Knowledge on Tap: Bridging the Gap between PT and Return to Sport

SOS Continuing Education provides educational programming to enhance the knowledge and skills of clinicians in the sports medicine field in order to better serve the communities in which we practice. The Knowledge on Tap Lecture Series is an opportunity to hear from various medical professionals from throughout Central New York and earn valuable CEUs/CMEs in a casual setting. Come join us to pour in some knowledge and meet other medical professionals in the CNY area.

Title: Bridging the Gap between Physical Therapy and Return to Sport

Presenter: Andrew Green, PT, DPT, ATC and Christopher Hall, PT, DPT

Date: Monday June 17, 2024

Time: 5:30-6:30pm, Social hour to follow

Location: TBD

Credit Eligibility: 1 BOC Category A CEU / 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit / 1.2 PT CEC Contact Hours/ 1 OT CEC Contact Hour

Cost:

• General Admission: $20

• SOS Employees: Free

Andrew Green, PT, DPT, ATC graduated from SUNY Cortland with a BS in Athletic Training. In 2013 he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Utica College. As an Athletic Trainer he has had clinical experiences with colleges, high schools, and an AHL hockey team. He has been a part of the SOS Sports Therapy team since 2015.

Chris Hall, PT, DPT received his BS and DPT from Nazareth College. He is an APTA certified instructor and also SASTM certified. He has been a part of the SOS Sports Therapy team since 2015.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify differences between release from PT and clearance for return to sport.
• Identify injuries and conditions where this gap is especially large.
• Create protocols to safely bridge this gap.

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. BOC Approved Provider Number: P10096. This program is targeted towards Athletic Trainers and other sports medicine clinicians. ATs are eligible for 1 Category A CEU.

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists is accredited by The Medical Society of the State of New York to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists designates this live program for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (5823 Widewaters Pkwy, East Syracuse, NY 13057) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.2 contact hours.

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (5823 Widewaters Pkwy, East Syracuse, NY 13057) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy as an approved provider of occupational therapy and occupational therapist assistant continuing education. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 contact hours.

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