Episode 152: Conor’s ACL, MLB Testicular Rupture, Askren’s Transplant & LeBron to 76ers

Episode 152: Conor’s ACL, MLB Testicular Rupture, Askren’s Transplant & LeBron to 76ers

Welcome back to Sports Medicine on Tap! Today we’re running a rapid-fire "Around the Horn" style breakdown of the biggest injury headlines in pro sports. Episode Highlights: - Conor McGregor’s devastating ACL/meniscus tear at UFC 329 - Joshua Kuroda-Grauer’s emergency testicular surgery & sideline triage - Ben Askren’s miraculous wrestling comeback 1 year after a double lung transplant - LeBron James signing with the Philly 76ers: Old Man vs. Joel Embiid Injury Watch Special thanks to our sponsors Virtua Health (Virtua.org/ortho) and Protect3D (www.protect3d.io)

NATA Radio Row on Tap: Kevin Gehsmann – Protect3D Custom 3D-Printed Bracing

The future of protective athletic bracing is here! We are back at the desk on NATA Radio Row sitting down with Kevin Gehsmann, the Co-Founder and CEO of Protect3D. In this episode, Kevin explains how Protect3D is giving athletic trainers the power to order a full suite of custom-molded protective gear using a simple 30-second iPhone scan. We go behind the scenes of how their custom 3D-printed splints, AC joint pads, and custom facemasks are keeping players in the NBA, NHL, and MLS fully protected and functional on the field. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout!

NATA Radio Row on Tap: Charles Dawson – Turfgrass Engineering & Injury Prevention

We are live from NATA Radio Row in Philadelphia with Charles Dawson, the CEO of TenCate Grass! In this fast-paced discussion, Charles dives into the cutting-edge engineering and surface mechanics behind Pivot Performance Turf. We break down how modern synthetic turf is designed to optimize cleat release, mimic natural grass, and actively lower lower-extremity injury rates on the field. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout!

NATA Radio Row on Tap | AJ Duffy

We are kicking off our exclusive on-location series straight from the Pennsylvania Convention Center! Welcome to NATA Radio Row on Tap. To get things started, we are sitting down at the desk with NATA President AJ Duffy, ATC. In this fast-paced discussion, AJ breaks down the heavy-hitting topics impacting athletic trainers on the ground today. We dive straight into the current state of professional advocacy, major legislative milestones securing clinical recognition, and the actionable steps the association is taking to actively advance the profession. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout! Grab a drink and talk shop with us right from the expo floor!

Episode 151 - NATA overview

We are going to release a slew of excellent episodes over the next few weeks, all of which, were recorded at the NATA annual meeting 2026, held in Philadelphia. We will likely be posting two episodes per week, and this one serves as both an overview and wrap up of what is on the horizon!