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Forward9th Annual Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine for the Clinician 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: George Pujalte, MD, Daniel Montero, MD, and Wesley Troyer, DO
March 7 - 9, 2025 - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Mayo Clinic's 9th Annual Sports Medicine for the Clinician 2025 CME conference in Orlando, Florida offers attendees the confidence to accurately diagnose and treat sports-related conditions, as well as injuries sustained during recreational physical activities. This CME conference covers appropriate testing and referral criteria, as well as what is on the horizon for diagnosis and treatment. The conference also helps to improve the specific skills in physical exam and imaging interpretation that assist in the diagnosis of conditions that may have implications for participation, performance and recovery in sports and recreational physical activities.
Target Audience
This course is designed for athletic trainers, physical therapists, NPs, PAs, sports medicine physicians, family physicians, physiatrists, internists, pediatricians, ER physicians, orthopedists, and medical providers involved in the care and management of athletes and active individuals in clinic or nonoperative/nonsurgical/noninvasive settings.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the signs and symptoms of relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) in both genders.
- List management options for progression of untreated or improperly treated relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S).
- Review common medications and supplements that can cause positive drug tests in athletes.
- Define harmful effects of medications and supplements on sports performance.
- Describe the diagnostic processes and treatments for skin conditions that allow athletes to continue participating.
- Review the outcomes of various management strategies and preventive measures of specific skin conditions.
- Examine the specifics of exertion headaches, cervicogenic headaches, altitude-related headaches, exercise migraines, and other sport-related headaches.
- Investigate effective treatment options like medications and nerve blocks for various headache treatment methods in athletes.
- Review the necessary steps for patients to safely use cannabis for pain relief and explain its effects on sports participation.
- Explain the latest concussion detection methods featured in popular media.
- Describe the latest concussion prevention tools used in professional leagues.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Broadcast in Eastern Time
Friday, March 7, 2025 | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibit Hall |
7:45 | Introduction / Pre-Test |
Moderator: Ryan C. McCoy, PT, DPT, OCS Step-by-Step to High-Level Participation: Sports Medicine Clinic, to “Under the Knife,” and Rehabbing Back | |
8:00 | Mechanics of Mechanical Signs and Symptoms: Diagnosis and Non-Operative Options of Meniscal Tears Steven Hung, MD |
8:20 | Repairing the Cushion: Surgical Solutions for Meniscal Injuries Matthew M. Crowe, MD |
8:40 | Returning to High-Level Sports: Rehabilitation for Athletes Post-Meniscal Surgery Irvin (Scott) Haak, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS |
9:00 | Case Discussion Ryan C. McCoy, PT, DPT, OCS |
9:15 | Turning to the Future: Emerging Non-Surgical Injection Treatments for Meniscal Injuries Shane A. Shapiro, MD |
9:45 | Q&A Panel |
10:00 | Paper Poster Presentations / Exhibit Hall / Break |
10:30 | Popping Out and In: Identifying and Treating Athletes with a Pathologically Unstable Shoulder Kristina F. DeMatas, DO |
10:50 | Strengthening Stabilizers: Rehabilitation Details for an Unstable Shoulder Tava R. Buck, PT, DPT, OCS |
11:10 | Tying up Loose Ends: Guiding the Decision to Refer for Surgery to Treat Shoulder Instability Erick M. Marigi, MD |
11:30 | Advantage-Disadvantage: Hypermobility, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and Sports Dacre Knight, MD |
11:50 | Q&A Panel |
12:00 p.m. | Lunch / Paper Poster Presentations / Exhibit Hall / Adjourn General Session |
Workshops – Additional Fee | |
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Fundamentals of Using Ultrasound in the Clinic (Free Workshop) Raul A. Rosario-Concepcion, MD, Wesley D. Troyer, DO, and Jeffrey P. Nadwodny, DO |
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Shockwave Therapy Basics Jennifer Arthurs, APRN and Casandra M. Stoll |
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Evaluation of Post-Concussion Syndrome in Athletes Jennifer R. Maynard, MD and Tava Buck, PT, DPT |
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Introduction to Musculoskeletal Injections Workshop Daniel P. Montero, MD, Steven Hung, MD, and George G.A. Pujalte, MD |
5:00 p.m. | Adjourn Workshops |
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | |
7:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast / Exhibit Hall / Paper Poster Session |
7:50 | Introduction |
Moderator: Jeff P. Nadwodny, DO More than Musculoskeletal: the “Medicine” in Sports Medicine | |
8:00 | Mind Games: Optimizing Mental Health for Sports Performance Barry R. Narapareddy, MD |
8:20 | When the Heart Can’t Take It: Sports Cardiology Applications and Frontiers Elizabeth H. Dineen, DO |
8:40 | The Heat is On: Heat Illness, Rhabdomyolysis, and Other Florida Concerns Sara E. Filmalter, MD |
9:00 | Case Discussion Jeff P. Nadwodny, DO |
9:15 | Catching the ZZZs: The Impact of Sleep on Sports Performance Emir Festic, MD, MS |
9:45 | Q&A Panel |
10:00 | Paper Poster Presentations/ Exhibit Hall / Break |
10:30 | The Intricate Balance: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S) Jennifer R. Maynard, MD |
10:50 | Leveling the Field: Knowing What Medications and Supplements May Get Your Athlete in Trouble Matthew B. Anastasi, MD |
11:10 | Scratching the Surface: When Skin Conditions Affect Sports Participation and Performance Jason C. Sluzevich, MD |
11:30 | Head Games: Headache Diagnosis and Management in Sports Olga P. Fermo, MD |
11:50 | Q&A Panel |
12:00 p.m. | Lunch / Paper Poster Presentations / Exhibit Hall / Adjourn General Session |
Workshops – Additional Fee | |
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | The Upper Extremity Exam in a Busy Clinic Thomas Berger, CHT, DPT and Keith T. Aziz, MD |
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Sports Medicine Coverage Preparedness Sara Filmalter, MD and Casandra M. Stoll |
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | How to Apply Splints and Casts for Various Musculoskeletal Injuries James C. Braxton, CHT, OT and Steven Hung, MD |
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Physical Examination of the Lower Extremities Irvin S. (Scott) Haak, PT, DPT and Vincent C. Zummo, PA-C |
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Basic Suturing Workshop Erick Marigi, MD and Matthew M. Crowe, MD |
5:00 p.m. | Adjourn Workshops |
Sunday, March 9, 2025 | |
7:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast / Exhibit Hall / Paper Poster Session |
7:50 | Introduction |
Moderator: Vincent C. Zummo, PA-C Reaching the Frontier: Newer Concepts Entering Practice | |
8:00 | The Highs and Lows: Evidence-Based Medical Cannabis Use in Pain and Injury Mark Friedrich B. Hurdle, MD |
8:20 | Collars, Guardian Helmets, and Chemicals: Updates on Concussion Prevention and Detection Amaal J. Starling, MD |
8:40 | Case Discussion Vincent C. Zummo, PA-C |
9:00 | Through and Through: Newer Percutaneous and Minimally Invasive Treatments in Sports Medicine Raul A. Rosario-Concepcion, MD |
9:20 | Frontiers in Pain Management: Interventions with Promise Mark Friedrich B. Hurdle, MD |
9:40 | Case Discussion Vincent C. Zummo, PA-C |
10:00 | Q&A Panel |
10:30 | Paper Poster Presentations / Exhibit Hall / Break |
10:45 | Measuring the Elusive: Sleep, Wearables, and Apps Emir Festic, MD, MS |
11:05 | Orthobiologics in the Future: Sports Medicine Applications Joshua M. Romero, MD |
11:25 | Turning the Tide: Newer Psychiatric Interventions to Address Mental Health in Sports and Athletics Barry R. Narapareddy, MD |
11:45 | Case Discussion Vincent C. Zummo, PA-C |
12:00 | Q&A Panel and Post-Test |
12:30 p.m. | Adjourn General Session |
Program Schedule is subject to change without notice
Rooms are reserved for attendees and their guests at the group rate starting at $239 per night plus applicable fees and taxes. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block sells out or before the expiration date of February 17, 2025, whichever comes first. The discounted rate is available three days prior to and three days after the course dates based upon availability of group rooms at the time of the request.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 19.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 19.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 19.25 AOA Category 2-A credits.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Session (Live or Livestream) | 11.25 |
| Friday | 3.50 |
| Saturday | 3.50 |
| Sunday | 4.25 |
| Optional Workshops - Live Only - fees may apply - Friday | 4.00 |
| Fundamentals of Using Ultrasound in the Clinic 1-2pm | 1.00 |
| Shockwave Therapy Basics 2-3pm | 1.00 |
| Evaluation of Post-Concussion Syndrome in Athletes 3-5pm | 2.00 |
| Introduction to Musculoskeletal Injections Workshop 4-5pm | 1.00 |
| Optional Workshops - Live Only - fees may apply - Saturday | 4.00 |
| The Upper Extremity Exam in a Busy Clinic 1-2pm | 1.00 |
| Sports Medicine Coverage Preparedness 1-2pm | 1.00 |
| How to Apply Splints and Casts for Various Musculoskeletal Injuries 2-3pm | 1.00 |
| Physical Examination of the Lower Extremities 3-4pm | 1.00 |
| Basic Suturing Workshop 45pm | 1.00 |
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Available Credit
- 19.25 AAPA Category 1
- 19.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 19.25 ANCC
- 19.25 AOA Category 2-A
- 19.25 Attendance
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