Knee pain (Martin)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Understand the anatomy around the knee and which structures are commonly associated with overuse injuries.
2. Describe the symptomatology and exam findings associated with common overuse injuries around the knee.
3. Develop a shared decision-making management plan for common overuse injuries around the knee.

Preparticipation Examination of the Athlete (Martin)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of the preparticipation physical without supporting objective evidence.
2. Discuss who should be assessed at what age and frequency.
3. Understand the benefits and disadvantages of performing physical examinations in different settings and personnel.
4. Understand how to screen, prevent, and manage the 3 Life-threatening Conditions associated with sports participation.
5. Perform an efficient cardiac and musculoskeletal screening exam.

Examination of the Hand and Wrist (Esser)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Describe foundational Anatomy of the hand and wrist
2. Delineate common pain generators of the hand and wrist
3. Clinically evaluate the hand and wrist
4. Understand the common clinical presentations of hand and wrist pain and how to manage them

Hip Pain (Esser)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Describe foundational Anatomy of the hip
2. Delineate common pain generators of the hip
3. Clinically evaluate the hip
4. Understand the common clinical presentations of hip pain and how to manage them

Exercise as Medicine (Esser)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Strategize how to help patients incorporate exercise into a healthy lifestyle in order to improve their overall well-being and reduce their risk for disease.

Shoulder Pain 101: Anatomy and Management (Esser)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Identify and understand shoulder anatomy
2. Competently develop differential diagnosis of shoulder pain to perform a systematic shoulder exam
3. Understand and determine when to refer for advanced imaging or specialist evaluation of the shoulder

Evaluation and Management of Foot and Ankle Pain (Esser)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Describe foundational Anatomy of the foot and ankle
2. Delineate common pain generators of the foot and ankle
3. Clinically evaluate the foot and ankle
4. Understand the common clinical presentations of foot and ankle pain and how to manage them

Orthobiologics: Fact, Fiction and Clinical Application (Esser)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Review the basic concepts and definitions related to orthobiologics including platelet rich plasma, stem cells, exosomes and other technologies
2. Evaluate orthobiologic applications based on current peer- reviewed literature

Shoulder Pain and Stability (Martin)

1. Attendees of this presentation will be able to:
2. Understand the anatomy of the shoulder and how that anatomy contributes to intrinsic instability.
3. Describe the symptoms and exam findings associated with pathologic conditions involving dynamic and static stabilizers.

Orthotics and Shoe Wear 101 (Martin)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Discuss the basic foot anatomy as it contributes to the shape of the foot.
2. Discuss various conditions that cause overpronation.
3. Prescribe appropriate shoes according to the foot shape and participating sport.
4. Appropriately prescribe orthotics for management of overpronation.

Ankle Sprain: Evaluation and Management (Taylor)

Attendees of this presentation should be able to:

1. Discuss the use of the Ottawa Ankle Rules to determine if an x-ray is necessary after acute ankle injury
2. Perform a competent ankle examination in a patient with ankle pain
3. Describe the treatment of an athlete with a lateral ankle sprain
4. Differentiate between a lateral ankle sprain and a high ankle sprain
5. Discuss the differential diagnosis of ankle pain after acute injury

Cardiovascular Disease in the Athlete (Taylor)

Attendees of this presentation should be able to:

1. Differentiate Athletic Heart Syndrome from significant cardiovascular disease, such as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in young athletes
2. Discuss the causes of sudden cardiac death in young athletes
3. Employ the AHA/ACC Scientific Statement on Eligibility and disqualification of athletes with cardiac abnormalities
4. the controversies in the use of the screening EKG in young athletes

Not all Pain is created Equal: Nociplastic Pain (Harrison)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Evaluate the mechanical difference between Nociceptive, Neurogenic, and Nociplastic
2. Determine what the pain presentation may be for each of these pain types
3. Develop strategies to screen and test for Nociplastic pain and determine what to do about it

Back Pain 101 (Esser)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Determine how to identify and manage common back pain diagnosis including spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis and myelopathy
2. Cultivate a focused physical exam of the low back in order to determine a diagnosis.
3. Identify when and which diagnosis require urgent transfer of care vs conservative management

Orthopedics and Lifestyle Medicine (Esser)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Identify key risk factors related to biomechanics, inflammation, perfusion and joint and soft tissue related degeneration and pain.
2. Assess a patient’s readiness for change and develop a plan for risk reduction thru implementing simple strategies

What’s New? A review of therapeutic PT modalities and the science behind them (Harrison)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Assess Dry Needling and Blood Flow Restriction as a PT modality
2. Select appropriate patients that will benefit from these modalities
3. Consider if there are contraindications for these modalities

Posture, Stability, Pain and Function (Harrison)

1. Attendees of this presentation will be able to:
2. Assess what we know about Ergonomics and Posture
3. Determine how “stability” play a role in pain & function
4. Develop strategies to advise patients on ways to improve “Posture” and “Stability”

Can I Take This Medication?: Doping Considerations When Prescribing to Athletes (Taylor)

Attendees of this presentation should be able to:

1. Discuss concepts regarding anti-doping in athletes with respect to WADA, USADA, NCAA
2. Identify on-line reputable sources to check if a medication is banned in an athlete’s sport
3. Discuss how to utilize a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption) application
4. Identify some common medications that are banned or have restricted use in athletes

Functional Movement Screens and Application to your Clinical Practice (Harrison)

Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

1. Consider the concepts behind the “movement system” and “kinesiopathology”.
2. Analyze the use of functional screens for the Shoulder complex, lumbopelvic complex and knee complex.

How to Assess Fatigue in the Athlete (Taylor)

Attendees of this presentation should be able to:

1. Discuss the differential diagnosis of fatigue in the elite athlete
2. Discuss the work up of the athlete with fatigue