2018 CATA Symposium

Thursday, May 17, 2018

The Radisson Hotel Cromwell100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT

CEU’s The CATA Symposium is proud to offer

6.5 CEU Credits to attendees of all aspects of the program.

Application is being made to offer up to 3 EBP credits for this program

Course ObjectiveTo provide each participant with additional knowledge

and skills to enhance their clinical practice.

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AgendaThursday, May 17, 2018 7:00 – 7:45 am Registration

7:45 – 8:00 am Welcome

8:00 – 8:50 am Nutrition for the Injured Athlete: An Evidence-Based Approach

Dana White, MS, RD, ATC – Quinnipiac University

8:55 – 9:50 am Contemporary Approaches to Examination of the Hip & Pelvis

Dr. Scott Bissell, MD – Connecticut Orthopedic Associates

9:50 – 10:15 am Meet the Vendors /Break

10:15 – 11:20 am Rapid – Fire Case Studies from the Field

Presentation and Management of Scapular Fracture in a Division I Football Player Robbie Williamson, MS, ATC, CSCS, University of Connecticut

Nutcracker Syndrome in a Male Collegiate Cross Country Athlete Caitlyn VanWie, MS, ATC/L, CSCS, NREMT, University of Connecticut

A Systemic Complication after an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in a Division I Volleyball Player Kathleen Martin, MS, ATC, University of Connecticut

Bertolotti’s Syndrome in a Division I Female Lacrosse Player Rebecca Davis, ATC, University of Connecticut

11:20 – 11:45 am Business Meeting/ Scholarships / Awards

11:45 – 12:30 pm Lunch / Vendors

12:30 – 1:45 pm Using Therapeutic Cupping for Lymphatic Drainage Brett Winston, MS, ATC, LAT – Springfield College

1:45 – 2:35 pm Preventing Inflammation: Is That Counterproductive to Tissue Healing? MarcRobertson,DPT–SouthernConnecticutStateUniversity

2:45 – 3:30 pm Workshop Sponsored by the CATA Young Professionals Committee Michael Dias ATC, LAT, Select Physical Therapy and Trumbull High School

2018 CATA Symposium

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About Our Speakers:

Dana White is a registered dietician and an athletic trainer at Quinnipiac University where she serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine. She earned her Master’s Degree at Columbia University Teachers’ College. Dana has been a speaker on nutritional topics to include the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Symposium last year.

Scott Bissell MD, has been practicing as an orthopedic surgeon for 13 years. He is based in Bloomfield, Connecticut and is part of the Advanced Orthopedics New England. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and has completed a fellowship at the Kerland-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Bissell is a member of the Connecticut Orthopedic Society and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. He serves as the team physician for various local high schools and is a consulting physician for the Hartford Wolfpack.

Brett Winston is the Assistant Trainer at Springfield College and an instructor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies. In addition to his clinical duties he serves as the assistant clinical education coordinator and course instructor in their athletic training program. He has several professional presentations to include appearances at the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association, the New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute, and at the Athletic Trainers’ of Massachusetts Annual Meeting.

Symposium Registration Fees

Early Registration Ends April 20, 2018CATA Member $125Non-Member $145Certified Student CATA Member $45Certified Student Non-Member $55CATA Student Member $25Student Non-Member $35

Late Registration Ends May 14, 2018CATA Member $145Non-Member $165Certified Student CATA Member $65Certified Student Non-Member $75CATA Student Member $35Student Non-Member $45

On-Site RegistrationCATA Member $160Non-Member $180Certified Student CATA Member $80Certified Student Non-Member $90CATA Student Member $40Student Non-Member $50

Post-Symposium Workshop Free

2018 CATA Symposium

Non-Discrimination PolicyThe Connecticut Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age. The CATA is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in all aspects of its continuing education activities. Participants who have special needs are encouraged to contact program organizers so that all reasonable efforts to accommodate their needs can be made.

Statement of Credit:The Connecticut Athletic Trainers’ Association is recognized by the Board of Certification Inc. to offer CEUs for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 6.50 hours of CEUs. The program is approved to offer 3.5 CEU’s of Category A CEU’s to include the Post-Symposium Workshop. Application being made for 3 EBP credits. Certified Athletic Trainers are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the continuing education activity.

Refund/Cancellation PolicyA $50 fee will be assessed for registrants who cancel less than twenty-one days prior to a CATA event. For any cancelation equal to or greater than twenty-one days leading to the event, a full refund will be given. In addition, a full refund will be given to registrants if the scheduled event is cancelled for unforeseen reasons. Any questions or concerns, please contact the Treasurer of the CATA.

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