S.M.A.R.T.

S.M.A.R.T. Professional Development

With an ongoing passion for sports safety, members of the SMART Institute strive to be active with professional development opportunities. The SMART Institute has taken part in and supported the following activities:

Therapeutic Modalities in Contemporary Sports Medicine: Does the Evidence Justify the Treatments?

In February 2009 The SMART Institute in conjunction with USF’s Athletic Training Student’s Association hosted Craig Denegar, PT, PhD, ATC a nationally recognized speaker, to impart knowledge to area athletic trainers, physical therapist and physical therapy assistants on the topic of evidenced based modalities in the sports medicine world.

An Update on Orthopaedic Surgical Interventions: Impact on Rehabilitation

In December 2009 the SMART Institute again teamed with USF’s Athletic Training Student Association to host a continuing education opportunity for area health care providers. The objectives of this course provided information in many areas including: the incorporation of isokinetic exercises along with other advanced techniques into post-surgical rehab protocols, to gain a better understanding of muscle strength recovery following articular cartilage surgery as well as gaining an understanding of restrictions as they apply to musculoskeletal rehabilitation following surgical procedures at specific joint sites.

Lectures were delivered by local Sports Medicine Professions including; Dr. Geoffrey Cronen, Dr. Koko Eaton, John Hisamoto PT, ATC, Dr. Jeff Konin, Dr. Stephen Raterman and Dr. John Zvijac.

2007 Behind the Scenes as a Team Physician Course

The first ever of its kind, this course was designed to address the oftentimes all too sensitive topics associated with serving as a team physician, whether it be for a professional athletic team or a local high school. Ultimately, a team physician who understands the dynamics behind the scenes will be in a position to better serve the athletes. Click here to apply.

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2008 Behind the Scenes as a Team Physician Course

The success of the inaugural course facilitated a second year of expert speakers gathering in Tampa, Florida to discuss the many challenging issues related to serving as a team physician. Once again, participants benefited from lectures and experiences shared by experienced and nationally recognized team physicians from around the country.

To see pictures from the 2008 Team Physician course click here.

National Leader in Emergency Sports Care Partners with S.M.A.R.T

In July of 2007, the SMART Institute hosted Mike Cendoma from Sports Medicine Concepts. Mike is considered one of the leaders in sports medicine emergency procedures, in particular the management of acute head and spine injuries. The staff from Sports Medicine Concepts spent three days on the campus of USF and educated the certified athletic trainers of the SMART staff, as well as many community health care professionals including physicians, certified athletic trainers, emergency medical technicians, physical therapists, and nurses on the most current and safely performed sports medicine on-field emergency procedures.