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American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT)
The AASPT is proud to announce that Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD, FAPTA, has been named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA.
Dr Heiderscheit is a professor in the Departments of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin (UW)–Madison. He is the director of the Runners’ Clinic through the UW Sports Medicine Center; director of Badger Athletic Performance Research for UW Athletics; and co-director of the UW Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory. Dr Heiderscheit’s research is aimed at understanding and enhancing the clinical management of orthopaedic conditions, with particular focus on running-related injuries. Support for his research includes the National Institutes of Health, National Football League (NFL) Medical Charities, National Basketball Association (NBA), and General Electric (GE). He is an editor for the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy and just completed 6 years as the treasurer of the AASPT.
The Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association (FAPTA), the association’s highest membership category, serves as inspiration for all physical therapists to attain professional excellence. This honor is eligible to APTA physical therapist members or life member physical therapists who have demonstrated unwavering efforts to advance the physical therapy profession for more than 15 years, prior to the time of nomination.
Congratulations to Dr Heiderscheit!
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
Dr Chad Carlson Assumes AMSSM Presidency, Receives Founders’ Award
Chad Carlson, MD, was installed as president of the AMSSM during its 28th Annual Meeting in Houston, TX.
His advocacy efforts have been especially vital to the organization since he joined in 1997. Dr Carlson helped write the bill that would become the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act, which was signed into law in 2018. He also possesses a commitment to outreach and Christian mission work.
“These are exciting times for sports medicine in general and AMSSM in particular, and I look forward to helping us move into the future,” Dr Carlson said.
During the meeting, Dr Carlson also received the Founders’ Award, which is bestowed when AMSSM leadership determines that a member exemplifies the best that a sports medicine physician can be and do.
“Chad Carlson has been instrumental in developing, nurturing and driving forward the political agenda of AMSSM,” said AMSSM Past President Kimberly Harmon, MD. “His knowledge of the functioning of government has been critical. Chad’s drive, dedication, and service to AMSSM is unsurpassed.”
Announcing New Distinction for AMSSM Members—Fellow of AMSSM
AMSSM announced the designation of Fellow of AMSSM (FAMSSM) during the 2019 AMSSM Annual Meeting.
The goal of this fellow designation is to identify sports medicine physicians who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to lifelong learning, the advancement of the profession, service to AMSSM, and leadership in their communities.
The first class of AMSSM Fellows were recognized during the 2019 Annual Meeting and included all AMSSM Past Presidents and living AMSSM Founders. Applications will open this fall for AMSSM members with at least 10 consecutive years of active membership to apply for the FAMSSM designation. More details will be provided to members in late summer 2019.
AMSSM Research Network Releases $300,000 Request for Proposals
The AMSSM Collaborative Research Network (CRN) announced a $300,000 request for proposals addressing knowledge gaps in the management of osteoarthritis (OA) using cooled radiofrequency (CRF) ablation techniques.
In conjunction with the AMSSM Foundation, the AMSSM CRN released this request for proposals to help facilitate and fund promising research studies that use CRF ablation techniques for the treatment of OA in sports medicine settings.
“There is a need to identify safe, efficacious treatment strategies for OA, and this request for proposals provides us research opportunities to further expand our knowledge of potential treatment options,” said Anthony Beutler, MD, the CRN Leadership Committee Chair.
More details about the grant can be found on the AMSSM CRN website at amssm.org/CRN.php.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Breakaway for a New Soccer-Focused Course
Register today for the 2019 State of the Art Soccer Medicine: An Update From Kids to the MLS course, September 20-21 in Miami, FL, to learn the latest in soccer sports injury prevention and treatment with experts from the AOSSM, MLS, ISAKOS, and AMSSM.
This new course covers the entire field from all corners of the globe. Co-Chairs Christopher Ahmad, MD, Lawrence Lemak, MD, and Bert Mandelbaum, MD, and their expert faculty crafted a comprehensive program on soccer medicine today that addresses issues in medical and surgical treatment, the how-tos of performance science, analytics, strength and conditioning, and so much more!
Visit sportsmed.org to learn about this course and to register.
New! 2019 AOSSM Self-Assessment Examination Now Available
The 2019 version of the Self-Assessment Examination (SAE) is now available for purchase! Each of the available versions (2017 SAE, 2018 SAE, and 2019 SAE) contain 125 peer-reviewed questions covering 11 subject areas, including feedback and references. Study at your own pace from the comfort of your home or office. Each examination offers a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and qualifies for Part II SAE under the ABOS MOC Program.
Exam Highlights
Downloadable answer key, including feedback and references for further study
Imaging examples to build diagnostic skills
Ability to reset and retake the examination to reinforce learning (only the first attempt is recorded)
Additional questions for purchase in groups of 25 in any topic domain to further measure learning
The cost per examination is $150 for members and $175 for nonmembers. The examinations are available for purchase at sportsmed.org. Questions? Contact Meredith Herzog at meredith@aossm.org.
AOSSM gratefully acknowledges Arthrex for an educational grant in support of this activity.
Upcoming Meetings (Learn More and Register at sportsmed.org)
August 9-11, 2019
Chicago, IL
Supported by AMSSM, ISAKOS, and MLS
September 20-21, 2019
Miami, FL
October 11-12, 2019
Rosemont, IL
December 12-14, 2019
Las Vegas, NV
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
Earn Your CEUs in the NATA Professional Development Center
2019 is a reporting year, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until the end of the year to earn the required 50 continuing education units (CEUs). Thanks to the NATA Professional Development Center (PDC), NATA members and nonmembers alike can earn their CEUs year-round, at their convenience. Launched in 2016, the NATA PDC—formerly the NATA Quiz Center—offers more than 250 courses that suit a variety of learning needs. Courses are sortable by keyword, category, domain, level, and type and cover a wide range of topics that athletic trainers encounter in their everyday practice. To accommodate the vast diversity of the athletic training profession, the NATA PDC is constantly updating, sourcing new content and repurposing original content. There are live webinars added to the catalog regularly as on-demand content. There are recorded lectures and presentations from the past 2 NATA conventions and Athletic Training Educators’ Conference, as well.
As an added bonus, NATA members can login to the PDC website and purchase courses using their 10 free CEU credits that come with their NATA membership. This member benefit supports lifelong learning and the ongoing enhancement of professional skills, leading to the ability to improve patient outcomes.
Pacing out the purchase and completion of CEUs allows an ease to this process. It also permits athletic trainers (ATs) to seek out courses that specifically cover issues or areas of interest that arise in everyday practice. ATs are encouraged to beat the rush and visit the NATA PDC regularly to complete their courses. This will allow ATs to avoid the end-of-year peak usage. Learn more at www.nata.org/career-education/education/online-ceu-opportunities/professional-development-center.
NATA Opens Award Season in August
It’s nomination time! The NATA Honors and Awards Committee needs your help to recognize those ATs who are improving the profession and the community around them in 2019. NATA offers many ways for its members to be honored for their outstanding professional efforts, including the NATA Hall of Fame, Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer and Athletic Training Service Award. Most awards require completing an application or submitting supporting materials. Nominations will be accepted August 1 through September 15, 2019. Award recipients will be selected in February 2020 and honored during the 71st NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo next June in Atlanta. Learn more about NATA’s awards and apply at www.nata.org/membership/honors-and-awards. The online nomination form includes step-by-step instructions to help nominators assemble all the information needed for the different types of award nominations.