Akron Children’s HospitalConsidine Professional Building215 W. Bowery St.Akron, OH 44308

Sports Medicine Update:Building Young Athletes – Safe and Healthy VIII

Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, 2014

Student Workshop Thursday, March 6

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Keynote SpeakersStephen Simons, MD, FACSM

Dr. Stephen Simons is a native of Goshen, Indiana. Following residency, he worked for the University of Notre Dame as a university and team physician. Currently he serves as the director of Sports Medicine Fellowship at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Dr. Simons is very involved in the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He enjoys serving on committees for these organizations and interacting with fellowship directors as well as nationally recognized experts in Sports Medicine. He is a volunteer physician for the United States Olympic Committee and served as an athlete physician at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, 2003 Pan American Games and 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He also serves as the Chairman of the Indiana State Medical Society’s Commission on Sports Medicine. He holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. Kathryn Schneider, PhD, DSc, BKin(hons), BHScPT, cGIMS

Kathryn Schneider is a physiotherapist in Calgary, Alberta and graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy in 1998. She has completed her Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (2004), certification in Gunn IMS (2002) and a certification program in Vestibular Rehabilitation (Emory University), an Advances In Vestibular Rehabilitation (Duke University), and a Doctor of Science degree (DSc) (Andrew’s University) (2008) with her research focusing on dizziness and cervical spine dysfunction. She completed her PhD at the University of Calgary in November 2012 studying the effects of multimodal physiotherapy and vestibular rehabilitation in athletes who have sustained sport-related concussions.

Kathryn has presented at many conferences and clinical rounds and has instructed courses on vestibular rehabilitation, whiplash and cervical spine pain. She was a member of the expert panel of the 4th International Consensus on Concussion in Sport in Zurich, Switzerland in November 2012. Kathryn was selected by Avenue Magazine as one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40.

Speakers Conference Information

Course FacultyPaul Fleissner, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Crystal Clinic

Aaron Galpert, MS Ed, AT Supervisor of Athletic Training Services Akron Children’s Hospital OTPTAT Board Member, AT section

Kerwyn Jones, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Residency Education Assistant Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Research, Akron Children’s Hospital Team Physician, Copley High School

Chris Liebig, MD Fellow, Sports Medicine Center, Akron Children’s Hospital Team Physician, The University of Akron, Walsh University, and Field High School

Danielle Greco, MD Fellow, Sports Medicine Center, Akron Children’s Hospital Team Physician, The University of Akron, Walsh University, and Field High School

Cortney Myer, DPT Supervising Physical Therapist Orthopedics and Sports Rehabilitation Akron Children’s Hospital

Jessica Ciborek, PT, DPT Physical Therapist Orthopedics and Sports Rehabilitation Akron Children’s Hospital

Target AudiencePhysicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, certified athletic trainers, certified strength and conditioning specialists, personal trainers, coaches and anyone who works with young athletes participating in sports.

RefreshmentsBreakfast, lunch and refreshments are included with the sessions. If you have special dietary needs, contact the Sports Medicine Center, 330-543-2111, and make note on the registration form.

Special AccommodationsIf you have additional questions or need special accommodations, please email ssimon@chmca.org or call 330-543-2111.

Continuing EducationChildren’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron (CHMCA) is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc., to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 10.75 hours of Category A continuing education.

This course has also been submitted for CEUs from the Ohio Physical Therapy Association and the NSCA for CSCS/NSCA-CPT CEUs.

DisclosureAs a provider of the Ohio State Medical Association, it is the policy to require the disclosure of the existence of any financial interest a planning committee member and presenters have with either the commercial supporter(s) of this activity or the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed, and when necessary, resolve any potential conflict. None of the planning committee members or presenters has a financial conflict to disclosure or resolve except the following presenters:

Kathryn Schneider, PhD, DSc Grant/Research Support – Canadian Institute of Health Research; Alberta Innovates Health Solutions CRIO; Start-up Research funding from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute Consultant – Evidence Sport and Spinal Therapy, Calgary, Alberta Canada

Speaker’s Bureau – Expert Panel Member for the 4th International Consensus Meeting on Concussion in Sport

Guest Speakers Bill Pakan, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Crystal Clinic Team Physician, Kent State University

Mark Leffler, MS, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer Football & Women’s Golf, University of Akron

Tim Myer, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Crystal Clinic Team Physician, University of Akron

Patrick Riley, Jr., MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellow – Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital

Mike Ross, MPT Senior Physical Therapist, Summa Health Systems Certified in Dry Needling, North Georgia University

Ronald Otterstetter, PhD Associate Professor Assistant Department Chair Sport Science & Wellness Education College of Education, The University of Akron Director, Human Performance Laboratory

Conference Co-ChairpersonsJoseph Congeni, MD, FAAP is the medical director for the Sports Medicine Center of Akron Children’s Hospital, and team physician for Archbishop Hoban High School.

Troy Smurawa, MD, FAAP is an attending physician for the Sports Medicine Center and medical director for Future Fitness Clinic at Akron Children’s Hospital, and team physician for Hudson High School.

Planning Committee:Joe Congeni, MD,Aaron Galpert, MS Ed, AT, ATC Stephen Lutz, AT/ATCCortney Myer, PT, DPTVal Holbrook, MS, AT, CSCS Katrina WolfordSharon Sheeler Sarah Simon, AT, ATCTroy Smurawa, MDJennifer Fitch

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Keynote SpeakersStephen Simons, MD, FACSM

Dr. Stephen Simons is a native of Goshen, Indiana. Following residency, he worked for the University of Notre Dame as a university and team physician. Currently he serves as the director of Sports Medicine Fellowship at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Dr. Simons is very involved in the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He enjoys serving on committees for these organizations and interacting with fellowship directors as well as nationally recognized experts in Sports Medicine. He is a volunteer physician for the United States Olympic Committee and served as an athlete physician at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, 2003 Pan American Games and 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He also serves as the Chairman of the Indiana State Medical Society’s Commission on Sports Medicine. He holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. Kathryn Schneider, PhD, DSc, BKin(hons), BHScPT, cGIMS

Kathryn Schneider is a physiotherapist in Calgary, Alberta and graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy in 1998. She has completed her Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (2004), certification in Gunn IMS (2002) and a certification program in Vestibular Rehabilitation (Emory University), an Advances In Vestibular Rehabilitation (Duke University), and a Doctor of Science degree (DSc) (Andrew’s University) (2008) with her research focusing on dizziness and cervical spine dysfunction. She completed her PhD at the University of Calgary in November 2012 studying the effects of multimodal physiotherapy and vestibular rehabilitation in athletes who have sustained sport-related concussions.

Kathryn has presented at many conferences and clinical rounds and has instructed courses on vestibular rehabilitation, whiplash and cervical spine pain. She was a member of the expert panel of the 4th International Consensus on Concussion in Sport in Zurich, Switzerland in November 2012. Kathryn was selected by Avenue Magazine as one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40.

Speakers Conference Information

Course FacultyPaul Fleissner, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Crystal Clinic

Aaron Galpert, MS Ed, AT Supervisor of Athletic Training Services Akron Children’s Hospital OTPTAT Board Member, AT section

Kerwyn Jones, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Residency Education Assistant Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Research, Akron Children’s Hospital Team Physician, Copley High School

Chris Liebig, MD Fellow, Sports Medicine Center, Akron Children’s Hospital Team Physician, The University of Akron, Walsh University, and Field High School

Danielle Greco, MD Fellow, Sports Medicine Center, Akron Children’s Hospital Team Physician, The University of Akron, Walsh University, and Field High School

Cortney Myer, DPT Supervising Physical Therapist Orthopedics and Sports Rehabilitation Akron Children’s Hospital

Jessica Ciborek, PT, DPT Physical Therapist Orthopedics and Sports Rehabilitation Akron Children’s Hospital

Target AudiencePhysicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, certified athletic trainers, certified strength and conditioning specialists, personal trainers, coaches and anyone who works with young athletes participating in sports.

RefreshmentsBreakfast, lunch and refreshments are included with the sessions. If you have special dietary needs, contact the Sports Medicine Center, 330-543-2111, and make note on the registration form.

Special AccommodationsIf you have additional questions or need special accommodations, please email ssimon@chmca.org or call 330-543-2111.

Continuing EducationChildren’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron (CHMCA) is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc., to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 10.75 hours of Category A continuing education.

This course has also been submitted for CEUs from the Ohio Physical Therapy Association and the NSCA for CSCS/NSCA-CPT CEUs.

DisclosureAs a provider of the Ohio State Medical Association, it is the policy to require the disclosure of the existence of any financial interest a planning committee member and presenters have with either the commercial supporter(s) of this activity or the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed, and when necessary, resolve any potential conflict. None of the planning committee members or presenters has a financial conflict to disclosure or resolve except the following presenters:

Kathryn Schneider, PhD, DSc Grant/Research Support – Canadian Institute of Health Research; Alberta Innovates Health Solutions CRIO; Start-up Research funding from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute Consultant – Evidence Sport and Spinal Therapy, Calgary, Alberta Canada

Speaker’s Bureau – Expert Panel Member for the 4th International Consensus Meeting on Concussion in Sport

Guest Speakers Bill Pakan, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Crystal Clinic Team Physician, Kent State University

Mark Leffler, MS, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer Football & Women’s Golf, University of Akron

Tim Myer, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Crystal Clinic Team Physician, University of Akron

Patrick Riley, Jr., MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellow – Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital

Mike Ross, MPT Senior Physical Therapist, Summa Health Systems Certified in Dry Needling, North Georgia University

Ronald Otterstetter, PhD Associate Professor Assistant Department Chair Sport Science & Wellness Education College of Education, The University of Akron Director, Human Performance Laboratory

Conference Co-ChairpersonsJoseph Congeni, MD, FAAP is the medical director for the Sports Medicine Center of Akron Children’s Hospital, and team physician for Archbishop Hoban High School.

Troy Smurawa, MD, FAAP is an attending physician for the Sports Medicine Center and medical director for Future Fitness Clinic at Akron Children’s Hospital, and team physician for Hudson High School.

Planning Committee:Joe Congeni, MD,Aaron Galpert, MS Ed, AT, ATC Stephen Lutz, AT/ATCCortney Myer, PT, DPTVal Holbrook, MS, AT, CSCS Katrina WolfordSharon Sheeler Sarah Simon, AT, ATCTroy Smurawa, MDJennifer Fitch

Friday, March 7 Current Clinical Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions in Sports Stephen Simons, MD

• Identify an evidence-based, best practices approach to assist physicians with the evaluation and management of sports concussion

• Analyze emerging research and techniques to help physicians evaluate and manage the head injured athlete

Future Diagnostics and Treatment Approaches to Concussions in SportsStephen Simons, MD

• Identify concerns for long range risks of repetitive head injury

• Review discussion points for reducing head injury in sports-education, sport rules, equipment modifications

Registration Form Sports Medicine Update: Building Young Athletes – Safe and Healthy VIII Friday – Saturday, March 7-8, 2014

FEES: (check one) BOTH DAYS FRI. ONLY SAT. ONLY

• Physicians, Nurses, Practitioners c $175 c $115 c $60

• ATC, PT, PTA, CSCS, CPT c $150 c $90 c $60

• Residents c $75 c $50 c $25

• Undergraduate Students*, Athletes, Coaches c $40 c $30 c $10

* Students please include a copy of current semester class schedule as proof of student status.

To register for the Thursday Afternoon Student Symposium contact Aaron Galpert at: agalpert@chmca.org

or 330-543-2114. CEU’s are not offered for the Student Symposium.

PAYMENT METHOD: c Check c Visa c MasterCard c Discover ________ Amount

REGISTRATION FORMS PAID BY CREDIT CARD CAN BE FAXED TO 330-543-3851For more information, call (330) 543-2111 or email ssimon@chmca.org.

Registration deadline is Feb. 28.

Make checks payable to: Akron Children’s Hospital

Mail this form and check to: Akron Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Center

Attn: Sports Medicine Update215 W. Bowery Street, Suite 7300

Akron, Ohio 44308

Conference Objectives Schedule

Physiotherapy Management for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following a Sport Related ConcussionKathryn Schneider, PhD

• Identify symptoms that may suggest cervical and/or vestibular system involvement

• Describe the role of the cervical and vestibular system in risk of concussion

• Identify possible treatment options for individuals with persistent findings of vestibular and/or cervical dysfunction

Round Table Panel: Case-Based Return to Play with Head and Neck InjuriesPanelists: Kathryn Schneider, PhD Stephen Simons, MD Kerwyn Jones, MD

Presenters: Danielle Greco, MDChris Liebig, MD

Review cases that demonstrate the factors that guide the return to play of young athletes with head and neck injuries

Orthopedics 1: Surgical Issues in Collegiate AthletesBill Pakan, MD – Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of Labral InjuriesTim Meyer, MD – Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of AC Joint InjuriesMark Leffler, AT – Case Discussion of Shoulder Injuries in Athletes

• Discuss the management of shoulder labral injuries from on the field to back-to-play

• Illustrate the decision-making process of treating AC joint injuries operatively and non-operatively

• Review the most up-to-date cartilage management in the sports medicine setting

• Review cases that demonstrate the factors that guide return to play of athletes with shoulder injuries

Orthopedics 2: Surgical Issues in the Pediatric AthletePat Riley, Jr., MD – Arthroscopic Evaluation of the Pediatric HipPaul Fleissner, MD – The Use of Biologicals in Orthopedics

• Discuss indications and surgical options for the use of arthroscopy in the treatment of pediatric hip injuries

• Define evidence-based clinical outcomes for the use of biological in the surgical management of orthopedic injuries

Technology in SportsChris Liebig, MDCortney Myer, DPT

• Illustrate clinical 3-D analysis of movement patterns and potential dysfunctions

• Demonstrate the use of biofeedback for lumbar spine stabilization in functional, sport-specific activities

Saturday, March 8 Cervical and Vestibular Rehabilitation Strategies for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following Sport-Related ConcussionKathryn Schneider, PhD

• Identify appropriate and evidence- based physiotherapy assessment and management techniques for individuals with persistent cervical and vestibular features following concussion

• Apply the best available evidence- based principles in a practical physiotherapy setting

Dry Needling: What’s the Point? Mike Ross, MPT

• Identify 3 contraindications for dry needling

• Discuss appropriate use of trigger point dry needling for treatment of myofascial pain

Sports Performance TestingRon Otterstetter, PhD

• Describe and compare using 3 sites vs. 7 sites skinfold measurement in determining body composition

• Contrast the differences in using skinfold measurements and Air Displacement Plethysmography for determining body composition

• Associate the protocols, utility and validity of using the metabolic cart for measuring sports performance

Bridging the Gap Between Therapeutic Exercise and Return to SportJessica Ciborek, DPT

• Review important statistics and kicking mechanics of high level soccer players that can modify clinical care

• Analyze the utilization of tests or physical performance measures to determine if an athlete is ready to return to throwing through evidence-based literature

• Apply functional testing for the lower extremity and agility drill progression for return to sport

• Demonstrate sport-specific volleyball skill progressions to return an athlete to serving, blocking, and hitting, including an evidence-based review of most common volleyball injuries

Thursday March 6 Student Forum (no CME awarded) Aaron Galpert, ATC

Friday March 77 – 8 a.m. Registration/Visit Vendors

8 – 9 a.m. Current Clinical Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions in Sports Stephen Simons, MD

9 – 10 a.m. Future Diagnostics and Treatment Approaches to Concussions in Sports Stephen Simons, MD

10 – 10:20 a.m. Break/Visit Vendors

10:20 – 11:20 a.m. Physiotherapy Management for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following a Sport Related Concussion Kathryn Schneider, PhD

11:20 a.m. – 12 p.m. Round Table Panel: Case-Based Return to Play with Head and Neck Injuries Panelists: Presenters: Kathryn Schneider, PhD Danielle Greco, MD Stephen Simons, MD Chris Liebig, MD Kerwyn Jones, MD 12 – 1 p.m. Lunch / Visit Vendors

1 – 2 p.m. Orthopedics 1: Surgical Issues in Collegiate Athletes

Bill Pakan, MD Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of Labral Injuries Tim Meyer, MD Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of AC Joint injuries Mark Leffler, AT Case Discussion of Shoulder Injuries in Athletes

2 – 2:25 p.m. Break / Visit Vendors

2:25 – 3:45 p.m. Orthopedics 2: Surgical Issues in the Pediatric Athlete Pat Riley, Jr., MD Arthroscopic Evaluation of the Pediatric Hip Paul Fleissner, MD The Use of Biologicals in Orthopedics

3:45 – 4:30 p.m. Technology in Sports Chris Liebig, MD, Cortney Myer, DPT

4:30 p.m. Adjourn

4:35 p.m. “Legends of Sports Medicine” Award Presentation and Reception

Saturday March 8

8 – 9:30 a.m. Cervical and Vestibular Rehabilitation Strategies for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following Sport-Related Concussion Kathryn Schneider, PhD

9:30 – 9:40 a.m. Break/Visit Vendors

9:40 – 10:10 a.m. Dry Needling: What’s the Point? Mike Ross, MPT

10:10 – 10:40 a.m. Sports Performance Testing Ron Otterstetter, PhD

10:40 – 10:55 a.m. Break/Visit Vendors

10:55 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Bridging the Gap Between Therapeutic Exercise and Return to Sport Jessica Ciborek, DPT

12:25 p.m. Questions and Closing Remarks

12:30 p.m. Adjourn

NAME/TITLE (MD, AT, PT ETC.)

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

PHONE EMAIL

DIETARY NEEDS OR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

NAME ON CARD

CREDIT CARD # EXP. DATE

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Are you on Twitter? Get the latest CME news and updates from Akron Children’s Hospital by following @childrens_cme.

CancellationsA full refund will be given for registration cancellations made on or before March 4. No refunds will be issued after March 4.

Directions and Parking

The Considine Professional Building is located directly across from Akron Children’s Hospital on Bowery St. Friday parking is in the O’Neils deck located on State St. between Water St. and Main St. Saturday parking is available in the Bowery Street parking deck. For driving directions and a complete map of the campus visit akronchildrens.org.

Conference fees include breakfast and snacks on Friday and Saturday, lunch Friday, and handouts on CD.

We will be tweeting throughout the conference and we encourage you to join us. Follow all tweets or join the conversation using the hashtag #SMconf7

Friday, March 7 Current Clinical Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions in Sports Stephen Simons, MD

• Identify an evidence-based, best practices approach to assist physicians with the evaluation and management of sports concussion

• Analyze emerging research and techniques to help physicians evaluate and manage the head injured athlete

Future Diagnostics and Treatment Approaches to Concussions in SportsStephen Simons, MD

• Identify concerns for long range risks of repetitive head injury

• Review discussion points for reducing head injury in sports-education, sport rules, equipment modifications

Registration Form Sports Medicine Update: Building Young Athletes – Safe and Healthy VIII Friday – Saturday, March 7-8, 2014

FEES: (check one) BOTH DAYS FRI. ONLY SAT. ONLY

• Physicians, Nurses, Practitioners c $175 c $115 c $60

• ATC, PT, PTA, CSCS, CPT c $150 c $90 c $60

• Residents c $75 c $50 c $25

• Undergraduate Students*, Athletes, Coaches c $40 c $30 c $10

* Students please include a copy of current semester class schedule as proof of student status.

To register for the Thursday Afternoon Student Symposium contact Aaron Galpert at: agalpert@chmca.org

or 330-543-2114. CEU’s are not offered for the Student Symposium.

PAYMENT METHOD: c Check c Visa c MasterCard c Discover ________ Amount

REGISTRATION FORMS PAID BY CREDIT CARD CAN BE FAXED TO 330-543-3851For more information, call (330) 543-2111 or email ssimon@chmca.org.

Registration deadline is Feb. 28.

Make checks payable to: Akron Children’s Hospital

Mail this form and check to: Akron Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Center

Attn: Sports Medicine Update215 W. Bowery Street, Suite 7300

Akron, Ohio 44308

Conference Objectives Schedule

Physiotherapy Management for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following a Sport Related ConcussionKathryn Schneider, PhD

• Identify symptoms that may suggest cervical and/or vestibular system involvement

• Describe the role of the cervical and vestibular system in risk of concussion

• Identify possible treatment options for individuals with persistent findings of vestibular and/or cervical dysfunction

Round Table Panel: Case-Based Return to Play with Head and Neck InjuriesPanelists: Kathryn Schneider, PhD Stephen Simons, MD Kerwyn Jones, MD

Presenters: Danielle Greco, MDChris Liebig, MD

Review cases that demonstrate the factors that guide the return to play of young athletes with head and neck injuries

Orthopedics 1: Surgical Issues in Collegiate AthletesBill Pakan, MD – Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of Labral InjuriesTim Meyer, MD – Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of AC Joint InjuriesMark Leffler, AT – Case Discussion of Shoulder Injuries in Athletes

• Discuss the management of shoulder labral injuries from on the field to back-to-play

• Illustrate the decision-making process of treating AC joint injuries operatively and non-operatively

• Review the most up-to-date cartilage management in the sports medicine setting

• Review cases that demonstrate the factors that guide return to play of athletes with shoulder injuries

Orthopedics 2: Surgical Issues in the Pediatric AthletePat Riley, Jr., MD – Arthroscopic Evaluation of the Pediatric HipPaul Fleissner, MD – The Use of Biologicals in Orthopedics

• Discuss indications and surgical options for the use of arthroscopy in the treatment of pediatric hip injuries

• Define evidence-based clinical outcomes for the use of biological in the surgical management of orthopedic injuries

Technology in SportsChris Liebig, MDCortney Myer, DPT

• Illustrate clinical 3-D analysis of movement patterns and potential dysfunctions

• Demonstrate the use of biofeedback for lumbar spine stabilization in functional, sport-specific activities

Saturday, March 8 Cervical and Vestibular Rehabilitation Strategies for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following Sport-Related ConcussionKathryn Schneider, PhD

• Identify appropriate and evidence- based physiotherapy assessment and management techniques for individuals with persistent cervical and vestibular features following concussion

• Apply the best available evidence- based principles in a practical physiotherapy setting

Dry Needling: What’s the Point? Mike Ross, MPT

• Identify 3 contraindications for dry needling

• Discuss appropriate use of trigger point dry needling for treatment of myofascial pain

Sports Performance TestingRon Otterstetter, PhD

• Describe and compare using 3 sites vs. 7 sites skinfold measurement in determining body composition

• Contrast the differences in using skinfold measurements and Air Displacement Plethysmography for determining body composition

• Associate the protocols, utility and validity of using the metabolic cart for measuring sports performance

Bridging the Gap Between Therapeutic Exercise and Return to SportJessica Ciborek, DPT

• Review important statistics and kicking mechanics of high level soccer players that can modify clinical care

• Analyze the utilization of tests or physical performance measures to determine if an athlete is ready to return to throwing through evidence-based literature

• Apply functional testing for the lower extremity and agility drill progression for return to sport

• Demonstrate sport-specific volleyball skill progressions to return an athlete to serving, blocking, and hitting, including an evidence-based review of most common volleyball injuries

Thursday March 6 Student Forum (no CME awarded) Aaron Galpert, ATC

Friday March 77 – 8 a.m. Registration/Visit Vendors

8 – 9 a.m. Current Clinical Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions in Sports Stephen Simons, MD

9 – 10 a.m. Future Diagnostics and Treatment Approaches to Concussions in Sports Stephen Simons, MD

10 – 10:20 a.m. Break/Visit Vendors

10:20 – 11:20 a.m. Physiotherapy Management for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following a Sport Related Concussion Kathryn Schneider, PhD

11:20 a.m. – 12 p.m. Round Table Panel: Case-Based Return to Play with Head and Neck Injuries Panelists: Presenters: Kathryn Schneider, PhD Danielle Greco, MD Stephen Simons, MD Chris Liebig, MD Kerwyn Jones, MD 12 – 1 p.m. Lunch / Visit Vendors

1 – 2 p.m. Orthopedics 1: Surgical Issues in Collegiate Athletes

Bill Pakan, MD Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of Labral Injuries Tim Meyer, MD Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of AC Joint injuries Mark Leffler, AT Case Discussion of Shoulder Injuries in Athletes

2 – 2:25 p.m. Break / Visit Vendors

2:25 – 3:45 p.m. Orthopedics 2: Surgical Issues in the Pediatric Athlete Pat Riley, Jr., MD Arthroscopic Evaluation of the Pediatric Hip Paul Fleissner, MD The Use of Biologicals in Orthopedics

3:45 – 4:30 p.m. Technology in Sports Chris Liebig, MD, Cortney Myer, DPT

4:30 p.m. Adjourn

4:35 p.m. “Legends of Sports Medicine” Award Presentation and Reception

Saturday March 8

8 – 9:30 a.m. Cervical and Vestibular Rehabilitation Strategies for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following Sport-Related Concussion Kathryn Schneider, PhD

9:30 – 9:40 a.m. Break/Visit Vendors

9:40 – 10:10 a.m. Dry Needling: What’s the Point? Mike Ross, MPT

10:10 – 10:40 a.m. Sports Performance Testing Ron Otterstetter, PhD

10:40 – 10:55 a.m. Break/Visit Vendors

10:55 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Bridging the Gap Between Therapeutic Exercise and Return to Sport Jessica Ciborek, DPT

12:25 p.m. Questions and Closing Remarks

12:30 p.m. Adjourn

NAME/TITLE (MD, AT, PT ETC.)

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

PHONE EMAIL

DIETARY NEEDS OR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

NAME ON CARD

CREDIT CARD # EXP. DATE

SIGNATURE

Are you on Twitter? Get the latest CME news and updates from Akron Children’s Hospital by following @childrens_cme.

CancellationsA full refund will be given for registration cancellations made on or before March 4. No refunds will be issued after March 4.

Directions and Parking

The Considine Professional Building is located directly across from Akron Children’s Hospital on Bowery St. Friday parking is in the O’Neils deck located on State St. between Water St. and Main St. Saturday parking is available in the Bowery Street parking deck. For driving directions and a complete map of the campus visit akronchildrens.org.

Conference fees include breakfast and snacks on Friday and Saturday, lunch Friday, and handouts on CD.

We will be tweeting throughout the conference and we encourage you to join us. Follow all tweets or join the conversation using the hashtag #SMconf7

Akron Children’s HospitalConsidine Professional Building215 W. Bowery St.Akron, OH 44308

Sports Medicine Update:Building Young Athletes – Safe and Healthy VIII

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Student Workshop Thursday, March 6

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Keynote SpeakersStephen Simons, MD, FACSM

Dr. Stephen Simons is a native of Goshen, Indiana. Following residency, he worked for the University of Notre Dame as a university and team physician. Currently he serves as the director of Sports Medicine Fellowship at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Dr. Simons is very involved in the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He enjoys serving on committees for these organizations and interacting with fellowship directors as well as nationally recognized experts in Sports Medicine. He is a volunteer physician for the United States Olympic Committee and served as an athlete physician at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, 2003 Pan American Games and 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He also serves as the Chairman of the Indiana State Medical Society’s Commission on Sports Medicine. He holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. Kathryn Schneider, PhD, DSc, BKin(hons), BHScPT, cGIMS

Kathryn Schneider is a physiotherapist in Calgary, Alberta and graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy in 1998. She has completed her Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (2004), certification in Gunn IMS (2002) and a certification program in Vestibular Rehabilitation (Emory University), an Advances In Vestibular Rehabilitation (Duke University), and a Doctor of Science degree (DSc) (Andrew’s University) (2008) with her research focusing on dizziness and cervical spine dysfunction. She completed her PhD at the University of Calgary in November 2012 studying the effects of multimodal physiotherapy and vestibular rehabilitation in athletes who have sustained sport-related concussions.

Kathryn has presented at many conferences and clinical rounds and has instructed courses on vestibular rehabilitation, whiplash and cervical spine pain. She was a member of the expert panel of the 4th International Consensus on Concussion in Sport in Zurich, Switzerland in November 2012. Kathryn was selected by Avenue Magazine as one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40.

Speakers Conference Information

Course FacultyPaul Fleissner, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Crystal Clinic

Aaron Galpert, MS Ed, AT Supervisor of Athletic Training Services Akron Children’s Hospital OTPTAT Board Member, AT section

Kerwyn Jones, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Residency Education Assistant Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Research, Akron Children’s Hospital Team Physician, Copley High School

Chris Liebig, MD Fellow, Sports Medicine Center, Akron Children’s Hospital Team Physician, The University of Akron, Walsh University, and Field High School

Danielle Greco, MD Fellow, Sports Medicine Center, Akron Children’s Hospital Team Physician, The University of Akron, Walsh University, and Field High School

Cortney Myer, DPT Supervising Physical Therapist Orthopedics and Sports Rehabilitation Akron Children’s Hospital

Jessica Ciborek, PT, DPT Physical Therapist Orthopedics and Sports Rehabilitation Akron Children’s Hospital

Target AudiencePhysicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, certified athletic trainers, certified strength and conditioning specialists, personal trainers, coaches and anyone who works with young athletes participating in sports.

RefreshmentsBreakfast, lunch and refreshments are included with the sessions. If you have special dietary needs, contact the Sports Medicine Center, 330-543-2111, and make note on the registration form.

Special AccommodationsIf you have additional questions or need special accommodations, please email ssimon@chmca.org or call 330-543-2111.

Continuing EducationChildren’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron (CHMCA) is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc., to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 10.75 hours of Category A continuing education.

This course has also been submitted for CEUs from the Ohio Physical Therapy Association and the NSCA for CSCS/NSCA-CPT CEUs.

DisclosureAs a provider of the Ohio State Medical Association, it is the policy to require the disclosure of the existence of any financial interest a planning committee member and presenters have with either the commercial supporter(s) of this activity or the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed, and when necessary, resolve any potential conflict. None of the planning committee members or presenters has a financial conflict to disclosure or resolve except the following presenters:

Kathryn Schneider, PhD, DSc Grant/Research Support – Canadian Institute of Health Research; Alberta Innovates Health Solutions CRIO; Start-up Research funding from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute Consultant – Evidence Sport and Spinal Therapy, Calgary, Alberta Canada

Speaker’s Bureau – Expert Panel Member for the 4th International Consensus Meeting on Concussion in Sport

Guest Speakers Bill Pakan, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Crystal Clinic Team Physician, Kent State University

Mark Leffler, MS, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer Football & Women’s Golf, University of Akron

Tim Myer, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Crystal Clinic Team Physician, University of Akron

Patrick Riley, Jr., MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellow – Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital

Mike Ross, MPT Senior Physical Therapist, Summa Health Systems Certified in Dry Needling, North Georgia University

Ronald Otterstetter, PhD Associate Professor Assistant Department Chair Sport Science & Wellness Education College of Education, The University of Akron Director, Human Performance Laboratory

Conference Co-ChairpersonsJoseph Congeni, MD, FAAP is the medical director for the Sports Medicine Center of Akron Children’s Hospital, and team physician for Archbishop Hoban High School.

Troy Smurawa, MD, FAAP is an attending physician for the Sports Medicine Center and medical director for Future Fitness Clinic at Akron Children’s Hospital, and team physician for Hudson High School.

Planning Committee:Joe Congeni, MD,Aaron Galpert, MS Ed, AT, ATC Stephen Lutz, AT/ATCCortney Myer, PT, DPTVal Holbrook, MS, AT, CSCS Katrina WolfordSharon Sheeler Sarah Simon, AT, ATCTroy Smurawa, MDJennifer Fitch

Friday, March 7 Current Clinical Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions in Sports Stephen Simons, MD

• Identify an evidence-based, best practices approach to assist physicians with the evaluation and management of sports concussion

• Analyze emerging research and techniques to help physicians evaluate and manage the head injured athlete

Future Diagnostics and Treatment Approaches to Concussions in SportsStephen Simons, MD

• Identify concerns for long range risks of repetitive head injury

• Review discussion points for reducing head injury in sports-education, sport rules, equipment modifications

Registration Form Sports Medicine Update: Building Young Athletes – Safe and Healthy VIII Friday – Saturday, March 7-8, 2014

FEES: (check one) BOTH DAYS FRI. ONLY SAT. ONLY

• Physicians, Nurses, Practitioners c $175 c $115 c $60

• ATC, PT, PTA, CSCS, CPT c $150 c $90 c $60

• Residents c $75 c $50 c $25

• Undergraduate Students*, Athletes, Coaches c $40 c $30 c $10

* Students please include a copy of current semester class schedule as proof of student status.

To register for the Thursday Afternoon Student Symposium contact Aaron Galpert at: agalpert@chmca.org

or 330-543-2114. CEU’s are not offered for the Student Symposium.

PAYMENT METHOD: c Check c Visa c MasterCard c Discover ________ Amount

REGISTRATION FORMS PAID BY CREDIT CARD CAN BE FAXED TO 330-543-3851For more information, call (330) 543-2111 or email ssimon@chmca.org.

Registration deadline is Feb. 28.

Make checks payable to: Akron Children’s Hospital

Mail this form and check to: Akron Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Center

Attn: Sports Medicine Update215 W. Bowery Street, Suite 7300

Akron, Ohio 44308

Conference Objectives Schedule

Physiotherapy Management for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following a Sport Related ConcussionKathryn Schneider, PhD

• Identify symptoms that may suggest cervical and/or vestibular system involvement

• Describe the role of the cervical and vestibular system in risk of concussion

• Identify possible treatment options for individuals with persistent findings of vestibular and/or cervical dysfunction

Round Table Panel: Case-Based Return to Play with Head and Neck InjuriesPanelists: Kathryn Schneider, PhD Stephen Simons, MD Kerwyn Jones, MD

Presenters: Danielle Greco, MDChris Liebig, MD

Review cases that demonstrate the factors that guide the return to play of young athletes with head and neck injuries

Orthopedics 1: Surgical Issues in Collegiate AthletesBill Pakan, MD – Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of Labral InjuriesTim Meyer, MD – Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of AC Joint InjuriesMark Leffler, AT – Case Discussion of Shoulder Injuries in Athletes

• Discuss the management of shoulder labral injuries from on the field to back-to-play

• Illustrate the decision-making process of treating AC joint injuries operatively and non-operatively

• Review the most up-to-date cartilage management in the sports medicine setting

• Review cases that demonstrate the factors that guide return to play of athletes with shoulder injuries

Orthopedics 2: Surgical Issues in the Pediatric AthletePat Riley, Jr., MD – Arthroscopic Evaluation of the Pediatric HipPaul Fleissner, MD – The Use of Biologicals in Orthopedics

• Discuss indications and surgical options for the use of arthroscopy in the treatment of pediatric hip injuries

• Define evidence-based clinical outcomes for the use of biological in the surgical management of orthopedic injuries

Technology in SportsChris Liebig, MDCortney Myer, DPT

• Illustrate clinical 3-D analysis of movement patterns and potential dysfunctions

• Demonstrate the use of biofeedback for lumbar spine stabilization in functional, sport-specific activities

Saturday, March 8 Cervical and Vestibular Rehabilitation Strategies for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following Sport-Related ConcussionKathryn Schneider, PhD

• Identify appropriate and evidence- based physiotherapy assessment and management techniques for individuals with persistent cervical and vestibular features following concussion

• Apply the best available evidence- based principles in a practical physiotherapy setting

Dry Needling: What’s the Point? Mike Ross, MPT

• Identify 3 contraindications for dry needling

• Discuss appropriate use of trigger point dry needling for treatment of myofascial pain

Sports Performance TestingRon Otterstetter, PhD

• Describe and compare using 3 sites vs. 7 sites skinfold measurement in determining body composition

• Contrast the differences in using skinfold measurements and Air Displacement Plethysmography for determining body composition

• Associate the protocols, utility and validity of using the metabolic cart for measuring sports performance

Bridging the Gap Between Therapeutic Exercise and Return to SportJessica Ciborek, DPT

• Review important statistics and kicking mechanics of high level soccer players that can modify clinical care

• Analyze the utilization of tests or physical performance measures to determine if an athlete is ready to return to throwing through evidence-based literature

• Apply functional testing for the lower extremity and agility drill progression for return to sport

• Demonstrate sport-specific volleyball skill progressions to return an athlete to serving, blocking, and hitting, including an evidence-based review of most common volleyball injuries

Thursday March 6 Student Forum (no CME awarded) Aaron Galpert, ATC

Friday March 77 – 8 a.m. Registration/Visit Vendors

8 – 9 a.m. Current Clinical Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions in Sports Stephen Simons, MD

9 – 10 a.m. Future Diagnostics and Treatment Approaches to Concussions in Sports Stephen Simons, MD

10 – 10:20 a.m. Break/Visit Vendors

10:20 – 11:20 a.m. Physiotherapy Management for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following a Sport Related Concussion Kathryn Schneider, PhD

11:20 a.m. – 12 p.m. Round Table Panel: Case-Based Return to Play with Head and Neck Injuries Panelists: Presenters: Kathryn Schneider, PhD Danielle Greco, MD Stephen Simons, MD Chris Liebig, MD Kerwyn Jones, MD 12 – 1 p.m. Lunch / Visit Vendors

1 – 2 p.m. Orthopedics 1: Surgical Issues in Collegiate Athletes

Bill Pakan, MD Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of Labral Injuries Tim Meyer, MD Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of AC Joint injuries Mark Leffler, AT Case Discussion of Shoulder Injuries in Athletes

2 – 2:25 p.m. Break / Visit Vendors

2:25 – 3:45 p.m. Orthopedics 2: Surgical Issues in the Pediatric Athlete Pat Riley, Jr., MD Arthroscopic Evaluation of the Pediatric Hip Paul Fleissner, MD The Use of Biologicals in Orthopedics

3:45 – 4:30 p.m. Technology in Sports Chris Liebig, MD, Cortney Myer, DPT

4:30 p.m. Adjourn

4:35 p.m. “Legends of Sports Medicine” Award Presentation and Reception

Saturday March 8

8 – 9:30 a.m. Cervical and Vestibular Rehabilitation Strategies for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following Sport-Related Concussion Kathryn Schneider, PhD

9:30 – 9:40 a.m. Break/Visit Vendors

9:40 – 10:10 a.m. Dry Needling: What’s the Point? Mike Ross, MPT

10:10 – 10:40 a.m. Sports Performance Testing Ron Otterstetter, PhD

10:40 – 10:55 a.m. Break/Visit Vendors

10:55 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Bridging the Gap Between Therapeutic Exercise and Return to Sport Jessica Ciborek, DPT

12:25 p.m. Questions and Closing Remarks

12:30 p.m. Adjourn

NAME/TITLE (MD, AT, PT ETC.)

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

PHONE EMAIL

DIETARY NEEDS OR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

NAME ON CARD

CREDIT CARD # EXP. DATE

SIGNATURE

Are you on Twitter? Get the latest CME news and updates from Akron Children’s Hospital by following @childrens_cme.

CancellationsA full refund will be given for registration cancellations made on or before March 4. No refunds will be issued after March 4.

Directions and Parking

The Considine Professional Building is located directly across from Akron Children’s Hospital on Bowery St. Friday parking is in the O’Neils deck located on State St. between Water St. and Main St. Saturday parking is available in the Bowery Street parking deck. For driving directions and a complete map of the campus visit akronchildrens.org.

Conference fees include breakfast and snacks on Friday and Saturday, lunch Friday, and handouts on CD.

We will be tweeting throughout the conference and we encourage you to join us. Follow all tweets or join the conversation using the hashtag #SMconf7

Friday, March 7 Current Clinical Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions in Sports Stephen Simons, MD

• Identify an evidence-based, best practices approach to assist physicians with the evaluation and management of sports concussion

• Analyze emerging research and techniques to help physicians evaluate and manage the head injured athlete

Future Diagnostics and Treatment Approaches to Concussions in SportsStephen Simons, MD

• Identify concerns for long range risks of repetitive head injury

• Review discussion points for reducing head injury in sports-education, sport rules, equipment modifications

Registration Form Sports Medicine Update: Building Young Athletes – Safe and Healthy VIII Friday – Saturday, March 7-8, 2014

FEES: (check one) BOTH DAYS FRI. ONLY SAT. ONLY

• Physicians, Nurses, Practitioners c $175 c $115 c $60

• ATC, PT, PTA, CSCS, CPT c $150 c $90 c $60

• Residents c $75 c $50 c $25

• Undergraduate Students*, Athletes, Coaches c $40 c $30 c $10

* Students please include a copy of current semester class schedule as proof of student status.

To register for the Thursday Afternoon Student Symposium contact Aaron Galpert at: agalpert@chmca.org

or 330-543-2114. CEU’s are not offered for the Student Symposium.

PAYMENT METHOD: c Check c Visa c MasterCard c Discover ________ Amount

REGISTRATION FORMS PAID BY CREDIT CARD CAN BE FAXED TO 330-543-3851For more information, call (330) 543-2111 or email ssimon@chmca.org.

Registration deadline is Feb. 28.

Make checks payable to: Akron Children’s Hospital

Mail this form and check to: Akron Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Center

Attn: Sports Medicine Update215 W. Bowery Street, Suite 7300

Akron, Ohio 44308

Conference Objectives Schedule

Physiotherapy Management for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following a Sport Related ConcussionKathryn Schneider, PhD

• Identify symptoms that may suggest cervical and/or vestibular system involvement

• Describe the role of the cervical and vestibular system in risk of concussion

• Identify possible treatment options for individuals with persistent findings of vestibular and/or cervical dysfunction

Round Table Panel: Case-Based Return to Play with Head and Neck InjuriesPanelists: Kathryn Schneider, PhD Stephen Simons, MD Kerwyn Jones, MD

Presenters: Danielle Greco, MDChris Liebig, MD

Review cases that demonstrate the factors that guide the return to play of young athletes with head and neck injuries

Orthopedics 1: Surgical Issues in Collegiate AthletesBill Pakan, MD – Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of Labral InjuriesTim Meyer, MD – Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of AC Joint InjuriesMark Leffler, AT – Case Discussion of Shoulder Injuries in Athletes

• Discuss the management of shoulder labral injuries from on the field to back-to-play

• Illustrate the decision-making process of treating AC joint injuries operatively and non-operatively

• Review the most up-to-date cartilage management in the sports medicine setting

• Review cases that demonstrate the factors that guide return to play of athletes with shoulder injuries

Orthopedics 2: Surgical Issues in the Pediatric AthletePat Riley, Jr., MD – Arthroscopic Evaluation of the Pediatric HipPaul Fleissner, MD – The Use of Biologicals in Orthopedics

• Discuss indications and surgical options for the use of arthroscopy in the treatment of pediatric hip injuries

• Define evidence-based clinical outcomes for the use of biological in the surgical management of orthopedic injuries

Technology in SportsChris Liebig, MDCortney Myer, DPT

• Illustrate clinical 3-D analysis of movement patterns and potential dysfunctions

• Demonstrate the use of biofeedback for lumbar spine stabilization in functional, sport-specific activities

Saturday, March 8 Cervical and Vestibular Rehabilitation Strategies for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following Sport-Related ConcussionKathryn Schneider, PhD

• Identify appropriate and evidence- based physiotherapy assessment and management techniques for individuals with persistent cervical and vestibular features following concussion

• Apply the best available evidence- based principles in a practical physiotherapy setting

Dry Needling: What’s the Point? Mike Ross, MPT

• Identify 3 contraindications for dry needling

• Discuss appropriate use of trigger point dry needling for treatment of myofascial pain

Sports Performance TestingRon Otterstetter, PhD

• Describe and compare using 3 sites vs. 7 sites skinfold measurement in determining body composition

• Contrast the differences in using skinfold measurements and Air Displacement Plethysmography for determining body composition

• Associate the protocols, utility and validity of using the metabolic cart for measuring sports performance

Bridging the Gap Between Therapeutic Exercise and Return to SportJessica Ciborek, DPT

• Review important statistics and kicking mechanics of high level soccer players that can modify clinical care

• Analyze the utilization of tests or physical performance measures to determine if an athlete is ready to return to throwing through evidence-based literature

• Apply functional testing for the lower extremity and agility drill progression for return to sport

• Demonstrate sport-specific volleyball skill progressions to return an athlete to serving, blocking, and hitting, including an evidence-based review of most common volleyball injuries

Thursday March 6 Student Forum (no CME awarded) Aaron Galpert, ATC

Friday March 77 – 8 a.m. Registration/Visit Vendors

8 – 9 a.m. Current Clinical Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions in Sports Stephen Simons, MD

9 – 10 a.m. Future Diagnostics and Treatment Approaches to Concussions in Sports Stephen Simons, MD

10 – 10:20 a.m. Break/Visit Vendors

10:20 – 11:20 a.m. Physiotherapy Management for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following a Sport Related Concussion Kathryn Schneider, PhD

11:20 a.m. – 12 p.m. Round Table Panel: Case-Based Return to Play with Head and Neck Injuries Panelists: Presenters: Kathryn Schneider, PhD Danielle Greco, MD Stephen Simons, MD Chris Liebig, MD Kerwyn Jones, MD 12 – 1 p.m. Lunch / Visit Vendors

1 – 2 p.m. Orthopedics 1: Surgical Issues in Collegiate Athletes

Bill Pakan, MD Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of Labral Injuries Tim Meyer, MD Current Issues in Surgical Treatment of AC Joint injuries Mark Leffler, AT Case Discussion of Shoulder Injuries in Athletes

2 – 2:25 p.m. Break / Visit Vendors

2:25 – 3:45 p.m. Orthopedics 2: Surgical Issues in the Pediatric Athlete Pat Riley, Jr., MD Arthroscopic Evaluation of the Pediatric Hip Paul Fleissner, MD The Use of Biologicals in Orthopedics

3:45 – 4:30 p.m. Technology in Sports Chris Liebig, MD, Cortney Myer, DPT

4:30 p.m. Adjourn

4:35 p.m. “Legends of Sports Medicine” Award Presentation and Reception

Saturday March 8

8 – 9:30 a.m. Cervical and Vestibular Rehabilitation Strategies for Individuals with Persistent Symptoms Following Sport-Related Concussion Kathryn Schneider, PhD

9:30 – 9:40 a.m. Break/Visit Vendors

9:40 – 10:10 a.m. Dry Needling: What’s the Point? Mike Ross, MPT

10:10 – 10:40 a.m. Sports Performance Testing Ron Otterstetter, PhD

10:40 – 10:55 a.m. Break/Visit Vendors

10:55 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Bridging the Gap Between Therapeutic Exercise and Return to Sport Jessica Ciborek, DPT

12:25 p.m. Questions and Closing Remarks

12:30 p.m. Adjourn

NAME/TITLE (MD, AT, PT ETC.)

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

PHONE EMAIL

DIETARY NEEDS OR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

NAME ON CARD

CREDIT CARD # EXP. DATE

SIGNATURE

Are you on Twitter? Get the latest CME news and updates from Akron Children’s Hospital by following @childrens_cme.

CancellationsA full refund will be given for registration cancellations made on or before March 4. No refunds will be issued after March 4.

Directions and Parking

The Considine Professional Building is located directly across from Akron Children’s Hospital on Bowery St. Friday parking is in the O’Neils deck located on State St. between Water St. and Main St. Saturday parking is available in the Bowery Street parking deck. For driving directions and a complete map of the campus visit akronchildrens.org.

Conference fees include breakfast and snacks on Friday and Saturday, lunch Friday, and handouts on CD.

We will be tweeting throughout the conference and we encourage you to join us. Follow all tweets or join the conversation using the hashtag #SMconf7

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Keynote SpeakersStephen Simons, MD, FACSM

Dr. Stephen Simons is a native of Goshen, Indiana. Following residency, he worked for the University of Notre Dame as a university and team physician. Currently he serves as the director of Sports Medicine Fellowship at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Dr. Simons is very involved in the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He enjoys serving on committees for these organizations and interacting with fellowship directors as well as nationally recognized experts in Sports Medicine. He is a volunteer physician for the United States Olympic Committee and served as an athlete physician at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, 2003 Pan American Games and 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He also serves as the Chairman of the Indiana State Medical Society’s Commission on Sports Medicine. He holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. Kathryn Schneider, PhD, DSc, BKin(hons), BHScPT, cGIMS

Kathryn Schneider is a physiotherapist in Calgary, Alberta and graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy in 1998. She has completed her Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (2004), certification in Gunn IMS (2002) and a certification program in Vestibular Rehabilitation (Emory University), an Advances In Vestibular Rehabilitation (Duke University), and a Doctor of Science degree (DSc) (Andrew’s University) (2008) with her research focusing on dizziness and cervical spine dysfunction. She completed her PhD at the University of Calgary in November 2012 studying the effects of multimodal physiotherapy and vestibular rehabilitation in athletes who have sustained sport-related concussions.

Kathryn has presented at many conferences and clinical rounds and has instructed courses on vestibular rehabilitation, whiplash and cervical spine pain. She was a member of the expert panel of the 4th International Consensus on Concussion in Sport in Zurich, Switzerland in November 2012. Kathryn was selected by Avenue Magazine as one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40.

Speakers Conference Information

Course FacultyPaul Fleissner, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Crystal Clinic

Aaron Galpert, MS Ed, AT Supervisor of Athletic Training Services Akron Children’s Hospital OTPTAT Board Member, AT section

Kerwyn Jones, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Residency Education Assistant Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Research, Akron Children’s Hospital Team Physician, Copley High School

Chris Liebig, MD Fellow, Sports Medicine Center, Akron Children’s Hospital Team Physician, The University of Akron, Walsh University, and Field High School

Danielle Greco, MD Fellow, Sports Medicine Center, Akron Children’s Hospital Team Physician, The University of Akron, Walsh University, and Field High School

Cortney Myer, DPT Supervising Physical Therapist Orthopedics and Sports Rehabilitation Akron Children’s Hospital

Jessica Ciborek, PT, DPT Physical Therapist Orthopedics and Sports Rehabilitation Akron Children’s Hospital

Target AudiencePhysicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, certified athletic trainers, certified strength and conditioning specialists, personal trainers, coaches and anyone who works with young athletes participating in sports.

RefreshmentsBreakfast, lunch and refreshments are included with the sessions. If you have special dietary needs, contact the Sports Medicine Center, 330-543-2111, and make note on the registration form.

Special AccommodationsIf you have additional questions or need special accommodations, please email ssimon@chmca.org or call 330-543-2111.

Continuing EducationChildren’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron (CHMCA) is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc., to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 10.75 hours of Category A continuing education.

This course has also been submitted for CEUs from the Ohio Physical Therapy Association and the NSCA for CSCS/NSCA-CPT CEUs.

DisclosureAs a provider of the Ohio State Medical Association, it is the policy to require the disclosure of the existence of any financial interest a planning committee member and presenters have with either the commercial supporter(s) of this activity or the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed, and when necessary, resolve any potential conflict. None of the planning committee members or presenters has a financial conflict to disclosure or resolve except the following presenters:

Kathryn Schneider, PhD, DSc Grant/Research Support – Canadian Institute of Health Research; Alberta Innovates Health Solutions CRIO; Start-up Research funding from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute Consultant – Evidence Sport and Spinal Therapy, Calgary, Alberta Canada

Speaker’s Bureau – Expert Panel Member for the 4th International Consensus Meeting on Concussion in Sport

Guest Speakers Bill Pakan, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Crystal Clinic Team Physician, Kent State University

Mark Leffler, MS, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer Football & Women’s Golf, University of Akron

Tim Myer, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Crystal Clinic Team Physician, University of Akron

Patrick Riley, Jr., MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellow – Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital

Mike Ross, MPT Senior Physical Therapist, Summa Health Systems Certified in Dry Needling, North Georgia University

Ronald Otterstetter, PhD Associate Professor Assistant Department Chair Sport Science & Wellness Education College of Education, The University of Akron Director, Human Performance Laboratory

Conference Co-ChairpersonsJoseph Congeni, MD, FAAP is the medical director for the Sports Medicine Center of Akron Children’s Hospital, and team physician for Archbishop Hoban High School.

Troy Smurawa, MD, FAAP is an attending physician for the Sports Medicine Center and medical director for Future Fitness Clinic at Akron Children’s Hospital, and team physician for Hudson High School.

Planning Committee:Joe Congeni, MD,Aaron Galpert, MS Ed, AT, ATC Stephen Lutz, AT/ATCCortney Myer, PT, DPTVal Holbrook, MS, AT, CSCS Katrina WolfordSharon Sheeler Sarah Simon, AT, ATCTroy Smurawa, MDJennifer Fitch