Preventing Injuries and Optimizing Performance in Young Athletes: What You Need to Know

The 3rd Annual Slocum Sports Injury Clinic for Coaches

Slocum Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
March 13, 2010 at 8am

Schedule

8:00-8:05- Introduction- Michael C. Koester, MD, ATC

8:05-8:25- What You Need to Know About Concussions- Koester

8:25-8:45- What You Need to Know About Sideline Emergencies- Laura Baker, MS, ATC

8:45-9:15- What You Need to Know About Nutrition for Athletes- Jessica Wilson, MS, RD

9:15-9:25- Q&A Session

9:25-9:35- Break

9:35-9:55- What You Need to Know About ACL Injury Prevention- Julie Embree, PT

9:55-10:25- What You Need to Know About the Basics of Strength Training- Ricky Rodriguez, ATC, CSCS

10:25-10:55- What You Need to Know About Core Conditioning: Getting the Most from Limited Equipment- Julie Embree, PT

10:55-11:05- Q&A Session

11:05-11:10- Break 

11:10-11:30- What You Need to Know About Sorting Out Owie’s from Injuries: Who Needs to See a Doctor?- Koester

11:30-11:50- What You Need to Know About Nutritional Supplements and Performance Enhancing Drugs- Lisa Pomranky, MD

11:50-12:00- Q&A Session

 Please join us for this unique and informal opportunity to learn about common athletic injuries and conditions. In addition to the scheduled lecture format there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions of some of the region’s leading sports medicine experts.

There is no fee for this course and a continental breakfast and snack will be provided. Please see the map for directions to the Slocum Center.

To ensure that we have enough course materials, seating, and snacks, please reply to Michael.koester@slocumcenter.com if you plan on attending.