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American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
ECG Interpretation in Athletes Initiative
In late February, the 2nd ECG Interpretation in Athletes Summit took place in Seattle, Washington. The Summit brought together top US and international sports cardiologists and primary care sports medicine leaders to update the criteria for the free online learning modules to help physicians better interpret ECG (electrocardiogram) screening results and help reduce the rate of sudden cardiac death in athletes. To date, 7300 modules have been completed by physicians from 93 countries. The modules were produced by AMSSM, supported by FIFA, and hosted by BMJ Learning’s site. To view the modules, visit http://learning.bmj.com.
Collaborative Solutions for Safety in Sport National Meeting
Cosponsored by the NATA and AMSSM, the goal of this meeting is to bring together state high school athletic association and sports medicine leaders to discuss and promote implementation of current health and safety best practices.
Two Popular Preconference Courses, Annual Meeting Service Project Scheduled for 2015 AMSSM 24th Annual Meeting
The AMSSM will be hosting 2 popular preconference courses at its April 2015 Annual Meeting in Hollywood, Florida—Advanced Sports Ultrasound and Sports Ultrasound: Fundamentals of the Upper Extremity. In addition, an optional educational preconference, AMSSM/NCAA: Key Issues for the College Team Physician, will be available. Registration is now open at http://www.amssm.org. Register early as these courses fill up quickly.
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Course Directors: Jonathan Finnoff, DO, and Sean Mulvaney, MD
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Course Director: Ken Mautner, MD, and Robert Monaco, MD
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Course Chair: Jonathan A. Drezner, MD
Moderator: John P. DiFiori, MD
The AMSSM Foundation is once again hosting a humanitarian service project; this time to benefit the community of Hollywood, Florida on Tuesday, April 4, 2014. This project is part of the Foundation’s Impacting Lives: Why We Give Back initiative. AMSSM has chosen to work with HandsOn Broward County for this service project. HandsOn Broward partners with more than 600 other nonprofit organizations to offer volunteers hundreds of worthwhile and gratifying service opportunities. For more information and to volunteer, visit http://www.amssmfoundation.org/.
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American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
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Upcoming Meetings and Courses
March 28, 2015
Las Vegas, NV
April 10-12, 2015
Rosemont, IL
July 9-12, 2015
Orlando, FL
August 14-16, 2015
Chicago, IL
August 28-30, 2015
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
October 25-27, 2015
Orthopaedic Learning Center
Rosemont, IL
Sports Physical Therapy Section (SPTS)
SPTS Presents Awards at Homecoming Event at Combined Sections Meeting
The Sports Physical Therapy Section, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), is pleased to announce winners of the awards presented at the Homecoming Event at the Combined Sections Meeting on February 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts. President Tim Tyler opened the evening with remarks, followed by the recognition of 25-year SPTS members and new sports clinical specialists by Vice President Rob Manske. Airelle Hunter-Giordano, Residency SIG Chair, recognized the newly credentialed and re-credentialed sports physical therapy residency programs. Barbara Sanders, Governance Services Chair, served as the master of ceremonies.
Awards presented included the following.
JOSPT Excellence in Research Award
Comparison of the short-term outcomes between trigger point dry needling and trigger point manual therapy for the management of chronic mechanical neck pain: a randomized clinical trial.
Rocio Llamas-Ramos, PT; Daniel Pecos-Martín, PT, PhD; Tomás Gallego-Izquierdo, PT, PhD; Inés Llamas-Ramos, PT, Gustavo Plaza-Manzano, PT; Ricardo Ortega-Santiago, PT, PhD; Joshua A. Cleland, PT, PhD; César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, PT, PhD, DMSc
JOSPT George Davies-James A. Gould Excellence in Clinical Inquiry Award
Clinical rehabilitation guidelines for matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation on the tibiofemoral joint.
Peter K. Edwards, PT, MSc; Timothy Ackland, PhD, FASMF; Jay R. Ebert, PT, PhD
IJSPT Achievement of Distinction
Outstanding Original Research Manuscript Excellence Award
A speed distanced-based classification system for injury prevention and research in international and domestic youth baseball.
Michael J. Axe, MD; Michael Stube, PhD; David Osinki; James R. Andrew, MD; Lynn Synder-Mackler PT, ScD
Case Report Manuscript Award
Diagnosis and expedited surgical intervention of a complete hamstring avulsion in a military combatives athlete: a case study.
Shaun J. O’Laughlin. PT, DPT, OCS; Timothy W. Flynn. PT, PhD; Richard B. Westrick, PT, DSc; Michael D. Ross, PT, DHSc
Legacy Fund Grant Awards
Lower extremity injury risk following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and return to Major League Soccer.
Amelia Arundale, PT, DPT, SCS
Prospective study of the impact of quadriceps femoris strength at return-to-sport on long-term knee joint mechanics and performance in young, active individuals after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Matthew P. Ithurburn, PT, DPT, OCS
SPTS Excellence in Research Award
Achieving symmetry in ACL return to sport testing does not represent prior functional levels.
Elizabeth Wellsandt
New Horizon Award
Catherine Quatman-Yates, PT, PhD
Outstanding Service Award
Michael Mullaney, PT, DPT, SCS
Outstanding Student Award
Christa Wille
Lynn Wallace Clinical Educator Award
Robert Panariello, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS
Excellence in Education Award
Terry Grindstaff, PT, PhD, ATC, SCS
Jack C. Hughston Award
Richard Steadman
Hall of Fame Turner A. Blackburn Lifetime Achievement Award
Mark S. DeCarlo, PT, DPT, MHA, ATC, SCS
2015 Ronald G. Peyton Award
Colonel Josef H. Moore, PT, PhD, SCS
The evening continued with a members-only celebration in the East Club Lounge, with 400 members attending. The event was named “homecoming” because Combined Sections Meeting was held in Indianapolis, the home of the SPTS office.
Congratulations to all award winners, and all those SPTS members recognized in 2015!