How to Utilize Trending Technology to Assess and Treat the Overhead Athlete

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Starts On: 7/1/2021: 12:00 AM
Ends On: 6/30/2022: 12:00 AM
Session Type: Internet Activity Enduring Material
Credits: 0.75
Description:

Faculty

Timothy G. Kirn Jr., PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Young Athlete Center
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Financial Disclosures: Nothing to disclose

Presenters should indicate if speaking off label. This activity originated as a presentation at the CME activity, 13th Annual Sports Medicine Update, August 8, 2020, which was supported in part by St. Louis Children's Hospital Foundation and The Young Athlete Center: Taylor Edelen Fund.

Planning Committee

Mark E. Halstead, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Departments of Pediatrics and Orthopedics
Director, Sports Concussion Program
Medical Director, Young Athlete Center
Medical Director, Progress West Clinic
Financial Disclosures: Nothing to Disclose

Kim M Cordia, RN, BSN, MS, ONC
Pediatric Nurse Manager Children's Specialty Care Center
Financial Disclosures: Nothing to disclose
Objectives: The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge/competence, and upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
  • Compare various motion analysis technology being utilized in the clinical setting.
  • Interpret movement throughout throwing phases and how abnormal values can contribute to increased overuse injuries.
  • Discuss the biomechanics of overhead throwing athletes to better identify abnormal movement patterns.
  • Implement patient specific cueing for management of abnormal movement patterns.
Additional Information:
Target Audience: This course is designed for pediatricians, primary care/family practice, sports medicine professionals, physical medicine & rehabilitation physicians, internists, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, emergency medicine, psychologists, psychiatrists, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists and athletic trainers.

Publication Date: July 1, 2021
Expiration Date: June 30, 2022
Accreditation Information:
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In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Awarded for this Activity:
Credit Statement: American Medical Association (AMA Credit)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC Credit)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 ANCC contact hour.
References:
  • Gasparutto X, Graff E, Helm F, Veeger DH. Influence of biomechanical models on joint kinematics and kinetics in baseball pitching. Sports Biomech. DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2018.1523453
  • Kirn T. Overhand throwing mechanics adapted by scapular stabilization exercises and visual feedback in the adolescent baseball player: a case study. Uncited Manuscript. Northeastern University. 2019
  • Fleisig GS. Diffendaffer AZ, Ivey B, Aune KT. Do baseball pitchers improve mechanics after biomechanical evaluations? Sports Biomech. 2018; 17(3):314-321.
  • Thompson SF, Guess TM, Plackis AC, Sherman AL, Gray AD. Youth baseball pitching mechanics: A systematic review. Sports Health. 2018; 10(2):133-140.
  • Oyama S, Sosa A, Campbell R, Correa A. Reliability and validity of qualitative video analysis of baseball pitching motion. J Applied Biomech. 2017; 33:64-68.
Disclosure Information: It is the policy of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. All planners, faculty and other persons who may influence content of this CME activity have disclosed all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. All disclosures have been reported and are indicated with their presentations. Any potential conflicts were addressed and resolved.
All members of the CME department have nothing to disclose.

Speakers are also expected to openly disclose inclusion of discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs or devices in their presentations.
Presentations are expected to be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indication in the care of patients. All scientific research should conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis.
These presentations are not an endorsement of any commercial interests.

These presentations are the views and experiences of the presenters. The presenters' views do not represent the policy or position of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Continuing Medical Education, is the sponsor for CME credits.


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