Upcoming Events
CU Sports Medicine Fifth Annual Fall Symposium
Presented by CU Sports Medicine & University of Colorado Department of Orthopaedics
Date/Time: Friday, September 17, 2010 7:00 AM - 3:50 PM (Mountain Time)
Location: CU Stadium Club at Folsom Field - Boulder, Colorado
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This symposium is directed toward Sports Medicine Specialists and allied health professionals who are involved in the care of athletes; Orthopaedic Surgeons, Primary Care Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, and anyone else interested in expanding their knowledge of athletic injuries and conditions of the upper extremity.
Educational objectives
At the conclusion of this symposium, participants of this symposium should be able to:
- Improve assessments of the shoulder through the use of MRI and Ultrasound
- Develop appropriate rehabilitation treatments for the athlete with shoulder instabilityRate current surgical options and rehabilitation for the rotator cuff and biceps tendon tears
- Define common hand, wrist, and elbow injuries of the athlete
- Apply conservative and surgical treatment options for elbow epicondylitis
Keynote Speakers
Bob Hotchkiss, MD | Stephen O'Brien, MD | Anthony Romeo, MD | Timothy Tyler, DPT
Invited Guest Speakers
Brian Petersen, MD | Tom Noon, MD | Peter Millet, MD
CU Sports Medicine Faculty
Eric C. McCarty, MD | Armando Vidal, MD | Frank Scott, MD | John Hill, MD | Sourav Poddar, MD
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"On the Field Management of the Injured Athlete"
August 6th, 2010 - Ritchie Center, University of Denver Campus
The Sports Medicine team from the University of Colorado hosted their 4th annual “On the Field Management of the Injured Athlete” symposium on Friday, August 6th, 2010. Hosted in the Ritchie Center on the University of Denver Campus, the event featured healthcare providers sharing their experience and knowledge of the injuries and conditions encountered on the playing field.
The multidisciplinary faculty of ATCs, emergency medical specialists and physicians provided presentations on the following topics:
- “Managing an Emergency: Emergency Action Plan” – Sourav Poddar, MD
- “General Medical Emergencies (Anaphylaxis, Respiratory Distress, Diabetic Emergencies, Etc.)” – John Hill, MD
- “Managing Injuries on Different Field Conditions (Ice, Lightning, Etc.)” – Aaron Leu, ATC University of Denver
- “Psychology of the Injured Athlete” – Steve Portenga, Ph.D., M.S.
- “Abdominal and Thoratic Trauma” – Quynh Hoang, M.D.
- “Heat Illness” – Amy MacDougall, M.D.
- “Orthopaedic Trauma: Upper and Lower Extremity” – Armondo Vidal, M.D.
- “Spine Trauma” – Venu Akuthota, M.D.
- “Sideline Concussion Assessment” – Rachel Coel, M.D., Ph.D.
Demonstrations of AED and Spine Boarding/CSpine Management Lab – Stadium Medical and Faculty
Techniques to Target the Athlete at High ACL Injury Risk
September 19, 2009 - Gottesfeld Room, Ritchie Center, DU
This course is designed for physical therapists, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches and other health care providers involved in the training of athletes at high risk of ACL injury. 4.0 CEUs will be offered to ATCs.
Focusing on Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Knee and ACL Injuries
Featuring Guest Speaker Tim Hewett, PhD
September 18, 2009 - CU Stadium Club, Folsom Field, CU Boulder
The symposium will start at 7 am and end at 4 pm. Continuing Medical Education, Certificates of Attendance, and CATA credits will be offered for all participants. This year's guest speakers and lecturers will represent the fields of Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Orthopaedics to name a few.
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