This symposium provides the most up-to-date information for professionals interested in the diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic shoulder, knee, ankle, foot, and concussion/spine injuries. A special primary care/urgent care provider track will include topics of physical examination, management and optimal referral decisions. The most current concepts will be presented in various methods: didactic sessions, panel discussions, breakouts sessions, and personal interaction with the faculty.
Dates
Saturday, June 10 - Sunday, June 11, 2023
Program Goals
- Increase knowledge of innovative sports non-surgical and surgical procedures that best optimize patient outcomes and return to sport
- Explain how injury specific rehabilitation can improve patient outcomes
- Identify and diagnose common musculoskeletal injuries including muscle and tendon injury, ligament and labral tears, and instability
- Perform focused history and physical exam on the shoulder, spine/hip, foot/ankle and knee
- Explain how athletes can reduce their risk of ACL and overuse injuries
- Evaluate and formulate treatment plans and provide rehabilitation for various injuries and conditions inherent with shoulder and knee injuries
Who Should Attend?
- This conference is intended for athletic trainers, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, residents/fellows, and other health care professionals.
- Students are also encouraged to attend and are offered a comp registration fee.
Meeting Materials
Registrants will receive an announcement regarding presentations.
Continuing Medical Education Credits
Athletic Trainers: Emory Sports Medicine Center (BOC AP# P3345) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for 12 Category A CEUs for this live activity.
Physical Therapists: 12 Continuing Competency Hours will be awarded through Emory's Division of Physical Therapy. Certificate will display 12 Continuing Competency Hours for this live activity.
PHYSICIANS: The Emory University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation and Sponsorship Statement
The Emory University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This program is sponsored by the Emory University School of Medicine.