Current Concepts in Football Sideline Management 2024

June 6, 2024 / 2:00 - 7:30pm / Baker Athletics Complex

Join us on June 6th for a comprehensive review of cutting-edge concepts and techniques for managing football athletes on the sidelines.

Experts from Columbia Orthopedics & Sports Medicine will cover a wide range of topics, including covid-related cardiac conditions, concussion management, overuse injuries, and emergency action plans. Athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches, emergency medical service providers, and physicians who care for football athletes are encouraged to attend.

There is no cost to attend this event. Credit hours available for ATs and PTs. Reserve your spot today.

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Course Directors

  • Thomas S. Bottiglieri, DO

    • Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine (in the Center for Family and Community Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery) at the Columbia University Medical Center
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Course Description & Objectives

This course is designed to educate all who participate in football injury recovery, such as certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, emergency medical service providers, and physicians by offering a comprehensive review of cutting-edge concepts and techniques for managing football athletes on the sidelines. Lectures providing keys to success alongside hands-on and on-field demonstration sessions will be essential in preparing course participants to:

  • Improve assessment and stabilization techniques for downed players, both prone and supine
  • Utilize proven updated methods in face-mask and helmet removal
  • Confidently implement the most current concepts in evaluation and management of suspected concussion on the sidelines
  • Diagnose and efficiently treat common foot, ankle, shoulder, and spine injuries on the gridiron
  • Be prepared for sideline emergencies according
  • Implement a thorough orthopedic sideline exam

Accreditation Information

ATC Credit Designation Statement

The Center for Shoulder, Elbow & Sports Medicine is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. BOC Approved Provider Number: P8611. This program is eligible for a maximum of 4 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

 

Physical Therapy Credit Designation Statement

Columbia University is approved by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. A certificate of attendance for 4 contact hours of educational activity will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar.

Course Faculty

  • William N. Levine, MD

    • Frank E. Stinchfield Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at CUMC

  • Michael Saulle, MD

  • Sonia Tolani, MD

  • Lindsey Bordone, MD

  • David P Trofa, MD

    • Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

  • Charles A. Popkin, MD

    • Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at CUMC

  • Robert A. Christian, MD, MBA

    • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at CUMC

  • Elan L Goldwaser, DO

    • Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine (in the Center for Family and Community Medicine, in Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery) at CUMC

  • Morgan A. Busko, MD

    • Assistant Professor of Primary Care Sports Medicine (in Medicine and in Orthopaedic Surgery) at the Columbia University Medical Center