7th Annual Sports Medicine Conference

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TARGET AUDIENCE
Physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, certified athletic trainers, nurses, and other clinicians specializing in care of active patients.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
The 7th Annual Allina Health Sports Medicine Conference presented by Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists is intended to provide the sports medicine practitioner a comprehensive overview of the medical care and management of athletes.

This year’s conference will focus on soccer athletes and common injuries incurred during participation. The content has been developed to encompass whole-person care of athletes with particular focus on the soccer athlete. Attendees will have opportunity to learn through didactic lecture and hands-on breakout sessions.
OVERALL OBJECTIVES
1) Recognize key at-risk components for athletes with depression or substance abuse concerns.
2) Review current concussion rehabilitation and return to play considerations in sports.
3) Appraise femoral acetabular impingement treatment and non-operative care options for soccer athletes.
4) Evaluate evidence and techniques for various non-operative/minimally invasive modalities used in physical therapy and non-operative orthopedics.
5) Assess current best practices for ACL and foot/ankle injuries in soccer athletes.
6) Analyze general health components affecting soccer athletes performance levels including nutrition, environment, and age.

We are excited to announce that George Chiampas, DO, CAQSM, FACEP, U.S. Soccer Chief Medical Officer will be in attendance and speaking on Heat Illness and Heat Stroke ‘Best Practices’ and Player Safety in Soccer 

George Chiampas, DO, CAQSM, FACEP
Assistant Professor, Departments of Emergency Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Director, Community and Sports Event Preparedness Management
Director of CCARES
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
Chief Medical Officer, United States Soccer Federation
Medical Director Bank of America, Chicago Marathon & Shamrock Shuffle
Team Physician, Chicago Blackhawks
EMS Medical Liaison, Chicago Police Department
Member, FIFA Medical Committee

AGENDA (updated 6/17)

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS

Cody Adams, MA, LADC
Men’s Outpatient Counselor, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Saint Paul, MN

Joseph Bellamy, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health; Team Physician, MN United FC

John Berchem, DPT
Physical Therapist, Courage Kenny Sports & Physical Therapy – Eagan

Robby Bershow, MD, CAQ
Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health; Team Physician, MN United FC

Trent Christensen, MD, CAQ
Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health;

Julie Eibensteiner PT, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist, Laurus Athletic Rehab & Performance

Ryan Fader, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health

Kim Grabe, MA, OTR/l
Occupational Therapist, Courage Kenny Sports & Physical Therapy

Linsey Hamilton, DPT, SCS
Physical Therapist, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health

Stacey Hardin, PT, DPT, ATC
Director of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, MN United FC

Sarah Hayes, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health

Aimee Klapach, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health; Chief Medical Officer and Team Physician, MN United FC

Ryan Koepp, DPT, ATR
Courage Kenny Sports & Physical Therapy – Plymouth

Sonia C. Mosch, PhD, LP, ABPP-CN
Positive Neuropsychology, PLLC, Edina

Paul Solie, MPT, SCS
Accelerated Sports Therapy & Fitness

ACCREDITATIONS
Physicians - Allina Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Allina Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Certified Athletic Trainer - Sports and Orthopaedic Specialists is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 7.75 EBP Category hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

Physical Therapists - Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy has bee approved for 8.0 CEC.

Nurses - This activity has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 7.75 hours of credit. However, the nurse is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

Other - Individuals representing other professional disciplines may submit course materials to their respective professional associations for 7.75 hours of continuing education credit

**Please note if you choose the stadium tour your credit max will be 7.00

COURSE MATERIALS
In an effort to Go Green, a link will be provided to those registered 7 business days prior to the symposium to give you an opportunity to download/print the presentations prior to the event. You will be provided with a packet/note sheets to allow you to keep notes as you go along.
ALLINA HEALTH EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT
For questions regarding reimbursement, call 612-262-4688 #2.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Jessica Bernard, MPT, MHA - Rehabilitation Manager – Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

Robby Bershow, MD – Conference Medical Co-Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician, Nonsurgical Treatment of Muscle, Bone and Joint Conditions Sub-Specialty. Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health; Team Physician, Minnesota United FC

Trent Christensen, MD, CAQ - Conference Medical Co-Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician. Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health
Linsey Hamilton, DPT - Physical Therapist, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health
Krista Lee, BS - Program Specialist, Learning & Development, Allina Health
L. Pearce McCarty III, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon, Shoulder/Elbow Sub-Specialty, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health
Betsy Rutt, RN - Surgical Care Coordinator, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health
Katie Sjostrom, MS, LAT, ATC – Athletic Trainer, Research Associate, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health

Michele Stout - Practice Manager, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health
Ned Tervola, MA, LAT, ATC - Athletic Trainer, Project Manager, Orthopedic Clinical Research,
Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health
Abby Weber, LAT, ATC - Athletic Trainer, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, part of Allina Health

Exhibitor opportunities are available if interested please contact Krista.Lee@allina.com