August 2016 spts newsletter

COMBINED SECTIONS MEETING ANAHEIM: BREAKING RECORDS, BETTERING LIVES. The 2016 Combined Sections Meeting brought a record-breaking 11,300+ PTs, PTAs and students to Anaheim, California for unforgettable networking and learning experiences.

This year’s conference was centered around the theme “better together.”

The theme was achieved in two ways: internally, as APTA members were encouraged to work together to achieve the new vision; and externally, as APTA partnered with international leadership from Canada and Australia. Physiotherapy leaders from these countries attended CSM and participated in a panel discussion to help achieve global goals, such as public perception of the profession and the need to show value for payment.

Outgoing SPTS President Tim Tyler delivers his last business report.

SPTS hosted excellent quality programming due to a record number of member proposals. An educational session called “Science Meets Practice” was introduced this year. Science Meets Practice brought current research on topics such as ACL injuries and running to a larger audience, in an effort to bridge the gap between science and clinical practice.

SPTS outgoing President, Tim Tyler, hosted his last business meeting and introduced President-Elect Walt Jenkins. Walt became SPTS President on July 1. The evening also honored the 2016 SPTS award winners, including Cookie Freidhoff-Bohman who was installed into the Tab Blackburn Hall of

Fame, and Barney Poole as the Peyton Award Winner. Read both of their lectures in this issue!

This year’s Move 4 PT run was held in a virtual format, allowing members from all over the country to participate, regardless if they were in attendance at CSM. The race benefited the SPTS Legacy Fund. The Legacy Fund supports essential Sports Physical Therapy research to leave a legacy of excellence within the profession.

SPTS also hosted another successful, sold out TeamMates networking reception, where students and New Professionals (“Rookies”) were paired with experienced SPTS members or

SPTS President Walt Jenkins spends some time with students who attended the business meeting and awards ceremony.

“Captains� for discussion and mentoring. Attendees at TeamMates also heard presentations from the 2015 Kevin Wilk Traveling Fellowship participants. See related article for the spring 2016 class in this issue.

Save the date for CSM 2017, which will take place February 15-18 in San Antonio, Texas!

TeamMates CSM 2016 was a sellout once again...

...and the business meeting, reception and awards ceremony were standing room only.

THE RONALD G. PEYTON AWARD LECTURE

BY R. BARNEY POOLE, 2016 AWARD WINNER Thank you, Cookie, for your kind introduction.

Tab taught me to enjoy good cars, good cowboy boots, good beer, good times, and no matter how many patients are waiting, make the one you are seeing believe they are the most important person you will see all day.

I have carried this philosophy throughout my leadership journey.

Thank you, Drew Jenk and the awards team, and thank you, President Tyler, and the officers and members of the Sports Section for this award.

My family could not be here tonight. I would like to thank them for their support throughout my leadership journey.

I also enjoyed the mentoring of great orthopedic surgeons Dr Jack Hughston, Steve Hunter, Champ Baker and James Andrews at the Hughston clinic, and Mike Behr and Todd Schmidt at OrthoAtlanta.

My friend Jake Irwin said that just once he would like to see me accept an award and not get all choked up, so I will endeavor to do so this evening.

Receiving an award gives you the opportunity to do two important things: 1) Thank those who have helped to form and fundamentally change your life; 2) Offer some words that perhaps will influence and change someone else’s life.

The Ron Peyton award is given to honor distinguished contribution to the sports section and embodies the man for whom it is named, Ronald G. Peyton. This award means even more to me, as I am lucky enough to have had Mr. Peyton (still difficult to call him Ron) as one of my early mentors.

My first long-term clinical PT internship was at his office in Atlanta. My first day, I remember Mr. Peyton teaching me how to make one of his special ice packs that all his patients got after treatment: a carefully folded hand towel with crushed ice. I thought to myself, “I’m an athletic trainer I’ve been making ice packs all my life.” It was the first of many tests during my time there, this one to gauge if I was willing to listen and learn.

His favorite question every intern got was, “What is the innervation of the serratus anterior muscle? “

At the end of my six weeks, he called me in to his office with thick carpet, wood paneling with polo trophies, and pictures of governors and other dignitaries for a discussion of the importance of exceptional clinical skills, private practice and membership in our professional association and especially the sports section. I will not forget how much that discussion has meant to the foundations of my career as a PT. At Mr. Peyton's office I met two life long friends and colleagues, Kurt Jepson and Brad Beard. I'd like to recognize them for what they have meant to me and thank them for the laughs and adventures we have shared since that time.

My next great mentors were George M. McCluskey, Jr. and Turner A. Blackburn, Jr. at Rehabilitation Services of Columbus, Georgia. Coach McCluskey taught me how to be a real physical therapist. Everything from sarcomeres to schmooze and most of all the meaning of quality care and the importance of good customer service.

My colleagues past and present Tim Uhl, Diane Olzac, Jon Hay, Henry McRae, and Tom Boers in Columbus and Allen Pace and Leigh Palubinskas in Stockbridge, among many others, all of whom contributed to the clinician I am today. It is a legacy of leadership that set me on an incredible journey of service and servant leadership.

I like to tell people my leadership journey began in right field. Right field in Little League baseball is a place where not much happens. You can only throw so many rocks and dig so many holes while standing out there waiting for something to happen. I told the coach I need something to do. How about catching? My Dad explained that the catcher was the leader on the field and taught me so much about the intricacies of the position. So at the age of eight, I donned the tools of ignorance and began a leadership journey of a lifetime.

I have been honored to serve the association and our profession in many leadership positions. I served two terms as Vice Speaker of the House of Delegates and member of the APTA board of directors. During that time, I was liaison to the Sports Section. I served as president of the Georgia chapter two times. The second time,

in 2011, was contingent on forming a leadership academy to teach the principles of leadership to those present and future leaders within our association. Over the past four years, the leadership academy under the guidance of Jennifer Green Wilson, Janet Bezner, and Craig Moore has been successful in teaching the skills necessary to be a leader at any level within the association and something I have long been a proponent of, leading wherever you are.

I would like to talk to the new PT's and PTA's for a moment.

How many students do we have in the audience?

How many PT/PTA’s who have been in practice less than ten years?

How many of you consider yourself a leader?

Recently, I have been rethinking my position on teaching leadership skills.

These students and new professionals want to lead. They embody the idea I had out in right field, the idea of give me something to do and I will show you how I can lead.

I challenge you to ask to be involved in the sports section, your chapter and yes ask to be involved on the national level in any way you feel you can be helpful. It will strengthen the growth of our profession in this challenging health delivery system. I challenge you to seek out these opportunities within the section beginning this evening. This room is filled with people that can help you on your leadership journey. Introduce yourself and tell them of your interest. Then follow up with them after you get home.

These potential new leaders are the future of our profession, and, folks,

I'm telling you the future is bright.

Give them opportunities to move forward. They will transform society.

President Tyler, incoming President Walt Jenkins and Board and executive committee of the sports section: This section has so much talent and leadership ability. We have a history of being somewhat of a bunch of mavericks. I challenge you to continue that legacy of being a maverick. After all, this is a really cool group of folks. But I caution you, don’t let us become so cool we form an exclusive club.

The sports section has a history of leadership within the association.

I remember one day I spent with sports section president Mike Voight and APTA President Ben Massey in Dallas Texas at the headquarters of the National Athletic Trainers Association visiting with their president and executive staff. We had a substantive discussion of areas where our associations were in agreement and areas where we disagreed. Shortly after leaving that meeting, NATA sued the APTA over practice restrictions and many of us dual credentialed PT, ATC’s found ourselves paying for both sides of a law suit. The sports section helped the APTA work through that situation, providing strong advice and wise counsel.

My challenge to you is to strengthen that maverick attitude through leadership in APTA. Physical therapy is a great profession and we need to show some pride and swagger in who we are. Teach the APTA some swagger.

Lord knows the section has it in abundance.

Right now there are two pieces of Federal legislation that impact sports PT’s all across the nation, one on concussions and who should be involved on the concussion management team, and the other, the Sports Medicine Clarity Act, insures that sports medicine professionals traveling with teams can practice in states they are traveling to without licensure reper-

cussions. Physical therapy is not adequately represented in either bill. The section should be leading our profession by providing specific information and perhaps testimony for physical therapy inclusion on both bills. For this and many other reasons, the APTA needs this section’s participation.

The sports section is also next to last in PAC contributions at 11.4% (Pediatrics is lowest). It takes money to pass this critical legislation so please pick up those envelopes and donate to the PT PAC. It is impossible to name everyone that has contributed to my success in receiving this award and to my journey of leadership. I plan to write each one a note and include a copy of this speech and a picture of the award. It is important to me to thank them for their contributions.

Please make sure you thank those that influence you in your personal and professional life, and be a leader for your profession wherever you are My continued challenge for myself is to provide leadership wherever I can. I currently serve as a member of the APTA reference committee, and I am Georgia chapter and sports section bylaw chair. I plan to continue my leadership journey and look forward to new challenges every day.

There is one chair that I don't want to serve in. George Jones said it best: I don't need your rockin chair, your Geritol or your Medicare, I've still got Neon in my veins..

Thank you again for the opportunity to speak to you this evening and for honoring me with the Ron Peyton award.

THE TAB BLACKBURN HALL OF FAME LECTURE

BY COOKIE FREIDHOFF-BOHMAN, 2016 AWARD WINNER In 2005, when then President Mike Voight created the Turner A. Blackburn Hall of Fame/Life Time Achievement award, he did so to "recognize and honor SPTS members whose contributions to Sports PT through leadership, influence and achievements have been demonstrated by frequent and sustained efforts for a period of not less than 25 years." The first recipient was the award's namesake, Turner A. Blackburn. Anyone who knows Tab, knows that he embodies the intent of this award. He has been an active member of the SPTS for his entire career. He is an individual whose dedication to the section and profession is one to be emulated by all.

Bill Bandy, your mentorship when I assumed the PC position was invaluable to the development of my leadership skills. Your guidance during the transition period was a tremendous help in me succeeding in my first true leadership role within SPTS and APTA. Walt Jenkins, you gave me the latitude to do what was necessary to ensure quality programming at CSM. Your support of the decisions made by APTA for CSM was a tremendous help during a time when APTA was changing the management of CSM. You taught me patience when dealing with adversity and how to turn negatives into positives, which are qualities needed in leadership positions.

I am so honored to be standing before you tonight receiving this award. To be recognized by those who have been instrumental in the development of the SPTS as someone who, like them, has made an impact on the profession and the section, is hard for me to fathom.

I joined the section as a student in 1980 because of my interest in treating active individuals. The longer I was a member, the more involved I became, thanks to the encouragement I received from established section members. In looking over the names of those who have received this award, I realized that if it weren't for many them, I would not be standing in front of you. Individuals on this list have opened so many doors for me professionally. It is through their encouragement and belief in me as a professional that I have been able to achieve all that I have. They taught me the importance of staying involved, mentoring others and being a role model for the next generation of SPTS leaders. I'd like to recognize several individuals who have impacted my professional life.

Barb Sanders, you paved the way for women to take on leadership positions within the section. On behalf of all of the females in the section, thank you for opening the leadership door, allowing all of us to be as actively involved as we choose to be.

First and foremost is Dan Hooker. He is the individual who first showed me what professionalism, dedication and mentoring was all about. If it weren't for him, I doubt that I would have become a PT. Next is Roger Terry, sports orthopedic surgeon, who trusted my skills and knowledge, gave me the latitude to do what was necessary to give his patients optimal results, pushed me to continue developing my skills, and instilled in me the importance of providing cutting edge care.

Then there was Terry Malone who took a chance on me when he gave me an opportunity to work in academia, opening a whole new world for me professionally.

Mark De Carlo, when you invited me to be a part of the strategic planning committee I became a participant-contributor rather than an observer-recipient. Your forward-thinking vision for developing new SPTS leaders opened the door for me to become actively involved and develop my leadership skills.

Gordon Eiland, you were my sounding board as we moved up through the leadership ranks together. You listened patiently to me and frequently reminded me that while things didn't always go the way I wanted them to, they turned out the way they were supposed to.

And finally Tab. Who'd have thought when I met you at the Opryland Hotel in 1978 that I would be accepting an award named in honor of you! Thank you for showing me the importance of staying involved and being a mentor/role model for the up and coming sports section leaders. You paved the way for all of us making it so much easier for others to take things to the next level. The professionalism you demonstrate and the leadership you provide is hard to match but something to which we all should aspire.

To all you of in the audience, thank you for challenging me, keeping me on my toes and making me a better PT. As I look out into the audience, I see so much potential. All it takes is a willingness to step up as ask "HOW

CAN I HELP TO MAKE THE SECTION BETTER." Don't wait to be asked. Find your niche. Recognize what needs to be done and volunteer to do it. Give back to the profession that has enriched your life. Do what you can to

2016 SPTS Award Winners JOSPT EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AWARD Presented by George Davies Björn Aasa | Lars Berglund | Peter Michaelson | Ulrika Aasa JOSPT GEORGE DAVIES-JAMES A. GOULD EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL INQUIRY AWARD Presented by George Davies Anne Benjaminse | Alli Gokeler | Avery Faigenbaum | Kevin R. Ford Timothy E. Hewett | James A. Onate | Bert Otten | Gregory D. Myer IJSPT ACHIEVEMENT OF DISTINCTION OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT EXCELLENCE AWARD Presented by Mike Voight, Editor and Barb Hoogenboom, Sr. Associate Editor, IJSPT Shane Koppenhaver | Danny Harris | Manda Harris | Eric O’Connor | Max Dummar Theodore Croy | Michael Walker | Tim Flynn IJSPT ACHIEVEMENT OF DISTINCTION CASE REPORT MANUSCRIPT AWARD Presented by Mike Voight, Editor and Barb Hoogenboom, Sr. Associate Editor, IJSPT Lisa T. Hoglund | Karin Gravare Silbernagel | Nicholas R Tawaal LEGACY FUND GRANT AWARDS Presented by Chuck Thigpen to Aaron Sciascia and Tim Uhl SPTS EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AWARD Presented by Chuck Thigpen to Matthew P. Ithurburn Co-authors: Mark V. Paterno, Kevin R. Ford, Timothy E. Hewett, Laura C. Schmitt NEW HORIZON AWARD Presented to Charles Rainey by Mike Voight OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD Presented to Erik Meira by JW Matheson OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD Presented to Kaitlyn Schleuter by Mike Reiman LYNN WALLACE CLINICAL EDUCATOR AWARD Presented to Jason Hugentobler by Mark Paterno EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD Presented to Luis Feigenbaum by Shawn Hunt OUTSTANDING SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP Presented to Carol Ferkovic Mack by Drew Jenk JACK C. HUGHSTON AWARD Presented to Dr. John Conway by Craig Garrison HALL OF FAME TURNER A. BLACKBURN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Presented to Cookie Freidhoff-Bohman by Tab Blackburn 2015 RONALD G. PEYTON AWARD Presented to Barney Poole by Cookie Freidhoff-Bohman

help the SPTS continue to be a leader within the APTA and the Sports Medicine community. Find ways to stay involved throughout your careers.

I am at a loss for words to describe how honored I am to be up here accepting this prestigious award and become a part of the esteemed group.

To say I am humbled doesn't even come close to expressing the emotions I am feeling. Thank you all for being a part of this incredible journey that has been such an important part of my life. Here's to the continued success of the SPTS. May you continue to be a leader within the APTA and sports rehabilitation world.

Nominate an outstanding member for honor by his or her peers.

Know someone who has made a difference in Sports Physical Therapy?

If so, recognize their efforts by nominating them for a Sports Section Award.

Each year, the Section highlights the accomplishments of those who have made significant contributions in the area of Sports Physical Therapy. If you know a clinician, educator, researcher and/or student worthy of an award, let their accomplishments be known and submit an electronic nomination.

Nominations must be received by October 31, 2016. No submissions will be considered after this date.

Submit nominations electronically to Drew Jenk, Awards Committee Chair and Mark De Carlo, Executive Director.

Nomination forms, award descriptions and a list of previous winners may be found on the SPTS website here.

REGISTER NOW FOR TEAM CONCEPT CONFERENCE 2016: RETURN TO PLAY

Join us in exciting Las Vegas at the beautiful Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino for Team Concept Conference 2016!

Richard Parks, famed extreme athlete from Wales. Day three focuses on more sessions and labs, including a return to play session presented by IFSPT members.

This year's conference will be a special one, partnering with the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT) to bring you not only the biggest and brightest names in sports medicine in the US, but the world!

“Team Concept Conference is known for quality programming with a laser sharp sports focus,” says Tim Tyler, former SPTS president and new TCC chair, “but this year will be a truly special conference.

This intensive three-day course will feature a golf medicine symposium on day one, followed by an educational session and welcome reception sponsored by Theraband. Day two brings hands-on labs, themed sessions and a keynote speech by

“In addition to our partnership with the IFSPT...a benefit those who attended the 2012 conference will appreciate...our golf symposium on the first day features certified golf specialists as faculty from within and without the Section.”

“The Return to Play topic was overwhelmingly successful last fall in Switzerland with the international organizations,” Tim goes on to say.

“We are proud to bring this same knowledge and expertise to our members and to sports medicine professionals in the Americas.”

Tim was one of four SPTS members, along with Mark De Carlo, Mike Voight and Kevin Wilk (via video), invited to speak at the First World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy last fall in Bern, Switzerland.

Come early for the charity golf tournament sponsored by the Golf and Golf Performance Special Interest Group, or certify as a emergency

medical responder or renew your certification during our EMR course.

Your new knowledge can be put to use immediately in your daily practice upon your return.

Don't miss this opportunity... register now for TCC 2016, December 1-3!

Confirmed speakers include Stephen Nicholas, MD Steven Jordan, MD Jeff Dugas, MD Clare Ardern, BPhysio(Hons); PhD Lindsay Becker, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, CGFI-M3 Barton Bishop, DPT, SCS Mario Bizzini, PT, PhD, MSc Ross Brakeville, PT, DPT, STC, TPI-L3 Mark S. De Carlo, PT, DPT, MHA, SCS, ATC Sue Falsone, PT, ATC, SCS Lance Gill Philip Glasgow, PhD, PT Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD Walter L. Jenkins, PT, DHS, LATC, ATC Robert C. Manske PT, DPT, MPT, MEd, SCS, ATC, CSCS Jill Monson, PT, OCS, CSCS Stacey Pagorek, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS Russ Paine, PT Nicola Phillips, PT, PhD, MSc Mitch Rauh, PT, DPT, MPH, PhD John Rhodes, PT, DPT Greg Rose Brandon Schmitt Karin Grävare Silbernagel, PT, PhD, ATC Holly Silvers, MPT, PhD Kristian Thorborg, PT, PhD Tim Tyler, MS, PT, ATC Michael L. Voight, PT, DHSc, SCS, OCS, ATC, FAPTA Kevin E. Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTA Blaise Williams, PT, PhD

FORMER PROFESSIONAL RUGBY PLAYER, EXTREME ENVIRONMENT ATHLETE AND AUTHOR RICHARD PARKS TAPPED AS TEAM CONCEPT CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKER “The horizon is only the limit of our sight.” This line from Richard Parks’ grandmother’s funeral would become the touchstone by which this former Wales International Rugby Union player turned extreme environment athlete would set his life’s goals.

As a professional rugby player and back row forward, Richard made a name for himself as a hard and prolific tackler, representing Wales and The Barbarians. During his professional career spanning 13 years, he played for Pontypridd, Leeds, Perpignan and Newport Gwent Dragons.

He won the Principality Cup with Pontypridd and The Powergen Cup with Leeds.

Following his forced retirement from rugby, Richard made history twice with two incredible feats of endurance; a world first expedition called the 737 Challenge, where in July 2011 he became the first ever person to climb the highest mountain on each of the world's seven continents and stand on all three poles (the North Pole, the South Pole

and the summit of Everest) within seven months. In January 2014 he became the first Welshman, and the fastest ever Brit to ski solo, unsupported and unassisted to the South Pole.

Utilising both his commercial and performance experience, Richard proudly serves his country as a Sport Wales board member. Richard now spends his life taking on expeditions and challenges, which push the boundaries of human performance.

The brutal blow of forced retirement caused Richard to reassess his direction in life. Lying in bed following his second operation to repair his shoulder, Richard’s imagination was captured by the mental, physical and technical challenges of performance in extreme environments.

Beyond the Horizon, his first book, is a tale of redemption and astonishing endurance, set against the backdrop of the most extraordinary locations on Earth.

Join us at TCC to hear and meet this amazing athlete.

NEXT 2016: MEETING UP IN MUSIC CITY

BY SYLVIA CZUPPON AND CAROL FERKOVIC MACK

Opening event speaker, Nick Balenger, tells his inspirational story of recovery from spinal cord injury with the help of his physical therapy team.

The NEXT Conference took place in Nashville from June 8-11. The conference featured trend-setting programming, innovative content, and exclusive access to the profession's forward thinkers.

Prior to the conference, the APTA House of Delegates (House) held its 72nd annual Delegate Assembly.

This year’s meeting had one specific theme: “let’s get it done”. The delegates applied the principles of APTA’s vision to real-world issues. The House voted unanimously to endorse the national efforts of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and the White House regarding opiod abuse and dependence. The CDC has recognized physical therapist services as an alternative for opioids to safely manage pain. APTA launched a national campaign, #ChoosePT, to promote this effort.

The Student Assembly with APTA Board of Directors President Sharon Dunn in a memorable selfie.

The House also discussed issues related to how PTs and PTAs present themselves to the public, new specialist certification in oncologic physical therapy, and PT/PTA student debt.

NEXT’s Opening Event featured the inspirational story of Nick Balenger, a patient who experienced a spinal cord injury at age 17. Balenger was able to walk across the stage at his high school graduation to receive his diploma and credited his recovery to his “amazing” physical therapists.

The Opening Event included 3 TEDtype talks on shedding fear of failure, PT Day of Service, and how to be involved in large and small ways.

NEXT Program Chair and SPTS Member Gail “Cookie” Friedhoff, PT, MA,T, SCS, AT-Ret was also interviewed talk show-style by APTA CFO Rob Batarla.

At the conference award ceremony, an announcement was made that Tara Jo Manal, PT, DPT, FAPTA will

be delivering the Maley Lecture at NEXT 2017 in Boston. Manal is an SPTS Member, board certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, and the director of Clinical Services and Residency Training for the University of Delaware. This year’s Maley lecture, given by Steven Z. George, PT, PhD, called for a change in PT’s role of pain management. Transforming PTs’ understanding of pain, according to George, requires an increase in the amount of time spent teaching pain science. Education content must be updated as well.

The McMillan lecture at this year’s conference, given by Carole B. Lewis, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, stressed increased focus on geriatric patients.

Life expectancy has significantly increased during the past century and Lewis states that PTs must be adequately trained to work with this patient population.

Program chair Cookie Freidhoff-Bohman in an interview.

Member Erik Moen stayed busy at NEXT2016.

Highlights of SPTS Member presentations (SPTS members in blue): Beyond Women in the Boardroom: Cognitive Diversity in Private Practice Speakers: John Childs PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, OCS; Clare Coonan; Julie Fritz PT, PhD, FAPTA; Heidi Jannenga PT, DPT, ATC/L

Speakers: Troy Bage PT, DPT, MBA; Heidi Jannenga PT, DPT, ATC/L

Heidi Jannenga, Clare Coonan, Julie Fritz and John Childs.

Concussion: Evidence-Informed Rehabilitation Speakers: Kay Cherian PT, DPT; Neil Cherian MD; Chuck Di Santo PT, OCS, CHT, COMT; Scott Euype PT, DPT, MHS, OCS Be Healthy! Endurance Sports and Recreational Activities for Individuals With Disabilities Speakers: Shana Harrington PT, PhD, SCS, MTC; Kathryn Lucas PT; Erik Moen PT Tracking for Success: Why Outcome Measures are Essential to Physical Therapist Practice

Pearls for Problem Solving the Post-operative Tough Ones Speakers: Gary Calabrese PT, DPT; Walter Jenkins PT, DHS, ATC; Jill Thein-Nissenbaum PT, DSc, SCS, ATC Management of Acute ACL Injuries: An Algorithm for Informing Your Patients About Treatment Options Speakers: Airelle Giordano PT, DPT, OCS, SCS; Tara Manal PT, DPT, OCS, SCS; Angela Smith PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC; Lynn-Snyder Mackler PT, DPT, ScD, ATC, FAPTA, SCS Exercise Progression for the Upper and Lower Extremity: What Does EMG Say? Speakers: Arthur Nitz PT, PhD, ECS, OCS; Timothy Uhl PT, PhD, ATC, FNATA

Amy Arundale, Joe Black and Secili Hurley DeStefano.

Student Assembly Members at the Grand Ole Opry House.

Female Athletes: They're Not Little Men Speaker: Julie Wiebe MPT, BSc Injuries in Basketball: From the Amateur Athlete to the NBA Speakers: Philip Anloague PT, DHSc, OCS, MTC; Carl Eaton PT, DPT, ATC; Donald Strack PT, DPT, ATC

SPOTLIGHT: THE SCS AND BENEFITS OF SPECIALIZATION

BY LAURA STANLEY PT, DPT, SCS In our ever-evolving healthcare environment, particularly in light of the continual advancement of the physical therapy profession, specialization is becoming increasingly valued.

Whether via residency and fellowship training or through independent study, specialization promotes high levels of clinical practice and leadership in our profession.

The APTA House of Delegates has recognized PT specialization since 1976, and today there are nine accredited clinical specializations. The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS), the governing body for PT specialization, lists their mission statement as follows: “The mission of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties is to advance the profession of physical therapy by establishing, maintaining, and promoting standards of excellence for clinical specialization, and by recognizing the advanced knowledge, skills

Craig Garrison PT, PhD, SCS, ATC Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Medicine, Fort Worth, TX

and experience by physical therapist practitioners through specialist credentialing.�1

Allison Mumbleau PT, DPT, SCS Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, MN

The sports specialist certification was approved in 1981 and as of June 2015, the ABPTS has credentialed 1676 sports specialists.1 The Sports Physical Therapy Section (SPTS) strongly supports specialization as a vehicle to advance clinical practice, enhance evidence-based platforms to improve patient care, and achieve ABPTS specialist certification.

Mike Osler PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Rock Valley Physical Therapy, Bettendorf, IA

To gain further insight into the benefits of specialization, specifically the sports certification specialist (SCS), we talked with three fantastic specialists working in top-level sports physical therapy environments across the country:

Check out their thoughts as you consider pursuing advanced specialization!

Why did you pursue your SCS? Craig: I wanted to be recognized as an expert in the field of sports medicine and wanted to advance the profession of physical therapy by promoting board-certification.

Craig Garrison PT, PhD, SCS, ATC Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Medicine, Fort Worth, TX

Allison: I valued the path to obtain SCS, including mentorship and structured learning opportunities through residency. I wanted to provide care for athletes with increased confidence in my knowledge and skills. I was also hopeful to be offered unique opportu-

Allison Mumbleau PT, DPT, SCS Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, MN

Mike Osler PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Rock Valley Physical Therapy, Bettendorf, IA

“I wanted to be recognized as an expert in the field of sports medicine and wanted to advance the profession of physical therapy by promoting board certification.” nities, including working with elite athletes and teams.

Mike: I had the desire to learn more about a niche I was interested in.

The certification (and residency) provided an opportunity to learn at a much faster rate.

In your current clinical practice, what do you see as the key advantage to having a sports specialization?

Craig: I have a greater knowledge of the intricacies of athletic injuries, and am then able to apply evidencebased principles to treatment that are specific to a sports-related population.

Allison: A knowledge base that allows for increased diversification and narrowed specificity of therapeutic interventions throughout all phases of rehab. Additionally, there is increased recognition by peers and other disciplines (including referring MDs) and patients as a clinical expert.

Mike: The primary advantage I see is the depth of knowledge in treating athletes. Any specializations (OCS, SCS, etc.) adds credibility to your practice in the eyes of other therapists and health care providers. The specialization makes you an easy resource to younger staff who may have clinical questions or a desire for mentoring.

What is your advice to students and/or clinicians interested in pursuing a SCS? Craig: I would encourage them to pursue a SCS in order to further their knowledge and expertise in the field of sports PT. In addition, if they are a new grad, I would encourage them to pursue an accredited sports PT residency in order to prepare themselves not only for the SCS board exam, but also to gain valuable mentoring and education in the field.

Allison: Seek out valued mentorship which can help determine the best path to meeting your professional goals.

Mike: I would highly encourage pursuing a SCS if you have an interest in becoming a sports physical therapy expert. However, do it because you are passionate about sports, not because others have told you this is a way to advance your career.

What qualities do you look for in a candidate for a sports physical therapy residency program?

Craig: The top criteria for me when looking for sports PT resident candidates is initiative. I want someone who will come in to our program and have the drive and initiative to take the opportunities given to them, run with them, and then make a difference. I look for individuals who want to do great things in the field of sports PT. Allison: We look for strong experiences and articulate, thoughtful reflection on things learned in those experiences, as well as how that relates to future goals, career path, etc.

We also seek out candidates with a genuine passion for sports PT. Mike: To me a top level applicant is someone who has a passion for treating in their niche area. They are motivated the by experiences they hope to gain and not the desire to build their resume.

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Did you know?

The International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy has recognized the Sports Certified Specialist accreditation as automatically qualifying an individual to apply as a Registered International Sports Physical Therapist.

This certification is meant to represent on a global scale one’s personal status and level of practice in one’s own country. While this certification does not provide a license to practice, it is quickly becoming a marker for excellence when seeking to work with sports team around the world.

For more information, go to http://ifspt.org/registration/ for more information and application.

KEVIN WILK TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP REFLECTIONS FROM THE SPRING 2016 CLASS: BRYAN CLARY, NEERAJ BAHETI, AND DAN QUILLIN We would be remiss not to give thanks to DJO Global and Michael McBrayer (Senior VP - Professional Relations) for making a traveling fellowship for physical therapists possible through their sponsorship.

We had the opportunity to meet with Michael McBrayer while at Ben Hogan Sports Medicine in Fort Worth, TX. We also want to thank SPTS for their continued devotion to the development of the section members through opportunities such as these.

SPTS and the host sites have created a truly unique experience for physical therapists to learn and collaborate with some of the country’s best sports PTs, orthopedic surgeons, researchers, ATCs, and strength and conditioning coaches. The 2016 Kevin Wilk/SPTS Spring Traveling Fellowship was comprised of visits to Ben Hogan Rehabilitation in Fort Worth, ATI/Steadman-Hawkins Clinic Greenville, and Mayo Clinic in both Rochester and Minneapolis.

L to R: Bryan Clary, Dan Quillin, Drive Baseball player, Neeraj Baheti, and Chuck Thigpen

Ben Hogan Sports Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas was the central location for the first leg of the traveling fellowship. Along with host Craig Garrison (Director, Research and Residencies) we spent extensive clinic and training room time with the Ben Hogan staff and ATC/PT sports residents. Due to the high number of ACL reconstructions seen by the Ben Hogan clinics, a lot of their research has focused on the

Dinner with the clinicians at Ben Hogan Sports Medicine.

prevention and treatment of ACL pathology. The use of 3D motion analysis, isokinetic strength testing, the Vail Sport Test, the Noyes Hop Test, and the Y-Balance test gave a broad foundation for implementation in our own clinical practice. We had an opportunity to closely follow Shiho Goto (Clinical Biomechanist), in their LEAP Motion Analysis Lab, while she was collecting data on one of their many ongoing ACL studies.

The site visit included tours of Texas Christian University, including their football training facilities, basketball arena, baseball field, multiple sport training rooms, and the Hall of Fame area. We later watched the TCU vs UT Arlington baseball game at Lupton Stadium.

The second stop at ATI Greenville, SC was hosted by Chuck Thigpen (Director, Clinical Research in Orthopedics). Chuck arranged a variety of academic opportunities, including participation in the Steadman Hawkins orthopedic resident’s presentations and an educational

search). Exhaustive work is performed by Dr. Hewett and his team of engineers to design and implement research studies. The tour of the Biomechanics Lab included a live demonstration of the ACL load and rupture simulator used in much of his research. In addition to the academic engagements, we got a “behind the scenes� tours of the training facilities of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, and of the Minnesota Twins facilities. Furthermore, we had the pleasure of going to watch the Timberwolves play at the Target Center and the Twins play at Target Field.

Dr. Tokish performing arthroscopic shoulder surgery on a cadaver.

inservice on hip treatment for PT residents. We also had the honor to meet Dr. Hawkins (of the HawkinsKennedy Test) during one of the academic sessions. The three fellows were given a two hour session with Dr. Tokish as he performed and taught multiple technique Bankart repair and an open Laterjet on a cadaver upper extremity. While in Greenville, we also had the opportunity to attend a minor league baseball game between the Greenville Drive and Asheville Tourists.

Mayo Clinic Square (Minneapolis, MN) and main campus (Rochester, MN) completed the final location of the traveling fellowship. Hosted by Corey Kunzer PT, ATC (Sports Medicine Therapy Supervisor, Mayo Clinic) the experience included a didactic session in diagnostic ultrasound with content expert, Dr. Finnoff (Medical Director for Mayo Clinic Square, Sports Medicine Center). Diagnostic ultrasound was a common theme seen at all three

sites; however, not in the expanded detail and precision Dr. Finnoff provided. Leaving Minneapolis to the main campus in Rochester brought us to the world renowned ACL Biomechanics Lab of Dr. Tim Hewett (Director of Sports Medicine Re-

At each of the three sites, the fellows gave a presentation on a topic of interest or research. Neeraj presented on motion analysis for the cutting pivoting athlete. Bryan presented a case review on a pitcher with patellar tendinosis, and Dan presented on management of a patient with spondylolysis. The presentation made at Mayo Clinic was particularly special as we spoke at the Sports Medicine Grand Rounds for 40+

L to R: Dr. Tim Hewett, Neeraj Baheti, Bryan Clary, Dan Quillin, and Richard Larsen

REMINDERS SPTS Awards SPTS award nominations may be submitted any time now through October 31. Why not spend some time thinking of those PTs who have contributed so much to the Section? All the information is available at https://spts.org/about-spts/awards

L to R: Bryan Clary, Dan Quillin, and Neeraj Baheti.

physicians and physical therapists in Rochester and a telecast to Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis.

Since we were touring during the spring season, emphasis across the three centers was on all things Baseball. At Ben Hogan, we observed Dr. Conway (Medical Director) meticulously performing a UCL reconstruction surgery on a baseball pitcher.

Additionally, Craig showed us the advantages of performing a 3D motion analysis of baseball pitching motion.

At ATI-Greenville, we learned the intricacies of evaluating pitching mechanics from Chuck Thigpen and Ellen Shanley (Director, Athletic Injury Research, Prevention, and Education). Chuck also demonstrated the details of measuring humeral torsion in baseball pitchers using diagnostic ultrasound. Finally, at Mayo Clinic, Jeff Strauss (Lead Physical Therapist) took us through the ease of performing a pitching analysis using the DartFish motion analysis system.

An adjunct to observing high level sports treatment was seeing the clinic and research model at the three loca-

tions. We were really able to see and understand how they utilize research to drive outcomes, the brand name, referrals, and ultimately quality of care.

The Wilk Traveling Fellowship was an extremely enlightening experience that we will never forget. It’s not just what we learned during the visits, but also the connections that we made, that will continue to benefit us for the rest of our careers. We highly encourage other sports physical therapist to actively pursue this fellowship to take the next step in their personal and professional lives.

Applications for the spring 2017 class will soon open.

To apply for the SPTS Traveling Fellowship, follow the link HERE for an application packet.

Please forward packet electronically to Mark De Carlo, Executive Director, at mdecarlo@spts.org.

The Legacy Fund In order to assure the continuation of essential sports physical therapy research, the Sports Physical Therapy Section has established The Legacy Fund. The name describes the purpose of the fund — to leave a legacy of excellence and continuity of advancement within the profession that has seen so much progress in the past forty years.

We invite you to make a difference in the future of sports physical therapy.

Your contributions will provide necessary funding for essential research that can revolutionize the way sports injuries are treated and lives are restored. Leave a legacy you can be proud of...send in your contribution to The Legacy Fund today through the SPTS Store online.

Home Study Courses Home study courses are a great way to work on your CEUs throughout the year.

We’ve made it easier than ever to purchase, learn, test and receive your CEUs. Simply login to the SPTS website, choose your courses, purchase and go to your member home page to download. Return there to take the test online, receive your grade immediately, and download your certificate.

This is a large part of our website revamp and another way your Section is making it simpler for you to learn!

SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) HIGHLIGHT

SPORTS PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT The Sports Performance Enhancement SIG was created to expand the knowledge of members in the “performance enhancement of the recovering athlete.” This SIG serves as a bridge between sports physical therapy and the strength and conditioning professions. A venue for members to discuss concepts related to strength training and athletic performance advancement, this SIG allows for facilitation of new ideas and research development.

Some of the objectives of the Sports Performance Enhancement SIG include • Utilize the concept of periodization of strength and conditioning to educate sports physical therapists on implementation of periodization in athletic rehabilitation.

• Facilitate a forum for discussion on issues relating to sports performance enhancement in

• Support the Section and the Association by being a resource for sports performance enhancement in rehabilitation.

• Supply ideas and present platforms relevant to performance enhancement and the recovering athlete for Sports Section programming for APTA conferences.

rehabilitation for Section members and other Association sections.

• Serve as a bridge between clinicians and researchers to stimulate and/or facilitate research using strength and conditioning principles in athletic rehabilitation.

• Represent the interests of the membership of the Sports Performance Enhancement SIG within the Section.

If you are a member of the Sports Physical Therapy Section, you can join the Sports Performance Enhancement SIG! Just login to the website, go to your member page and join!

For more information about the SIG, please contact Dan Lorenz, PT, DPT, LAT, CSCS (danielslorenz@gmail.com) or Andrew Naylor, PT, DPT, SCS (andrew.naylor.dpt@gmail.com).

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Please don’t unsubscribe if you feel you are receiving too many emails from SPTS! If you do, you will receive no information from us, even announcements about member topics, elections or IJSPT launches. There are ways to get the news you need, stay in touch, and still reduce your email traffic.

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INTERNATIONAL REPORT: RETURN TO PLAY CONFERENCE (INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SPORTS REHABILITATION AND TRAUMATOLOGY FOOTBALL MEDICINE STRATEGIES) 2016 APRIL 9-11, LONDON

BY AMY ARUNDALE The Queen Elizabeth II Center, across from Westminster Abbey, played host this year to the 25th International Conference on Sports Rehabilitation and Traumatology Football Medicine Strategies.

able to learn from the very best researchers and clinicians in the field.

Areas of particular focus included the FIFA11+, particularly the new FIFA11+ Kids, and the introduction of the FIFA football medicine diploma, which recently launched online.

The annual conference focuses on soccer medicine, but this year specifically on issues related to return to play. The conference is joint sponsored by F-Marc (the medical and research arm of FIFA) and Isokinetic.

The International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy, of which SPTS is the largest member organization, presented a special optimal loading workshop at the event.

With over 100 internationally renowned faculty, participants were SPTS member Amy Arundale, left, with Ummukulthoum “KT” Bakare, secretary of the Nigeria Sports Physiotherapy Association and FIFA11+ instructor.

Mike Messer, Amy Arundale and Federico Pozzi.

This year’s conference boasted around 2,000 attendees from all over the world, and, as usual, had an incredibly friendly atmosphere. #RTP2016, the conference’s hashtag, reached the number six spot on Twitters daily top twenty hashtags used, indicating that worldwide there is a huge interest and attention to this topic. @Isokinetic kept a running twitter commentary of many of the major talks, so searching #RTP2016 will allow clinicians who didn’t attend to follow the discussions and presentations!

Amy Arundale, Francesco Della Villa (Italy) and Helen Millson (South Africa/England).

THE SPTS WEBSITE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SPTS has been pleased with the response to the new website. After over a year of planning and production, the site launched in February of this year, with additional features enabled in March and April. As with any new site, there have been questions about where to locate resources, logging in and use of the new learning management system.

We appreciate your feedback and are using it to continually improve your user experience.

With five months of history behind us, it seemed like a good time to present a primer of the most common questions posed about the site. While not all-encompassing, these tips will make a great reference for you when you are experiencing difficulties in your digital journey with SPTS. LOGGING IN Your login credentials are your APTA number as your username, and your last name, first letter capitalized, as your password. This differs from the APTA credentials.

To login, click the “LOGIN” button in the upper right corner of the black bar across the top of the SPTS site.

You will be prompted to insert your username and password to gain access.

These credentials were loaded into the system at the outset of the new site. The APTA provides us with a new roster each month, about midmonth, which updates those who have joined or dropped the Section membership.

In addition, a “forced” download is pulled each Monday morning to

search for members who have joined the previous week. These entries are handled manually at this time, and are usually complete by noon on Monday.

If you’re a new member and cannot login, it could be that your membership has not been added to the roster by the APTA. Contact Mary Wilkinson, webmaster, at mwilkinson@spts.org for help.

If your last name has only three letters, a number or letter has been appended to it. There are few of these, and the system automatically places a “1” behind your last name. If you were put in the system manually, there may have been another configuration provided to you by email.

Non-members must create an account in order to purchase products from the SPTS site. They are prompted to do so when they click the “LOGIN” button in the upper right corner of the black bar across the top of the SPTS site.

If you have an issue logging in, it can be one of several things, and solutions are usually simple: 1. If you are a new member, your membership has not yet been added to the SPTS roster by APTA. Solution: Contact the webmaster for help.

2. You dropped the Section when you renewed your membership with APTA. This happens accidentally quite frequently.

Solution: Simply check your membership on the APTA site and adjust as needed.

3. Your browser is interfering with your login. Internet Explorer and Chrome are common culprits, especially if they have not been updated recently. Alternate browsers, such as Opera, cannot be guaranteed to function properly with the site.

Solution: update your browser or try another browser. If neither works, contact the webmaster by email.

4. Your network/firewall is interfering with access. This happens most frequently with hospitals and universities where security is especially tight.

Solution: We look into this issue if numbers 1-3 have failed. It involves you contacting your network administrator and requesting access for the spts.org domain.

OKAY. YOU’RE IN! You’re successfully logged into the site when you see the word “LOGOUT” in the black bar. If you weren’t automatically directed to your personal home page, and you’re not sure where you want to go from here, that’s a great place to start.

In the top white bar next to the SPTS logo, you’ll see a drop area marked “SPTS MEMBERS.” Roll your cursor over that spot and you will find a choice of SPTS MEMBER HOME SPTS FORUMS MY COURSES STORE Select SPTS MEMBER HOME and you will be taken to your personalized member page.

In the top black bar, you will see links to Twitter and Facebook, and three other links: ABOUT SPTS, CAL-

ENDAR, and Contact, as well as the LOGOUT button.

CONTACT lists the administrative contacts for the Section.

ABOUT SPTS contains general links, such as leadership, committees, awards, by-laws, membership information and the like. Take some time to peruse this area. It’s invaluable when you are trying to reach out to resources, and gaining important information about the workings of SPTS.

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBER HOME PAGE Under SPTS MEMBER HOME, you will see your name listed, confirming you are logged in to your personal page. There are three key areas of note: NEWS, SIG MEMBERSHIP and EDUCATION.

CALENDAR is just what it says: a calendar of upcoming events sponsored by the APTA, SPTS and our sponsors and partners. EMR courses, special courses and other events are listed.

This is a valuable resource for staying in touch with SPTS activities and taking advantage of member benefits.

NEWS holds links directly to recent e-blasts, newsletters, and articles. No need to go searching for these frequently updated items.

SIG MEMBERSHIP is where you sign up for access to the Special Interest Groups, a tremendous member benefit. This is one of the major im-

provements to our website, allowing enhanced communication among SIG members.

Our SIGs are only available to SPTS members. Members may join any or all SIGs, depending on their preferences. This gives you access to forums, journal clubs and updates for each of the SIGs you are a member of. This drop box allows you to add or delete membership in SIGs. If you are looking for the Forums, they are located elsewhere: under SPTS MEMBERS > SPTS Forums.

Please note: if you for some reason leave SPTS (and we hope you will not!), you will automatically be removed from the SIGs you were a member of.

EDUCATION is another area where many of the changes in our website were made.

Previously when you purchased a home study course or event, you had to take multiple steps to download, assess, and gain proof of your CEUs. Not any longer! Everything regarding your education through SPTS is now found here.

Once you have purchased a home study course, be sure you are logged in, and then go to the EDUCATION link. You will see a line that reads You have: __incomplete course(s). Complete now. The pale blue type will lead you to a hyperlink to your incomplete courses.

For a home study course, click the pale blue type or the Acrobat icon and you will be taken to a link to download the course. You may study online from your computer, tablet or phone.

through SPTS from February 1, 2016 forward.

If you require proof of attendance of Team Concept Conference courses prior to 2016, we can send you digital CEU proof back to 2013 on request to mwilkinson@spts.org. If you require proof of EMR courses prior to February 1, 2016, we are able to provide digital proof retroactively through 2015.

You may access this area of the site through MY COURSES under SPTS MEMBERS as well.

• EMR Courses • Home Study Courses • Leadership Directory • JOSPT • IJSPT • Sports Health • Special Interest Groups • Student/Early Career Members • For Patients • APTA • IFSPT • Foundation for Physical Therapy The top seven items are our most accessed areas of the site.

ACCESS TO JOURNALS The SPTS offers three journals to its graduate members...more than any other APTA Section. Both JOSPT and Sports Health are print and online publications; IJSPT is online only.

Once you complete the course, return to this area for your assessment (green box shown above). This is another improvement from the old site...no more printing out the test and faxing them in to grade. Simply take the test online. You will immediately see your grade, and, if you pass, you will be able to download your CEU certificate where indicated (see next box for example).

If you lose your certificate, you may return to this location to download it again. The learning management system tracks your CEUs earned

STORE will take you directly to the SPTS Store with pricing customized for SPTS members.

Step by step instructions for CEU certificate downloads, using the forums and other special areas of the site may be found under Website Instructions on the About SPTS page.

QUICK LINKS Quick access to our most-used features is located on the footer of the website.

Online IJSPT is published by the SPTS. Therefore, it is the only database managed on the SPTS site. You must be an SPTS member to access the IJSPT and you must be logged in.

You may link to the IJSPT through the footer link, or under MEMBER BENEFITS. You will also find information about submissions, editorial staff and more on these pages.

JOSPT maintains its own database and gets updates directly from APTA for our membership. If you’re having difficulty logging into the online JOSPT, contact them directly at the HELP link on their site. The JOSPT site is linked to the SPTS site in the footer.

Sports Health maintains its own database as well, and receives roster updates every other month from the SPTS. You may experience a delay in receiving the printed version (if you are a graduate member) because of this update schedule. If you’re having difficulty logging into the online Sports Health, contact them directly at the HELP link on their site. The Sports Health site is linked to the SPTS site in the footer.

If you’re having difficulty logging in to the website, the troubleshooting tips listed previously apply. If you are having difficulty accessing articles after logging in, first be certain you are logging in with SPTS credentials. If so, contact the webmaster for assistance.

SITE MAP A site map may be found to the right and on the ABOUT US page on the home page of the website. This will make it easy to find anything you need.

There are downloadable PDFs of many instructions for your convenience.

REACHING US The SPTS maintains a virtual office.

The phone is answered 24/7 and messages are relayed twice daily to staff. For faster response, we r ecommend you contact SPTS via email, either directly to leadership as listed on the directory, or to mwilkinson@spts.org. Emails are answered as quickly as possible.

Be sure to look around the new site...there is so much information available, and more all the time!

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FROM SPTS AND OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS August Virginia Commonwealth University Full EMR Course From 8am until 5pm Friday Aug 12 through Sunday Aug 14 2016 VCU Dept of Physical Therapy 500 Academic Centre 1020 West Grace Street Richmond, Virginia 23220-3611 Virginia Commonwealth University EMR Recertification From 8am until 5pm on Saturday Aug 13 2016 VCU Dept of Physical Therapy 500 Academic Centre 1020 West Grace Street Richmond, Virginia 23220-3611

This two day course is 15 contact hours and “Category 1″ under Colorado Continuing Competency Requirements. Thecourse will be taught by the therapist instructors of CACE with experience treating all levels of CrossFit athletes from recreational to professional and Games athletes. Day 1 will focus on orthopedic and sports evaluation and treatment of these athletes, while Day 2 will include specific movement analysis and corrective exercises. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register for the full two day course, and interested coaches and athletes are encouraged to sign up for Day 2.

Presenters: Justin Dudley, DPT, SCS, Lauren Binder, DPT, OCS For more information, call Justin at 360.927.6523 or via email at completeathletece@gmail.com

Full EMR Course Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 14 2016 from 8am to 5pm Ohio State University Atwell Hall, Room 328 453 W 10th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210

September Recertification Course Arlington, VA September 10, 2016, 8 am to 5 pm MedStar NRH Rehabilitation Network, Marymount 4040 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 120 Arlington, Virginia 22203

EMR Recertification Course Saturday, August 13 2016 from 8am to 5pm at Ohio State University Atwell Hall, Room 327 453 W 10th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210 Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Sports Therapy Full EMR From 8am until 5pm on Friday August 19 through Sunday August 21, 2016 at: Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health Center 5001 Rockside Road Independence, Ohio 44131 Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Sports Therapy EMR Recertification From 8am until 5pm on Saturday, August 20 2016 at: Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health Center 5001 Rockside Road Independence, Ohio 44131 CrossFit and Olympic Lifting: Understanding PT Evaluation, Treatment and Return to Sport Presented by Complete Athlete Continuing Education (CACE) Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28 5450 Wadsworth Bypass, Unit B, Arvada, CO 80002

Full EMR Course, Scottsdale, AZ 8am to 5pm on Friday, 23 Sep - Sunday, 25 Sep Center for Athletic Performance 8541 E. Anderson Dr., #100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 2016 International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) Annual Scientific Meeting September 15-17, 2016 Westin St. Francis on Union Square - San Francisco, CA Physiotherapy Concurrent Session Available – September 15, 2016 www.ishameetings.net Join us for the first annual Mountain Land Running Summit in beautiful Park City, Utah. Network with colleagues and leaders in the field of Running Medicine in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by the stunning fall colors of Utah's Wasatch Mountains. Featuring 14 presentations (12.5 CEU hours) covering a range of Running Medicine topics including Running Mechanics, Injury Management, Running Across the Lifespan, Race Day Issues and Returning to Running PostInjury. The Mountain Land Running Summit is an opportunity to network with other Running Medicine experts while enjoying the recreational opportunities that Park City has to offer.

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October Full EMR From 2pm until 8pm on Friday, September 16, and from 8am until 5pm on Saturday September 17 and Sunday, September 18, 2016 Sports Performance Enhancement and Rehabilitation (SPEAR) 30 Broad Street Ground Level A New York, New York 10004 Full EMR Course, Scottsdale, AZ 8am to 5pm on Friday, 23 Sep through Sunday, 25 Sep 2016 Center for Athletic Performance 8541 E. Anderson Dr., #100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Lead instructor: Cassie Gibson

National Student Conclave October 27-29, 2016 Miami, Florida www.apta.org/nsc

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MARINE CORPS MARATHON Emergency Medical Responder Course Thursday, October 27, noon to 6 pm Friday, October 28 - Saturday, October 29 8 am to 5 pm Full Course MedStar NRH Rehabilitation Network at Lafayette Centre 1120 20th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 EMR Recertification Course Saturday, October 29, 2016 8am until 5pm Courtyard by Marriott Springfield VA 6710 Commerce Street Springfield, VA 22150

2016 King of Prussia Full EMR Noon to 8 pm, Friday, September 30 8 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday, October 1-2 NovaCare/Select Medical 680 American Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 November

November 5-6, 2016 Portland, Oregon Portland Marriott Waterfront Downtown The Science of Running Medicine brings together three of the leading clinical researchers involving running mechanics and injury. With a combined 75+ years of clinical practice and 350+ publications, the faculty is committed to providing health care professionals and the running community with evidenced-based strategies to advance running injury management.

The Science of Running Medicine recognizes that not all runners are created equal, and neither are the injury prevention and recovery methods. By combining science and practice, successful approaches can be individualized for you, your patients and your clients.

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EMR Full Course TCC at UNLV, Las Vegas In conjunction with SPTS Team Concept Conference From 8am until 5pm on Monday, November 28 through Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at UNLV Student Union Monday Rm. 205, Tuesday Rm. 219, Wednesday Rm. 208B 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Paradise, NV 89154 TCC EMR Recertification at UNLV Las Vegas In conjunction with TCC 2016 EMR Recertification, capacity 45 From 8am until 5pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at: UNLV Student Union Rm. 208C 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Paradise, NV 89154 2017 January EMR Full Course Friday, January 6 - Sunday, January 8, 2017 8am until 5pm Team Rehabilitation Training Center 30801 Barrington Madison Heights, MI 48071 EMR Full Course January 13-15, 2017 Texas Health Ben Hogan Concussion Center Fort Worth 800 5th Ave #402 Fort Worth, TX 76104 Lead: Shelly Weinstein

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February EMR Full Course In conjunction with CSM 2017 8am until 5pm on Sunday February 12 through Tuesday February 14, 2017 Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North 823 North Loop 1604 East San Antonio, TX 78209

Team Concept Conference December 1-3, 2016 Planet Hollywood Hotel and Resort Las Vegas, NV Registration NOW OPEN! Exhibitor registration now open!

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Combined Sections Meeting February 15-18, 2017 – San Antonio, Texas

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