FWATA Annual Symposium
General Session Schedule of Events*
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Pre-Convention Workshops
pre-registration is required for both workshops
If you have already pre-registered and would like to attend a workshop please email Kristal Slover at kemig@calpoly.edu to add you to the session(s).
3-5pm Kahuku Room
Introduction to Elastic Therapeutic Taping "Kinesio tape" 2 CEUs
Jayson Goo, ATC, MA, CKTI – University of Hawaii
Limited to 60 attendees
Please come dressed in lab attire-loose fitting clothing, i.e.
shorts and tank tops.
This presentation will be a two-hour basic overview of elastic therapeutic taping that involves the theoretical and scientific concepts of how the modality works. This class is a standard presentation used by the Kinesio Taping Association to provide a background for those interested in Kinesio Tape. In this workshop the attendees will participate in three tapings. The presentation will be open to the first 60 registrants. Registration fee for 2 additional CEUs and Materials: $80
6-10pm Kahuku Room
Intermediate Elastic Therapeutic Taping "Kinesio tape" 4 CEUs
Jayson Goo, ATC, MA, CKTI – University of Hawaii
Limited to 40 attendees
Please come dressed in lab attire-loose fitting clothing, i.e.
shorts and tank tops.
This presentation will be a 4 hour workshop that is designed for the practitioner who has previous experience in this modality. It will be light on the science and theory, and focused on the different tape applications that can be used in various stages of injury rehabilitation and prevention. Limited to the first 40 registrants. Registration Fee for 4 additional CEUs and Materials: $120
Thursday, July 1
General Session
Molokai Room
8-9am
Postural Control in Persons with Low Back Pain Following Stabilization Exercises
Christina Grace Orozco, MEd, ATC, EMT
University of Virginia
Persons with a history of chronic low back pain (CLBP) exhibit poor postural control and inappropriate adaptations during prolonged activity. Stabilization exercise focused on core musculature may help reduce these adaptations. Our research examined static and dynamic balance immediately following core stabilization exercises and immediately following aerobic fatigue in active individuals with a self-reported history of non-specific CLBP. Results and clinical recommendations will be discussed.
9-10am
The Female Athlete’s Triad: A Woman’s Health Issue
Christopher Taylor, MD
Aloha Pain Sports and Spine Medicine, Inc.
The lecture will consist of a brief overview of the components of the female athlete triad (amenorrhea, osteoporosis, and decreased caloric intake through disordered eating habits), a brief history of its detection, recognition of symptoms and complications, treatment plans and prevention protocols.
10am Exhibits Open – ATCs Only
Maui Room
10:30-11:30am
The role of advances in hand strength measurement in the assessment of upper extremity pathology
John McChesney, PhD, LAT
Boise State University
While instrumented strength testing of the forearm and hand is not commonplace in the athletic training setting, there is application for it and advances in strength measurement technology now facilitate this clinical assessment process. Researchers have recently described new technology for measurement of grip strength. Specifically, quantified motor function of selected digits and muscles controlled by specific nerve branches can be assessed. Pathologies described and their relationship to instrumented grip force assessment include brachial nerve plexus and cervical nerve syndromes, cubital tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuritis, pronator teres syndrome, medial epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, etc.
1130-1230 Lunch - Exhibits closed for lunch
1230-130pm
Hip Muscle Pathology: Evaluation, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Mack Rubley, PhD, ATC, CSCS*D
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Hip muscle injuries are common in the athletic populations. Current strength and conditioning technique may predispose athletes to muscular imbalances, increasing the potential for hip abductor and hip flexor injury. This talk will focus on the causes, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of this common condition. This presentation will also provide the clinician with tools to identify those at risk for the purposes of prevention.
130-230pm
Clinical Applications for Concussion Assessment and Return to Play
Amanda Rice, MS, ATC
California State University, Fullerton
This presentation will update healthcare professionals on the most current recommendations for the evaluation of sports concussions and critical criteria for return to activity. The information presented will be based off of current trends and research available, including highlights from the 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport. Most importantly, this session will provide the clinician with tangible information that can be immediately implemented to their work setting, improving patient care. This presentation will benefit those who are interested in ‘where the rubber meets the road’ in concussion management.
2:30 – 3pm - Exhibit Break
3-4pm
Techniques to recognize and approach eating disordered athletes
Michelle Wimberley, PhD, ATC
American Public University
Most certified athletic trainers have dealt with a female athlete with an eating disorder but only about 25% feel confident in identifying an eating disordered athlete and even less feel confident approaching the athlete. This presentation will provide the certified athletic trainer information on recognizing athletes with eating disorders and provide tips to approach the athlete.
4-5pm
Secondary School Concussion Management
Eric Taylor, MS, ATC, LAT
Centennial High School
Management of concussions within the high school setting presents with a variety of challenges; for example, how do adolescents differ from adults, what form of testing should an athletic trainer utilize, how is the athletic trainers’ directing physician involved, establishing parent consent, and budgetary concerns. This talk addresses these concerns at one high school in Boise, ID.
5:45-6:30pm -Exhibitor Social
Maui Room
Friday, July 2
Molokai Room
8-9am
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: Not a Graston Monopoly
Gary Lang, MS, ATC
Foothill College and M.O.R.E Physical Therapy
A Physiological Explanation of how & why instruments can augment the soft tissue techniques we’re accustomed to applying with our hands, how instruments can extend the life of our hands and a comparison of the popular tools & instruments being utilized today.
9-10am
Cost saving alternatives for ankle taping - scientific approach comparing different braces vs. the common ankle tape
Homayun 'Homer' Gharavi
German Academy of Applied Sports Medicine
Taping is ubiquitous in athletic care. It is supposed to provide stability to joints. However, research progressively suggests that improved proprioception and neuronal reflex responses are the main reasons behind the preventive effect of taping. This implicits that tape remains to be an integral part of the Athletic Trainer's every day routine – despite the high running expenses for this disposable and single-use product. While taping delivers a high amount of proprioceptive gain, it also restricts end-range of motion (ROM) and is a disposable aid. This lecture presents the results of a comparative cross-over study aimed to find out, whether the cost effective braces, which allow an unrestricted ROM, provide a similar grade in injury prevention by augmenting performability.
10-10:30 - Exhibit Break
10:30-1130am
Identifying Risk Factors for Exertional Heat Illness
Michelle Cleary, PhD
University of Hawaii
Exertional heat illness is entirely preventable and armed with information; the Athletic Trainer can identify athletes at risk and prevent a potentially catastrophic event. In addition to the extrinsic risk factors such as environmental conditions or equipment load, individual athletes may be at increased susceptibility for exertional heat illness. Intrinsic risk factors will be discussed and specific, practical assessment techniques for the Athletic Trainer will be presented.
1130-1230 Lunch
12noon Exhibits Close
1230-130pm
Chronic Pain: Fact or Fiction Part I
Linda Rowan, MD, ATC
Kerrey Barton, DO, MBA
Presentation begins with an overview of chronic pain and then introduces an athlete who initially has a low back injury that goes on to develop complex regional pain syndrome. A philosophy of treatment along the pain continuum, from acute to chronic, will be presented including an overview of the disease states. Pain treatment strategies will be discussed including therapy interventions, interventional pain management options, medication management, and non-traditional treatment approaches.
1:30-2:30pm
Chronic Pain: Fact or Fiction Part 2
Linda Rowan, MD, ATC
Kerrey Barton, DO, MBA
15min break
2:45-3:45pm
The Most Dangerous Sport
Katie Walsh, EdD, ATC, LAT
East Carolina University
Sixty-six percent of all catastrophic sports injuries to high school and college female athletes are attributed to cheerleading. Since cheerleading is not a sport recognized by the NCAA, it is therefore not regulated. Injuries include traditional overuse conditions to an alarming percentage of cervical spine and closed head injury as well as fatalities. This presentation will focus on the recognition of the skill and physical dexterity in cheerleaders. It provides strategies for prevention of injuries to both men and women; from try-out criteria, to controlled practice sessions, to prevention of weight issues in flyers (small women).
3:45-4:30pm
Panel Discussion
Larry Gardner, ATC, LAT, PT
Chuck Kimmel, LAT, ATC
Bill Chambers, ATC
Three outstanding leaders in the profession talk about the importance of leadership
4:45- 5:45 - FWATA Business Meeting
Molokai Room
5:45-6:30 State Meetings
Room TBD
6:30-8:30 - FWATA Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards
(included as part of your registration)
Saturday, July 3
Molokai Room
7-8:30
Henry Schein Student Leadership Breakfast
8-9am
The Post-Surgical Patient: Top 10 Things you Should Know About
Scott Cheatham, DPT, OCS, ATC
National Institute of Restorative Exercise
The health professional needs to be familiar with common post-surgical conditions in order to create safe, effective rehabilitation programs. Designing rehabilitation programs can be challenging due to the difference among patients and the many physiologic changes that occur after surgery. This lecture will cover the top 10 principles that are essential in designing a safe rehabilitation program.
9-10am
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy to Treat Bilateral Patellar Tendonitis in Female Collegiate Soccer Athlete: A Case Study
Kelsey Bains, ATC, Annie Nalepa, Jason Bennett, DA, ATC
Chapman University
This presentation will follow a collegiate soccer athlete who suffered from five years of pain resulting from chronic bilateral patellar tendonitis which resolved after receiving platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Details of the case, along with the latest evidence regarding the effectiveness of PRP will be discussed.
15min break
10:15-11:15am
Fatigue in the Athlete
Mike Milligan, MD, CAQSM
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Fatigue is a common complaint in the athletic population. An awareness and consideration of common causes, reversible causes, and potentially life threatening causes is a necessary skill for sports medicine providers. This talk will focus on the differential diagnosis of fatigue in the athlete, the evaluation of this complaint, and management considerations for various causes. The discussion will be supplemented by case examples.
11:15-12:00 - Closing Remarks and Drawing
Future Meeting Sites and Dates
Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, NV - April 13-17, 2011
Town and Country Resort, San Diego, CA - April 11-15, 2012
Double Tree Hotel, Sacramento, CA – April 10-14, 2013
Student Presentations and Development will be held on July 1-2, 2010!
**Any questions regarding the FWATA Annual Meeting please contact Hazel Ando @ 805/893-8320 or hazel.ando@athletics.ucsb.edu