Riley Children's Health Pediatric Sports Symposium

Friday, September 13, 2024, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, NCAA Hall of Champions, Indianapolis, IN


Riley Children's Health Pediatric Health Pediatric Sports Symposium presented by Riley Children's Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Learn from the nationally ranked Riley Children's Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team as they highlight many of the current treatment and screening guidelines, as well as therapeutic needs of pediatric patients with sports-related injuries. Primary care physicians, nurses, athletic trainers, pediatric rehabilitation specialists and all other clinicians invited to attend.

1. Highlight many of the current treatment and screening guidelines, as well as therapeutic needs of pediatric patients with sports-related injuries. Concussion Talk 1: Dr. Aaron Watters, MD Title: Concussion: Review of the 6th international guidelines Learning Objectives: · Review guidelines for return to learn and return to play · Understand role of exercise in concussion recovery · Examine tools available for evaluating concussion in office Talk 2: Psych concussion – neuropsych Talk 3: Dr. Aaron Watters, MD Title: Complex Concussions: What primary care providers needs to know Learning Objectives: · Be able to define complex concussions and risk factors for prolong healing · Understand treatment options available for complex concussions · Be able to identify and screen for co-morbid mental health disorders impacting concussion recovery Talk 4: Krystal Brazel, MS, ATC, LAT Title: The Athletic Trainer’s Role in Athlete Return to Play post-Concussion Learning Objectives: · Continuity of care from diagnosis of concussion, symptom monitoring, Physician clearance, and safe return to play · Review of return to play protocol · Addressing barriers to return to play
2. Highlight many of the current treatment and screening guidelines, as well as therapeutic needs of pediatric patients with sports-related injuries. Psychologic Impact on the Young Athlete Talk 1: Andrea Fuller, PT Title: Psychological Readiness Testing Learning Objectives: · Understand the psychological factors that may result in prolonged recovery and decreased rates of return to sport · Be familiar with outcome measures available · Review cases impacted by psychological factors in the pedicatic athletes return to sport Talk 2: Elaine Gilbert, PsyD Title: Psychological Impact of Injury in Youth Athletes: Preparing the Mind for Return to Sport Learning Objectives: · Analyze biopsychosocial factors common for young athletes. · Define resilience. · Outline coping strategies and resources.
3. Highlight many of the current treatment and screening guidelines, as well as therapeutic needs of pediatric patients with sports-related injuries. The Female Athlete Talk 1: Aaron Watters, MD Title: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) Learning Objectives: · Be able to define RED-S · Identify athletes at risk for RED-S · Review the Stop light method for treatment and return to play for RED-S Talk 2: Christina DaSilva, Dietician Title: To Be Elite, You Have to Eat (Properly) Learning Objectives: · Identify the key nutrients that are essential for optimal athletic performance. · Explain the importance of proper nutrient timing when fueling for sport. · Recommend a basic fueling strategy for athletes in different phases of training and competition. Talk 3: The female gymnast - Anni
4. Highlight many of the current treatment and screening guidelines, as well as therapeutic needs of pediatric patients with sports-related injuries. Injury Prevention/Screening Talk 1: Dr. Adam Kean, pediatric cardiology Title: Pediatric Sudden Cardiac Arrest Learning Objectives: · Briefly review of common cardiac symptoms chest pain, palpitations, syncope. · Discuss the public health imperative of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). · Briefly review “common” diagnoses responsible for SCA. · Discuss pediatric cardiac screening. · Suggest an approach in caring for our community. Talk 2: Aaron Watters, MD Title: Pearls of the Pre-participation exam Learning Objectives: · Red flag barriers to participation · When referral or imaging is appropriate for participation · Key findings on the screening questionnaire not to miss
5. Rehab/Return to Sport Talk 1: Andrea Fuller, PT Title: Early PT for the injured athlete Learning Objectives: · Understand the role of the pediatric Sports Physical Therapist in the assessment and rehabilitation of the pediatric athlete · Distinguish key musculoskeletal diagnoses and recognize chronic or acute injuries appropriate for referral to Pediatric Sports Physical Therapy · Review cases and the impact of delayed physical therapy Talk 2: Rehab for the developmentally delayed athlete - Francisco Panel – When to allow an injured athlete to return to sports

Registration is now open!

Free to attend!

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.75 hours), ABS CC (6.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (6.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.75 hours)

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