Join us on December 6th for the 22nd Annual Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Update 

 Primary Care Evaluation and Treatment of Injuries from Sport, Recreation & Exercise

The Slocum Research & Education Foundation, in joint sponsorship with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), is pleased to host the 22nd Annual Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Update on December 6, 2014, from 8:00a - 12:00p at the Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Eugene, Oregon. Primary care providers and allied health professionals are encouraged to attend.

 Course objectives:

• Understand the importance of sleep in injury prevention, recovery and athletic performance
• Identify at-risk populations for acute knee injuries and articulate key components of effective, evidence-based prevention and post-surgical rehabilitation programs
• Understand the course of treatment for common injuries sustained in sport, recreation & exercise
• Develop or refine skills in performing orthopedic exams of the upper and lower extremities
• Define the characteristics of concussion injury, symptoms of deteriorating neurological function, and risk factors that may complicate recovery
• Identify steps in the clinical management of mild traumatic brain injury, including return to school, work and play criteria

Schedule:

07:30 - 08:00   Registration and Continental Breakfast by MLK Catering

08:00 - 09:00   Plenary Session #1

• Epidemiology of Injuries from Sport, Recreation & Exercise;  presented by Michael C. Koester, MD, ATC
• The Importance of Sleep for Injury Recovery & Human Performance; presented by James C. Chesnutt, MD
• ACL Prevention and Long-Term Consequences of ACL Injury; presented by Brick A. Lantz, MD

09:00 - 10:00    Break Out Session #1 (Attend three, 20 minute rotations)

Fundamentals of musculoskeletal exam sessions: Hand, shoulder, elbow, knee, foot/ankle. Select three sessions; 20 minute rotations through each exam area of choice.

10:00 - 11:00     Break Out Session #2 (Attend two, 30 minute rotations)

Diagnosis & Treatment of common injuries from sport, recreation & exercise: Rotator cuff tears; common fractures in sport, recreation and exercise; acute knee injuries; overexertion and overuse injuries. Select two sessions; 20 minute rotations through each area of choice. Session covers basic injury-specific differential diagnoses, imaging, injection considerations, rehabilitation goals, and prevention techniques. Interactive Q & A encouraged.

11:00 - 12:00     Plenary Session #2

Concussion Diagnosis & Management; presented by Michael C. Koester, MD, ATC                   

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Registration:  Pre-registration online is required by Tuesday, December 2, 2014 (link below).

Cost of Attendance:  The cost of attendance is $50.00. Secure payment is available online using Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

Catering: We are proud to be supporting the MLK Ed Center, a collaboration between Lane County Youth Services and the Lane County Educational District, by featuring food and beverages provided by the MLK Culinary Arts Program.

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and Slocum Research & Education Foundation. The OHSU School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit: OHSU School of Medicine, Division of CME, designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Commercial  Support Statement: This course is made possible through a generous educational grant provided by McKenzie Crossing Orthopedic Physical Therapy in Springifeld, Oregon.

The event welcomes exhibitors. Exhibitor fees are used to pay for conference materials, staff hours, food and beverages.

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