Welcome to our Grand Rounds for the nonprofit Gymnastics Medicine: Education and Research
Topic: Achilles Tears: "The Achilles Heel of Gymnastics".
Target audience: Gymnasts, parents, coaches, medical providers.
Description: Join our multidisciplinary team of Gymnastics Medicine experts as we explore and explain a gymnast with an Achilles tear! We will break down the anatomy of the Achilles, review over common signs and symptoms and a physical exam, explain diagnostic tests, demonstrate onsite injury care, discuss treatment (including surgical intervention vs conservative treatment), and even discuss the mental aspect of having surgery and nutrional needs for recovery!
You will also learn about the best physical therapy (including landing mechanics) and strength and conditioning exercises that you and your gymnast can do for not only a torn achilles, but also how to prevent them!
More about Gymnastics Medicine: Education and Research:
- Our vision is that we are a non-profit, comprised of a collaborative team of specialized, healthcare experts who drive research, evidence-based outcomes, and education around gymnastics-specific injuries to transform the diagnosis, treatment, and preventative care of gymnasts.
- Our mission is to be a collaborative team of gymnasts, parents, coaches, and healthcare providers, providing the most up to date evidence-based education/information and research on gymnastics specific injuries, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and care of gymnasts.
Working Board and Featured Speakers 2021:
- Dr Emily Sweeney, MD, FAAP
- Dr. Shannon Bauman, MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip. Sport Med.
- Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set PT, DPT, SCS, PMA-CPT
- Jamie Broz MEd, ATC
- Kerry Bair RD, LDN, MPH, CHES
- Dr. Jenny Borda PT, DPT
- Dr. Diana Lattimore, PhD, CMPC
- Elizabeth Melvin PT, OCS, CSCS
- Dr. Elspeth (Elly) Hart, DScPAS, PA-C, MPAS, ATC, LAT
Executive Board Members 2021:
- Samantha Peszek
- Cale Robinson
- Kerry Salerno and Riley Salerno
- Dr. Thomas Gill
- Dr. Ellen Casey
- Dr. Elspeth (Elly) Hart, DScPAS, PA-C, MPAS, ATC, LAT
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