Rothman E22-2: Extremity Trauma: Field Management of Sports Injuries

Learning Objectives:
Analyze your current on-field injury management approach and identify key pillars to ensure it is effective.
Identify current epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and initial treatment strategies when dealing with extremity injuries on the field as they relate to the shoulder, hip, and ankle.
Recognize the importance of proper communication amongst your sports medicine team and how to optimize each other’s roles to ensure proper on-field management.
Discuss the on-field and return-to-play guidelines for athletic hip, shoulder, and ankle injuries.

Course Faculty:
Fotios Tjoumakaris, MD
Matthew Pepe, MD
David Pedowicz, MD
John Salvo, MD
Tom Hunkele, MPT, ATC, SCS

Domains:
Injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion
Examination, assessment, and diagnosis
Immediate and emergency care
Therapeutic intervention

Target Audience: AT, PT, OT, MD/DO, PhD/PsyD, RN
CE Credits for Athletic Trainers Only: 1.5 Category A CEUs; all others receive a certificate of attendance.
Delivery Method: Virtual Asynchronous – On-Demand
Difficulty Level: Mastery


ebpCENTRAL (BOC AP#10138) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers.  This program is eligible for 1.5 Category A CEUs.  ATs should claim only those hours spent in the educational program.