Live-Streaming Webinar - Low Back Pain in the Gymnast: Focus on Spondylolysis
Many young athletes pushing themselves to excel in sports like gymnastics may experience minor sports-related aches such as muscle or back pain. When persistent back pain interferes with participation in a favorite sport, however, it may be an indication of the presence of spondylolysis. Left untreated, spondylolysis can develop into spondylolisthesis and sideline an athlete for more than just a sporting season. This webinar provides an overview of the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment options and when to refer for surgery.
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November 5, 2019 at 6 pm ET
Moderator: James F. Wyss, MD
6:00 pm
Introduction
Ellen Casey, MD
6:03 pm
Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and History
Ellen Casey, MD
6:21 pm
Diagnosis and Imaging
Harry “Tate” Greditzer IV MD
6:39 pm
Rehabilitation and Return to Sport
Aija Paegle, DPT
6:57 pm
Additional Treatment Options
Ellen Casey, MD
7:02 pm
Discussion/Q&A
7:15 pm
Adjourn*
Faculty and agenda are subject to change.
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This activity is targeted to physiatrists, sports medicine physicians, radiologists, primary care physicians, and physical therapists. Athletic trainers, residents, fellows, and medical students may also benefit from this activity.
Physicians: Hospital for Special Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Hospital for Special Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physical Therapists: Hospital for Special Surgery is a New York State Education Department approved provider for physical therapy continuing education. Hospital for Special Surgery designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 Contact Hours.
Hospital for Special Surgery professional education activities are intended to improve the quality of patient care and safety. At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology and risk factors for spondylolysis in the gymnast. They will employ strategies to screen for these factors in practice.
- Compare diagnostic tests and imaging options to identify spondylolysis in the gymnast and will implement strategies to apply this knowledge in practice
- Describe best practices for rehabilitation and return to sport for the gymnast with spondylolysis. They will implement strategies to apply this in practice.
- Describe treatment options for the gymnast with spondylolysis. They will implement strategies to apply these treatment options in practice.
Financial Disclosure Policy
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's Standards for Commercial Support, all CME providers are required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the Activity Directors, planning committee members, presenters, authors and staff involved in the development of CME content. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he or she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the CME activity content over which the individual has control. It is the policy of Hospital for Special Surgery to request all financial relationships that Activity Directors, planning committee members, presenters, authors and staff have with commercial interests, but to disclose to the activity audience only the relevant financial relationships.
The following Activity Directors/Faculty/Planning Committee Members have disclosed no relevant financial relationships:
- Activity Director/Planning Committee Member/Faculty: Ellen Case, MD; James F. Wyss, MD, PT
- Faculty: Harry Greditzer IV; MD; Aija Paegle, PT, CFMT, CPI, Cert. Schroth Scoliosis Therapist
- Planning Committee Member: Whitney Arons, MPH, CHES; Amy Stair, MS
Staff/CME Committee Disclosure: Hospital for Special Surgery Office of CME staff and CME Committee members have no relevant financial relationships to disclose regarding this activity.
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Questions? Contact Professional Education at 212.606.1057 or professionaleducation@hss.edu.
