Product Description
CME Sponsors: American Medical Seminars, Inc.
Activity Title: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for Primary Care Day 2
Recorded Dates: 2/4/2025
Original Release Date: July 1, 2025
Expiration Date: July 1, 2028
Presenting Faculty: Robert Martin; Walter Taylor;
Orthotics and Shoe Wear 101
Attendees of this presentation will be able to:
- Review the basic foot anatomy as it contributes to the shape of the foot.
- Evaluate various conditions that cause overpronation.
- Prescribe appropriate shoes according to the foot shape and participating sport.
- Appropriately prescribe orthotics for management of overpronation.
Ankle Sprain: Evaluation and Management
Attendees of this presentation should be able to:
- Consider the use of the Ottawa Ankle Rules to determine if an x-ray is necessary after acute ankle injury
- Perform a competent ankle examination in a patient with ankle pain
- Determine the treatment of an athlete with a lateral ankle sprain
- Differentiate between a lateral ankle sprain and a high ankle sprain
- Assess the differential diagnosis of ankle pain after acute injury
Cardiovascular Disease in the Athlete
Attendees of this presentation should be able to:
- Differentiate Athletic Heart Syndrome from significant cardiovascular disease, such as Hypertrophic
- Cardiomyopathy in young athletes
- Evaluate the causes of sudden cardiac death in young athletes
- Employ the AHA/ACC Scientific Statement on Eligibility and disqualification of athletes with cardiac abnormalities Review the controversies in the use of the screening EKG in young athletes
Can I Take This Medication? Doping Considerations When Prescribing to Athletes
Attendees of this presentation should be able to:
- Evaluate the concepts regarding anti-doping in athletes with respect to WADA, USADA, NCAA
- Identify on-line reputable sources to check if a medication is banned in an athlete’s sport
- Determine how to utilize a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption) application
- Determine which common medications are banned or have restricted use in athletes
Evaluation and Management of Sport Concussion
Attendees of this presentation should be able to:
- Assess the differential diagnosis of fatigue in the elite athlete.
Review the work up of the athlete with fatigue.
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