas Hear that. But it was even there in there in late 80’s #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
@DrDavidGeier @stevenmsalinas I think the real issue here is 2 sports which have the same physical requirements #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@ptbise @stevenmsalinas Agree. Athletes should at least pick sports that stress different body parts. #socialortho
@ptbise @DrDavidGeier My son’s travel baseball team is required to play house league – no choice, no other travel team in area. #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
RT @AlpineAthlete: @mnhopper1s @DrDavidGeier @PranaPT back in ’99 I had a ski racer competing 60 days / season… #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
@PranaPT The real question is do they need tha much play? #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@ptbise NO! Resounding NO! They are all playing too much. Humeral stress fx in 11 yo pitcher last season!!!!! #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
@PranaPT @AlpineAthlete @mnhopper1s @DrDavidGeier It’s not competition though. What was practice schedule? That’s real stress. #socialortho
David Webb @trainerwebby
#socialortho I officiated as well as seen youth sports as an AT. I mainly viewed a plethora of dads trying to relive (gain?) old glory.
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
So leading into Q2: What can we do about this? Where can we have the greatest impact? #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@AlpineAthlete @mnhopper1s @PranaPT What do the skiers do in the offseason? #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@trainerwebby I see this occasionally – sad… like @kmessina15 ‘s player whose dad refused stitches for his facial lac… #socialortho
Steve Salinas @stevenmsalinas
Maybe athletes just getting better?2 compete requires year round.Explosion in MMAhigh school wrestlers now in BJJ in offseason #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@stevenmsalinas Possibly…but stats show that more injuries occurring…so, not really “better” as in stronger or healthier! #socialortho
Aaron Gray, M.D. @MizzouSportsDoc
@PranaPT @DrDavidGeier travel coaches and tournaments are making money on all the games. They drive the business. #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@PranaPT @stevenmsalinas Some of increase in injuries is more kids playing. But skyrocketing overuse injuries is a real concern #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@MizzouSportsDoc Aaron, I agree.”Academies” popping up for off season training…private pitch coaching,hitting coaches #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
Another stat: Children ages 5 to 14 account for nearly 40 percent of all sports-related injuries treated in hospitals. #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
Kids need to PLAY their sport less and TRAIN for their sport more! #AT4ALL #socialortho
Aaron Gray, M.D. @MizzouSportsDoc
@PranaPT recently had a 10 yo girl throwing 400 pitches per week in “offseason” with pitching coach #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@MizzouSportsDoc @PranaPT That’s a great point. We often ignore the tournaments and showcase events themselves as risks #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@mnhopper1s Agreed. The players are told to do 100 push ups a day-total fail. Poor form,wrong exercises…UGH! #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@PranaPT part of that has to deal with relationship between lack of medical supervision at the lower levels. Parents turn to ER #socialortho
@mnhopper1s That’s a good point – most HS athletes have ATC,less trips to ER for things that can be handled in ATR #socialortho
David Webb @trainerwebby
@mnhopper1s #socialortho agreed. Most youth coaches think they have the 96 Bulls or 27 Yanks. Play and dominate without teaching how to play
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
So back to Q2: What are we all doing about this? What can you share? #socialortho
Teddy McCann @McCannSports
@PranaPT chair massage for parents=relaxed and sports massage for athletes=healthy #socialortho #sportsrub=reduce craziness in youth sports
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@PranaPT #socialortho cant say most (data still says Wellpepper @Wellpepper
@mnhopper1s @PranaPT Is it also a question of educating parents? #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@trainerwebby @mnhopper1s And w/o proper training of functional strength,shoulder stability, use of hips, etc. #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@mnhopper1s @PranaPT Makes sense. Also young kids suffer fractures instead of soft tissue injuries, so might go to ER sooner #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@Wellpepper @PranaPT Absolutely! They need guidance as to what constitutes “emergency” and what can wait #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@Wellpepper @mnhopper1s Yes! Educating parents…but with the stranglehold the coaches/leagues have,it takes a mutiny! #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@MizzouSportsDoc @PranaPT I’m at a loss for words. Ridiculous, in my opinion #socialortho
Steve Salinas @stevenmsalinas
@DrDavidGeier @pranapt Educate coaches/parents on early signs/symptoms of overuse injuries and consequences of ignoring them #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@Wellpepper @mnhopper1s A mutiny to change the practice, games, tournament, playing time, I mean! #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
Every parent thinks theirs is the next pro. If your kid is that good then someone will find them #socialortho
Dr. Monique J Caruth @mjcDPT
RT @ptbise: Every parent thinks theirs is the next pro. If your kid is that good then someone will find them #socialortho
jb humphrey @PT_ATC_CSCS
#socialortho Coaches need to understand players weaknesses with drills that correlate well to sport demands. #injuryprevention
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@PranaPT Mutiny? You’re not a fan of conformity, are you?? #socialortho
@stevenmsalinas @DrDavidGeier So,maybe the best place to start is at the 8-12 yo range – educate athletes,coaches,parents… #socialortho
Kristi Messina @kmessina15
@PranaPT @trainerwebby yes was very crazy … Didn’t care about risk of infection etc #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
#socialortho A2 Need to address youth injuries in blog posts, news articles, anyway to get word out. Look what media done w concussions!
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@DrDavidGeier Honey, that is not in my nature. #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
@mnhopper1s Parents for the most part don’t read blogs. #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@PranaPT Me either. That’s why we work well together. #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@kmessina15 @PranaPT @trainerwebby I sent kid the other day for much smaller cut than you had! #socialortho Mom didn’t even look, just took
Aaron Gray, M.D. @MizzouSportsDoc
I try to educate parents about pitch count recommendations when I see baseball/softball pitchers for arm pain. #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@mnhopper1s Excellent point Mike! So looking at concussion ed, who spearheaded that?Who pushed it?Where did the $ come from? #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@ptbise @mnhopper1s Chris – what do you think? How can we most effectively reach parents and coaches? #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
RT @DrDavidGeier: @PranaPT Me either. That’s why we work well together. Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@PranaPT @ptbise must have multi-prong approach. Blogs, articles, interviews, educational seminars/lectures, etc #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@ptbise @mnhopper1s Agree blogs might not reach most parents, but that plus mainstream media, talks to teams & more are a start #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@mnhopper1s @kmessina15 @trainerwebby I thought that kid’s lac needed stitches – it’s his FACE for crying out loud, Dad! #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
@PranaPT @mnhopper1s As former coach need to start with orgs to get buy in. USA hockey mandates updates unsure of other orgs #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@MizzouSportsDoc Do you have a handout or a link you could share? #socialortho
I find that many parents are unaware that their kids are being overworked by coaches who they trusted their kids arms to. #socialortho
MK @MarkyKev
@PranaPT @trainerwebby @mnhopper1s coming from a small HS, I found kids even lacked a basic strength foundation. (1/2) #socialortho
MK @MarkyKev
@PranaPT @trainerwebby @mnhopper1s most think they can do nothing in off-season and come in-season and “work” on stuff (2/2) #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@ptbise I agree – if you don’t start w the org or league commissioner, you won’t get coach buy-in. #socialortho
Wellpepper @Wellpepper
@PranaPT @stevenmsalinas @DrDavidGeier many youth coaches are volunteers/ parents with a passion for the game but no training #socialortho
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@PranaPT #socialortho Folks, I have to go. Our pro soccer game is almost over, & I have a ton of injured players to see. Thanks & have fun!
Kristi Messina @kmessina15
@PranaPT I try hard to catch parents at different events etc & lots ask about prevention- so they are interested #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
@PranaPT right but id advocate USA baseball or others need to begin to adopt no tolerance policies #socialortho
Aaron Gray, M.D. @MizzouSportsDoc
@PranaPT I use the @SportsSafety sheets. They have great info on pitch counts and many more baseball safety tips. #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@Wellpepper That is also true – no real qualifications for coaching Little League, although I believe soccer does? #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@DrDavidGeier Have fun! #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
@PranaPT @Wellpepper That’s a good point. Some organizations are looking for warm bodies. #socialortho
Brian Finch PT,CSCS @AlpineAthlete
@ptbise @PranaPT @mnhopper1s @DrDavidGeier #socialortho
100 day season ; 60 races = 1 ACL rupture
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@ptbise I need to check into that… #socialortho
David Webb @trainerwebby
#socialortho I am personally not a pitch count fan (long story) but a base foundation of function needs to exist before activity begins.
MK @MarkyKev
@ptbise @PranaPT doesn’t little league have a pitch count policy for pitchers as well? #socialortho
Kristi Messina @kmessina15
@PranaPT @mnhopper1s @trainerwebby exactly .. But come on he played football- so that cut must be nothing from bball
Kendra Gagnon @KendraPedPT
@ptbise @PranaPT Joining late but following w/ great interest (as parent & #PediPT). Did you see this? #socialortho
@kmessina15 mine was cheerleader. BC you know no injuries happen in cheerleading! #sarcasm #socialortho
Brian Finch PT,CSCS @AlpineAthlete
@DrDavidGeier @mnhopper1s @PranaPT #socialortho
2many travel to s hemisphere & cont same.
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@MarkyKev Yes.Although my son is a catcher-no one counts his throws back but me! I’m the one that tells coach to take him out #socialortho
Steve Salinas @stevenmsalinas
Marketing opportunity for us? Have a booth at local weekend tournaments discussing dangers and answering questions #socialortho #ptbiz
Christopher Bise @ptbise
@MarkyKev @PranaPT I think most do but don’t see commissioners out counting #socialortho
Kristi Messina @kmessina15
@PranaPT @markykev what about softball? I would pitch 9 games in 3 days- my dad would complain but no changes #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@kmessina15 @PranaPT @markykev softball has got to change too #socialortho @MizzouSportsDoc many pitching way too much
David Skowronek @Skow5
“@mnhopper1s: Kids need to PLAY their sport less and TRAIN for their sport more! #AT4ALL #socialortho” Amen @AWPSPORTS does that in Ft Wayne
Kristi Messina @kmessina15
@MizzouSportsDoc yes I see that as well. Especially my middle school parents – never seem to be in the “know” #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@stevenmsalinas Yes-not to be marketing for patients (b/c most don’t live locally if at tourn…) but market for safety #socialortho
MK @MarkyKev
@PranaPT I feel alot forget about C. I remember playing at 10y/o I would catch 3in & P 3in and vice versa; terrible for my arm #socialortho
MK @MarkyKev
@kmessina15 @PranaPT are those days of softball pitchers being able to go everyday long and gone? (1/2) #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@MarkyKev @PranaPT #socialortho I did the same. Pitched most games. Prob lucky never had arm injuries..
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@MarkyKev He caught 6 games straight at tourn before I pulled him out. Ridiculous. #socialortho
Kristi Messina @kmessina15
@PranaPT hey I have two broken nose kids – chose against surgery said it “builds character” wow #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@PranaPT @MarkyKev for his arm and his knees! #socialortho
MK @MarkyKev
@kmessina15 @PranaPT I only ask b/c I saw in this year’s #WCWS Tenn’s P threw 180+ then came relief next day (2/2) #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@kmessina15 @PranaPT wow! Can understand refusing surgery, but wrong answer! #socialortho
#socialortho So, 1 suggestion was having a booth at sports events to talk safety…any other ideas on how we can change this?
Kristi Messina @kmessina15
@MarkyKev @pranapt yes! My shoulder sublux’s putting a shirt on. There has to be some sort of regulations #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@AlpineAthlete @DrDavidGeier @mnhopper1s #facepalm #socialortho
MK @MarkyKev
@ptbise @PranaPT it’s unfortunate – but also not taking in acct the pos that the P plays after pitching – C, 3B, SS etc. #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
@PranaPT Love this and maybe add instruction at inital information session for parents . #socialortho
Kendra Gagnon @KendraPedPT
@PranaPT I think, at least for school sports, school-based PTs have an opportunity to educate coaches. #socialortho
MK @MarkyKev
@mnhopper1s @PranaPT want to trade shoulders? 🙂 #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@KendraPedPT @ptbise Hi Kendra! I’ll take a look at it! #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
@MarkyKev @PranaPT Yep and what if they go to play for another league the next day? Parents have to be invested #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@KendraPedPT @PranaPT That is where it’s so important for HS to have athletic trainers! #socialortho #AT4ALL
Aaron Gray, M.D. @MizzouSportsDoc
#socialortho Sports Med Providers need to talk to media about risks of overuse injuries in sports. We have influential voice if we use it.
MK @MarkyKev
@PranaPT that’s crazy… most underrated position that requires alot out of the athlete #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@mnhopper1s Agree – HS need ATCs. Yet…we REALLY need to reach the 8-12 yo group before HS. Educate players/parents/coaches. #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@MarkyKev @PranaPT Have concerns about shoulders now though! R > L #socialortho I threw A LOT growing up..
Kendra Gagnon @KendraPedPT
@PranaPT @ptbise I really like the “tips” Easy to remember/understand so easy to share with parents/coaches. #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@MizzouSportsDoc YES! We need to get the message out there. #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@PranaPT AD contacted me yesterday about incorporating junior high into some things this year. More concussion-related at first #socialortho
MK @MarkyKev
@kmessina15 @PranaPT ouch! I know how that feels, I can’t reach behind my back without some sort of impingement feeling #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@mnhopper1s That’s a great idea! What if each HS had an outreach program to local middle schools? #socialortho
@PranaPT @mnhopper1s the network I am in has ATs at MS level and two rec districts in the county. #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
RT @AlpineAthlete: @PranaPT
So we are having a tent at events & folks to answer questions!
Wom! #socialortho WOM rules
Kendra Gagnon @KendraPedPT
@PranaPT @mnhopper1s Yes. School-based PT is often present in elem, but solely focused on dev disability…#socialortho
Kristi Messina @kmessina15
@PranaPT @mnhopper1s when I worked as contract they would have booths and do that! #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@trainerwebby @mnhopper1s Seroiusly?!?! Where is this? #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@KendraPedPT Yes – and only for kids with an IEP… need to get PTs and ATCs in middle schools and Rec to provide education. #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
RT @AlpineAthlete: #socialortho
In ’99 I proposed that men were not ready for nat team @ 17-19 & encouraged college, this got me tossed
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
Great #socialortho chat tonight! Final thoughts?
Brian Finch PT,CSCS @AlpineAthlete
@PranaPT @DrDavidGeier @mnhopper1s #socialortho
From Jr Olympic selection comm.
Now we see 26-30 yo making US Ski Team after college…
Kendra Gagnon @KendraPedPT
@PranaPT @mnhopper1s Funding is barrier (school PTs are paid w/ Sp Ed $). But IMO school PT is well positioned to address this #socialortho
MK @MarkyKev
@ptbise @PranaPT coaches, parents and players should be made more aware. #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@KendraPedPT @mnhopper1s Would these same PTs have the expertise in sports injuries to be valuable? (Honest question) #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
Best idea of the night was booths at events for parent education #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
Good night! #socialortho Headed out for ice cream with @MichelleSujka 🙂
MK @MarkyKev
@mnhopper1s @PranaPT if you’re pop time gunning it down to second is around 2s, I’ll take it haha #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@MarkyKev @PranaPT #socialortho idk what it would be now; was 1.9 in HS..
Kendra Gagnon @KendraPedPT
@PranaPT Depends. I think most would/should have enough to work w/ coaches/teachers & make basic recs in early grades #socialortho
MK @MarkyKev
@PranaPT @mnhopper1s I like that idea – would have been helpful for my playing days and opened another door for college major #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
@PranaPT @APTAtweets Would be nice to see collaboration between @SPTSAPTA and the @APTASoP for guidelines #socialortho
In a nutshell: It’s up to US to get out there-educate players, parents, coaches starting at the late elementary/middle school ages #socialortho
Kendra Gagnon @KendraPedPT
@PranaPT @mnhopper1s It’s just that we are THERE already. Seems a wasted opportunity to NOT ed on fitness/wellness/health #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@KendraPedPT @mnhopper1s Yes, Kendra,agreed. Could they do it? With the way PT is parceled out in schools? Maybe be a resource? #socialortho
Kendra Gagnon @KendraPedPT
@ptbise @PranaPT @APTAtweets @SPTSAPTA @APTASoP There is an RC on ped overuse injuries at #APTAHOD this year #aptarc23 #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@KendraPedPT @ptbise @APTAtweets @SPTSAPTA @APTASoP Good to know! Thanks, I’ll check that out too. #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
@KendraPedPT @PranaPT @APTAtweets @SPTSAPTA @APTASoP Saw that but it doesn’t look like it has a lot of meat. #socialortho
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@KendraPedPT @PranaPT #socialortho must be local thing. Don’t know of any school PTs around here..
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
Ok, guys! Great conversation tonight! I’ll see if David can get a transcript up and we’ll post the link! #socialortho
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@mnhopper1s @KendraPedPT Most schools have a PT that comes in to work on education-related goals w kids. #socialortho
Kendra Gagnon @KendraPedPT
@PranaPT @mnhopper1s Under the special education umbrella. My point is that we could/should be a resource, esp in early grades #socialortho
Kendra Gagnon @KendraPedPT
@ptbise Not much meat, but #aptarc23 is to put a plan in place. That may be where the “meat” comes in #socialortho
Christopher Bise @ptbise
@KendraPedPT Yep and I think it’s a great place to start #socialortho
Teddy McCann @McCannSports
@AlpineAthlete @pranapt @ptbise how about presenting your message via ipad while parents get chair massage from @Social_Rub #socialortho
STOP Sports Injuries @SportsSafety
@DrDavidGeier @PranaPT @MizzouSportsDoc Thanks all for the tweets. Hope the #socialortho chat went well!
Ann Wendel @PranaPT
@SportsSafety @DrDavidGeier It was a great chat – I hope that everyone takes advantage of your resources. #socialortho
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