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Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association
59th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium
January 5-8, 2007
Boston, MA
Workshop Descriptions
Friday January 5th
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Workshop I Emergency Planning and Action for the Athletic Trainer
Bob Ward, ATC, EMT-P, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
Tim Sensor, ATC, Kean University, Union, NJ
Linda Platt Meyer, EdD; ATC; PES, California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA
Robb Rehberg, PhD; ATC; NREMT, William Paterson University, Wayne NJ
This workshop will be a full day of hands-on and lecture based material related to emergency preparation for equipment
intensive sports. Emergency preparation is one of the most important skills an athletic trainer needs. This workshop will discuss
and provide ample opportunity for practice of emergency planning and action in a relaxed and informative setting.
8:00-9:00
9:00-9:50
10:00-11:00
11:00-12:00
12:00-1:00
1:00-3:00
3:00-3:10
3:10-4:30
4:30-5:00
Cost: $120.00
Developing an emergency action plan
Pre-Hospital care according to the NATA consensus statement
Managing Sudden Cardiac Arrest on the field
a. Panel discussion
b. Topics
a. Statistics
b. Those at risk
c. Screening
d. Indications / Contraindications
e. Implementation
f. Purchase / Funding
Splinting
Lunch
Helmet removal for equipment intensive sports, football, LX, Hockey
a. NATA video
b. Discussion on the difference between football, lacrosse, and ice hockey
c. Hands on practice with group scenarios.
Break
Drill with local EMS, boarding, splinting
Taking it back to your athletic training room.
a. Review and questions
8 CEU’s
Limit: 35
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshop II Cadaver Anatomy of Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
Northeastern University Faculty
This workshop to be held at Northeastern University will focus on the exploration of the elbow, wrist, and hand through
cadaver dissection. An experienced anatomist will lead the cadaver dissection while an orthopedic surgeon facilitates discussion
related to injury pathology, treatment, and rehabilitation. In addition to the multiple cadaver dissections, a tour of Northeastern
University’s state of the art Behrakis Health Science Center will also be available. Attendees will be transported to Northeastern
University from the hotel free of charge. Those that wish to drive will be able to park at a discounted rate.
Cost: $45.00
3 CEU’s
Limit: 35
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshop III Medical Massage
Kate Decker, NCTMB, CSCS, Velocity Sports Performance, Cherry Hill, NJ
During this hands-on workshop the participant will learn a variety of medical massage therapy techniques to address injuries to
the competitive athlete. An overview of postural assessments and postural changes due to the athletes’ sport will be offered in
order to help reduce the chance of further injury. Trigger point therapy and deep tissue massage are a few of the approaches
which will be utilized in order to assist in bringing your athlete back to performing in their sport.
Cost: $45.00
3 CEU’s
Limit: 30
Saturday January 6tth
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Workshop IV A Common Sense Approach To Talking with Your Athletes About Supplements
Greg Biren, PhD, CSCS, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
This session will review the most commonly used supplements by high school and collegiate athletes. The focus of this
workshop will be on a common sense approach to communicating ideas about supplements. The latest research about
supplementation and a discussion of how to talk with your athletes’ will complete this workshop.
Cost: $30.00
2 CEU’s
Limit: 45
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Workshop V Shoulder Assessment/Rehab with Emphasis on Scapula Stabilizers
Peg Houghlum, PhD, ATC, PT, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
This session will focus on the specific identifying issues that should be included in a shoulder examination prior to establishing
a rehabilitation program. Rationale for scapular sources creating rotator cuff pathology and need for specific scapular muscle
rehabilitation will be presented. Additionally, a progressive, evidence-based rehabilitation program will be created to meet the
needs of successful treatment of rotator cuff pathology.
Cost: $30.00
2 CEU’s
Limit: 35
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Workshop VI Promoting Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Athletic Training Education
Susan Guyer, ATC; PhD, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Using videos and group activities we will explore the concepts of critical thinking in action, highlighting both its skills and
dispositional dimension. The session will provide participants with an accurate, enjoyable, and effective
demonstration/presentation on the basics of teaching and assessing critical thinking of the college level athletic training
students. Participants will identify, evaluate, adopt, and adapt at least two “teaching for thinking” pedagogical strategies into
their own teaching regardless of subject matter. Assessment tools appropriate for classroom or clinical use will be briefly
described.
Cost: $30.00
2 CEU’s
Limit: 40
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Workshop VII Negotiating your pay, free time, and rank
Rick Larue, D.P.E., University of New England, Biddeford, ME
William Considine, PED, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Tanya Dargusch, MS, ATC, Washington Township High School, NJ
This workshop will provide the attendee with a forum to discuss pertinent administrative issues with
athletic training. High School and college administrators will facilitate a discussion on how to talk with
administrators about receiving a pay raise, setting a work schedule, and applying for promotion. This
session is for high school, college athletic trainers, and for those in the academic setting.
Cost: $25.00
1.5 CEU’s
Limit: 40
Sunday January 7th
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Workshop VIII Radiology 101, Reading MRI’s and X-rays, etc
Cliff Fawcett, ATC; RN, 3B Orthopaedics, Philadelphia, PA
This workshop will teach the athletic trainer how to read basic x-rays as well as more advanced studies
such as MRI’s. Many examples will be shown and the small workshop setting will allow for more
interaction between the presenter and the audience.
Cost: $25.00
1.5 CEU’s
Limit: 40
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Workshop IX Joint Mobilization/PNF Techniques
Linda Gazillo, Ed.D; ATC, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
This workshop is hands-on and will focus on why and how to incorporate joint mobilization and proprioceptive neuromuscular
facilitation (PNF) diagonal patterns into an athlete’s daily rehabilitation protocol. The principles, indications, and
contraindications for both types of manual therapy techniques will be discussed. Various joint mobilization and PNF diagonal
pattern techniques will be demonstrated on a model. In addition, the participants will play an active role in this workshop by
performing the techniques on their peers. By the end of the workshop, the participants should have an adequate understanding
of the principles and applications of joint mobilization and PNF diagonal pattern manual therapy techniques.
Cost: $25.00
1.5 CEU’s
Limit: 30
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Workshop X Injury Tracking Software
Stephen Thorson, Simtrak, Premier Software, Inc
Michael Goldenberg, MS, ATC, Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, NJ
This workshop will discuss the importance of utilizing injury tracking software. In addition
representatives from injury software companies will demonstrate their injury tracking software. Other
options for tracking injuries will be discussed. This workshop will discuss the importance of
documentation, what is necessary to document and the ease to which pertinent information can be
documented.
Cost: $25.00
1.5 CEU’s
Limit: 40
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Workshop XI Counseling Athletes with Depression/Eating Disorders
Len Zaichkowsky, Ph.D, Boston University, Boston, MA
Frank Perna, Ph.D, Boston University, Boston, MA
Jim Howland, LMSW, Boston University, Boston, MA
In this workshop participants will learn the athletic trainers’ role in helping athletes change health behaviors and the most
recognizable problems related to adjustment. Athletic trainers will learn how to support positive health behavior change through
listening and challenging the student athlete. The athletic trainer will learn how to teach important skills such as goal-setting,
imagery, positive self-talk, and taking responsibility for recovery.
Cost: $25.00
1.5 CEU’s
Limit: 40
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Workshop XII Laser Therapy
Joe Gallo, Dsc; ATC; PT, Salem State University, Salem, MA
This workshop will provide the participant with an overview of the use of laser in rehabilitation. The presentation will discuss
the characteristics of laser energy with an emphasis on the manipulation of treatment parameters associated with dosing
therapeutic laser. A research based perspective on dosing laser to treat soft tissue injuries, trigger points, and neuralgia will be
discussed. The physiologic effects, indications and contraindications to laser therapy will be reviewed. Upon completion of this
workshop the participant will be able to appropriately choose the power (mW), wavelength (nm), pulse frequency (Hz), energy
density (J/cm2), and treatment duration (min) to deliver therapeutic laser in clinical practice.
Cost: $25.00
1.5 CEU’s
Limit: 40
Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association
59th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium
January 5-8, 2007
Boston, MA
Workshop Registration
Place an X next to the workshop you wish to attend.
Registration is on a first received basis.
Cancellations must be received by December 20, 2006. There will be no refunds
after this date.
On-site registration will be available for sessions with space on a first come basis.
Friday January 5th
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Workshop I Emergency Planning and Action for the Athletic Trainer
$120.00
1:00 PM - 4:00
Workshop II Cadaver Anatomy of Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
$45.00
Workshop III Medical Massage
$45.00
Saturday January 6th
8:00 AM - 10 AM
Workshop IV A Common Sense Approach To Talking with Your Athletes About Supplements
$30.00
Workshop V Shoulder Assessment/Rehab with Emphasis on Scapula Stabilizers
$30.00
Workshop VI Promoting Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Athletic Training
$30.00
8:30 AM - 10:AM
Workshop VII
Negotiating your pay, free time, and rank
$25.00
Sunday January 7th
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Workshop VIII Radiology 101, Reading MRI’s and X-rays, etc
$25.00
Workshop IX Joint Mobilization/PNF Techniques
$25.00
Sunday January 7th cont.
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Workshop X Injury Tracking Software
$25.00
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Workshop XI
Workshop XII
Counseling Athletes with Depression/Eating Disorders
$25.00
Laser Therapy
$25.00
Workshop Total $
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Bob Ward, ATC
Moravian College, Johnston Hall
1200 Main St. Bethlehem, PA. 10018
610-861-1537
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