- Overhand throwing athletes, specifically softball and baseball athletes, place unique and heavy demands on their shoulders during their athletic season. Some athletic trainers may not be as familiar with these sport specific demand as they need to be when working with these athletes. For the athletic trainer, knowing how to manage those athletes in and out of season could be the difference between a successful season and one full of preventable injury. This program will compare common injuries in the baseball and softball pitcher and overhand throwing athlete as well as the management of injuries and screening methods to detect potential injuries before they arise.
-By participating in this program athletic trainers will develop the skill to identify deficits in the overhead athlete’s functional level of conditioning. Addressing these deficits prior to the beginning of the season should decrease their overall risk of injury and help them to have a more successful season.
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation has been available as a treatment for neurologic conditions for over 10 years. Most athletic trainers may not be familiar with this treatment modality or utilized it as part of their treatment programs. With the technology advances and potential uses for the treatment of depression, neuropathic pain and other conditions, athletic trainers should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of this treatment as well as its appropriate use for their patients.
-Participants in this program will be able to intelligently discuss the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, specifically within the sports medicine community. They will be able to identify special considerations when treating athletes using TMS, and will be able to accurately inform their patients who are undergoing this treatment.
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine & Colby College Sports Medicine offer Management of the Overhead Athlete & The Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Sports Medicine, On-Demand Presentation.
CAT A Presentation
On-Demand
- Tim Weston, ATC, Colby College Sports Medicine
- Amanda Lusky, ATC, Colby College Sports Medicine
- Anne Beethe, PhD, ATC, Colby College Sports Medicine
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Compare Pre-Season Management vs. In-Season Management of the overhand throwing athlete.
- Perform arm care development and utilization tactics for preseason training.
- Differentiate between baseball and softball injuries and management of those injuries.
- Demonstrate how to screen for potential injury in the shoulder.
- Explain the basic science behind Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation; including its use in neurological research, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Summarize the use of single pulse Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in identification of altered neural pathways when looking neuroplasticity induced by ACL tear.
- Define use of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in treatment of chronic neurological conditions and neuropathic pain.
According to the education levels described by the PDC, the following continuing education course is considered to be Advanced.
Credits Awarded
CEUs awarded: 2 CAT A CEUs
MaineGeneral Medical Center (BOC AP#: P2258) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (2) CAT A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
