In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Blair Bundy, Vice President of Player Health and Performance for the Milwaukee Brewers, to discuss his journey in professional baseball and the day-to-day responsibilities of leading player care at the Major League level.

Blair shares insights on managing health and performance across a full season, collaborating with multidisciplinary staff, and adapting to the evolving demands of the game. He also breaks down his recent presentation from the Baseball Team Medicine Conference on thoracic outlet syndrome, including key rehab principles, return-to-play progressions, and considerations for supporting athletes through a complex injury.

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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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