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American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
AMSSM Launches Sports Ultrasound Online Didactics
AMSSM launched a set of 35 Sports Ultrasound Online Didactic modules this year. The modules were created by the Sports Ultrasound Committee to cover the didactic instructional sessions outlined in the AMSSM Recommended Sports Ultrasound Curriculum for Sports Medicine Fellowships. Each video provides a concise overview of the relevant topic. Topics are divided into introductory lectures for diagnostic and interventional ultrasound; live video demonstrations of regional diagnostic ultrasound examinations of the shoulder, elbow, wrist-hand, hip, knee, and elbow; and interventional procedures for each joint. These videos are an exceptional resource for sports medicine fellows and sports medicine physicians new to sports ultrasound. Visit http://www.amssm.org/UltrasoundOnlineDidactics.php to learn more.
AMSSM/MMC Sports Ultrasound Advanced Level Course Registration Open
The AMSSM/MMC Sports Ultrasound Advanced Level Course will take place June 17-19, 2016, in Portland, Maine. It is cosponsored by the Maine Medical Center Sports Medicine Program and AMSSM. The deadline to register for this course is
5th Annual Comprehensive Sports Medicine Update and Board Review
The 5th Annual Comprehensive Sports Medicine Update and Board Review Course will be held June 22-25, 2016, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is a one-of-a kind course designed to provide a comprehensive review of all subjects contained in the sports medicine board examination. The course is jointly provided by the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and the Mayo Clinic. Early registration is open through
2017 IOC Preliminary Program
The IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport will take place March 16-18, 2017, in Monaco. A number of AMSSM members will be presenting, including Past Presidents Drs Cindy Chang, Jonathan Drezner, Kim Harmon, and Margot Putukian; Board of Directors members Drs Irfan Asif and Neeru Jayanthi; as well as members Drs Cheri Blauwet and Babette Pluim.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Register Now for 2016 Annual Meeting
Registration for the AOSSM 2016 Annual Meeting, July 7-10 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is now available at http://www.sportsmed.org. Housing is extremely limited; please be sure to book your rooms now for the best availability and rates. All scientific sessions and exhibits will be held at The Broadmoor. Daily transportation will be provided from The Broadmoor to the Hilton Antlers and Cheyenne Mountain Resort.
AOSSM has also negotiated special rates for rental cars during the meeting. Visit Hertz.com or call 800-654-2240 for your discount using CV#CV04YW0003.
Don’t Fumble the Ball! Register for the Sports Medicine Football Course
Gain cutting-edge knowledge and confidence treating and rehabilitating football injuries from leading team doctors and health care professionals at AOSSM’s Football Sports Medicine 2016: The Playbook for the NFL and Beyond course, May 5-7 in Denver, Colorado. Thanks to our partnerships with the NFL, NFL Physicians Society, and Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society, you will learn the latest in evidence-based practice and the emerging therapies of football injuries. The course provides 19.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for both physicians and athletic trainers. Check out the Preliminary Program and register today at http://www.sportsmed.org.
Specialty Day 2017 Abstract Submissions
Are you interested in presenting your research at Specialty Day 2017 on March 18 in San Diego, CA? Deadline for submissions is May 18, 2016. Questions? Contact Julie Ducey at
Upcoming Meetings and Courses
May 5-7, 2016
Denver, CO
July 7-10, 2016
Colorado Springs, CO
August 12-14, 2016
Chicago, IL
September 23-25, 2016
Rosemont, IL
December 8-11, 2016
Coronado, CA
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
In their long-standing commitment to young athlete health and welfare, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and Youth Sports Safety Alliance hosted the 7th annual Youth Sports Safety Summit in Alexandria, Virginia, on March 15. This year’s program built on the foundation of prior summits and reinforced the theme: Stay Ahead of the Game: Preventing Catastrophic Injury in Youth Sports, with a focus on several sports health conditions and a collaborative approach to safety.
The NFL Foundation, NATA, Gatorade, and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) announced the winners of the Athletic Trainer Initiative, a national contest to provide high schools across the country much-needed funding for athletic trainers. The 15 winning schools received $50,000 to be used toward an athletic training program. The contest is an extension of the partners’ athletic training outreach program, aimed to expand access to this valuable resource and improve youth athlete safety.
The association also unveiled its second annual Youth Sports Safety Ambassador Awards, presented to individuals and/or entities that have made a significant contribution to advancing athlete safety based on 2 criteria: providing exemplary youth sports safety protocols and care that set a precedent and/or model that others can follow; or, by advancing youth sports safety in one of the following areas: provision of appropriate medical care, research, policy change, and/or resource allocation. Recipients included the following: Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillators in Adam’s Memory) for its work with high schools to prevent sudden cardiac arrest through education and lifesaving programs and to assist schools in acquiring AEDs; US Rep Bill Pascrell, Jr (NJ-09) for his significant leadership role in the US Congress in advocating for student athlete safety and his dedication to educating others about the dangers of traumatic brain injury (TBI); and USA Football for its commitment to the safety of young athletes through its leadership, including an innovative, comprehensive approach to teaching and playing the sport, addressing how coaches are trained, athletes are taught, parents are informed, and safety is handled.
Sports Physical Therapy Section (SPTS)
SPTS Announces 2016 Award Winners
SPTS held its annual business meeting and awards ceremony on February 18 at the Anaheim Marriott, in conjunction with the APTA Combined Sections Meeting. More than 200 members attended the event.
Attendees were welcomed by Tim Tyler, SPTS President, before Blaise Williams, Vice President, recognized Sports Clinical Specialists and 25-year Section members. Newly credentialed and re-credentialed residency programs were recognized by Airelle Hunter-Giordano, Residency SIG Chair.
The top honor of the night, the Ronald G. Peyton Award, was presented to Dr R. M. Barney Poole. The Turner A. Blackburn Lifetime Achievement Hall of Fame Award was presented to Gail “Cookie” Freidhoff-Bohman.
Other awards included the following:
JOSPT Excellence in Research Award
Presented by George Davies to Björn Aasa, Lars Berglund, Peter Michaelson, and Ulrika Aasa
JOSPT George Davies-James A. Gould Excellence in Clinical Inquiry Award
Anne Benjaminse, Alli Gokeler, Avery Faigenbaum, Kevin R. Ford, Timothy E. Hewett, James A. Onate, Bert Otten, and Gregory D. Myer
IJSPT Achievement of Distinction Outstanding Original Research Manuscript Excellence Award
Presented by Mike Voight, Editor and Barb Hoogenboom, Sr Associate Editor, IJSPT to Shane Koppenhaver, Danny Harris, Manda Harris, Eric O’Connor, Max Dummar, Theodore Croy, Michael Walker, and Tim Flynn
IJSPT Achievement of Distinction Case Report Manuscript Award
Lisa T. Hoglund, Karin Gravare Silbernagel, and Nicholas R Tawaal
Legacy Fund Grant Awards
Presented by Chuck Thigpen to Aaron Sciascia and Tim Uhl
SPTS Excellence in Research Award
Matthew P. Ithurburn
Coauthors: Mark V. Paterno, Kevin R. Ford, Timothy E. Hewett, Laura C. Schmitt
New Horizon Award
Presented by Mike Voight to Charles Rainey
Outstanding Service Award
Presented by J. W. Matheson to Erik Meira
Outstanding Student Award
Presented by Mike Reiman to Kaitlyn Schleuter
Lynn Wallace Clinical Educator Award
Presented by Mark Paterno to Jason Hugentobler
Excellence in Education Award
Presented by Shawn Hunt to Luis Feigenbaum
Outstanding Special Interest Group
Presented by Drew Jenk to Carol Ferkovic Mack
Jack C. Hughston Award
Presented by Craig Garrison to Dr John Conway