From The First Chair Podcast

In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome Team Canada Medical Coordinator and Athletic Therapist Melissa Healy to discuss the role of an athletic therapist, common injuries, prevention strategies and more.    (1:23) - Which teams from the national men's program was Melissa overseeing this past summer?   (3:10) - What were some of the major challenges Melissa had to deal with this past summer?   (4:31) - Is dealing with injured athletes a challenge or a stressful situation?   (5:45) - What are some differences between summer programs and the National Excellence Program in regards to athletic therapy?   (7:55) - Did Melissa play volleyball growing up?   (8:50) - How did Melissa's passion for athletic therapy develop?   (12:25) - What are some of the main differences between physiotherapy and athletic therapy?   (14:15) - How do an athletic therapist and a physiotherapist collaborate with national team athletes?   (16:00) - What are some of Melissa's guiding principles when it comes to treating a condition?