8TH ANNUAL SPORTS MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM

OBJECTIVES

Following this program, the participants can be expected to:
   1.Explain the possible causes of lower back pain.
   2.Analyze treatment options for lower back pain.
   3.Review the Pertinent Anatomy and Physiology in relation to abdominal trauma.
   4.Discuss the prevalence of injuries resulting from blunt abdominal trauma in athletes.
   5.Explain how to perform sideline evaluation and disposition athletes who have sustained a blunt abdominal trauma.
   6.Describe the significiance of underlying organomegaly in athletes, and the current consensus on management.
   7.Summarize clinical findings from recent studies related to Patellofemoral Joint disorders.
   8.Explain treatment options for Patellofemoral Joint Disorders.
   9.Discuss the important role of the gluteals with walking and running.
   10.Describe how to test for poor gluteal recruitment with walking.
   11.Analyze the progression of exercises needed to achieve sufficient gluteal activation with walking/running.
   12.Discuss the functional criteria, biomechanics of the kinetic chain, proprioceptor physiology, and sport specific muscle function as it relates to performance training and rehab and be able to demonstrate 3-D training methodologies to train the core/Abs as exhibited in the lecture and labs.
   13.To critically analyze the research concerning the core and the muscle function of the core and how this relates to performance.
   14.Demonstrate 3-D core exercises.
   15.Compare current care training methods using a functional grid evaluation.
   16.Discuss the value of the 3-D eccentric role of the Abs/core in sport as opposed to the conventional concentric body building model and be able to experience this with lab demo.
   17.Demonstrate a model to train the abs/core in a circuit training system that is divided up into the planes of motion to overload the core to develop definition and power.

CME

The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education and Hays Medical Center. The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing education for physicians. The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this educational activity for a maximum 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(TM). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The University of Kansas is committed to providing programs and activities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, and to the extent covered by law, age or veteran status.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This symposium is targeted toward Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Physicians, Physicians Assistants and all Allied Health Care Professionals with an interest in sports medicine.

CNE

HaysMedicalCenter is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The course offering is approved for 6.0 contact hour applicable for RN or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider Number: LT0021-1138.

ATHLETIC TRAINING

Hays Medical Center is recognized by the NATA Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers. This course offering is approved for 6.0 contact hours. NATA Board of Certification, Inc approved provider number: P2692.

PT

An application has been submitted to KPTA. Approval is pending.

NSCA

An application has been submitted to NSCA. Approval is pending.   

Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.

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