COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Detroit Sports Medicine Symposium is dedicated to a multi-specialty, multi-faceted approach to the study, prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries. This sports medicine course will address the treatment options for a variety of sports, lifestyles issues, and musculoskeletal injuries. This crosses the spectrum of medical specialties and subspecialties. The agenda will cover all facets of care for athletes, spectators, and anyone who has lifestyle challenges.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, fellows, residents, athletic trainers, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals who are interested in the specialties of sports medicine.

OBJECTIVES

• Analyze current trends in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex orthopaedic sports injuries
• Demonstrate knowledge of non-operative techniques and pain management options for sports-related injuries and recall evidence-based treatments
• Identify the treatment options for a variety of sports, lifestyle issues, and musculoskeletal injuries