{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 65: \u201cSidelines, Scope, and the EMR Question: What Sports Clinicians Need to Know"","description":"What really happens when an athlete goes down on the sideline? In this episode of the Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast, Dr. Ja\u2019nae Brown sits down with Ann DeGrey, PT, DPT, SCS, EMR \u2014 board-certified sports physical therapist, EMR instructor, and founder of NovaSport Institute \u2014 to unpack one of the most important (and misunderstood) topics in sports medicine: \ud83d\udc49 Scope of practice \ud83d\udc49 Sideline authority \ud83d\udc49 The EMR title \ud83d\udc49 Malpractice coverage \ud83d\udc49 Chain of command in emergencies With more PTs stepping into event coverage roles, there\u2019s growing confusion around what training allows you to do \u2014 versus what your license legally permits. This episode breaks down the difference between education, authority, and designation. We cover: \u2022 What PTs are trained and licensed to do on the sideline \u2022 How that differs from an ATC\u2019s role in acute injury management \u2022 What \u201cEMR\u201d officially means \u2014 and why completing a course doesn\u2019t grant the title \u2022 Common malpractice myths (\u201cI was just volunteering\u2026\u201d \u201cGood Samaritan laws protect me\u2026\u201d) \u2022 Why event-specific insurance matters \u2022 How to function effectively within a sideline medical team \u2022 When to act \u2014 and when to defer   \ud83d\udca1 Key Takeaways: Good intentions don\u2019t replace legal clarity. Training improves readiness \u2014 not titles. Strong teams rely on clarity, not ego. Preparedness means knowing your scope, role, and coverage.   If you\u2019re a PT, ATC, chiropractor, or healthcare professional considering sideline coverage, this is a conversation you need to hear before something goes wrong. __________________________________________________________________________________ \ud83c\udfa7 Subscribe for more real-world conversations on sports physical therapy, performance, and clinical leadership.  \u2b50 Leave a review if this episode helped you. \ud83d\udce4 Share with a colleague who\u2019s stepping onto the sidelines. Thanks for listening \u2014 and we\u2019ll see you in the next episode.   Stay Connected & Take the Next Step  \ud83d\udcc5 Book an in-person or virtual session with Dr. Ja\u2019nae Brown at Physical Therapy San Pedro \ud83c\udf10 https:\/\/physicaltherapysanpedro.com \ud83d\udcf8 IG \/ FB: @physicaltherapysanpedro \ud83d\udcfa YouTube: Physical Therapy San Pedro \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. \ud83d\udcde (424) 536-3023 \ud83d\udccd 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731   \ud83d\udcaa Guest: Dr. Ann DeGrey , PT, DPT, SCS, EMR - Owner Novasport Institute, Clinic Director at Moti Physiotherapy \ud83d\udcf8 IG: @Dpt_Ann \ud83c\udf10 Advanced Sports Emergency Responder Course Link \ud83d\udcd8 LinkedIn ","author_name":"Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com\/","html":"