Course Description: This conference provides educational lectures and hands-on sessions focusing on football injuries and related trending topics. Top speakers from around the nation will be present, including physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nutritionists, and others.  
  

Conference Objectives will be determined once the agenda is finalized. Below is an example of last year's objective list.

1. Identify shoulder anatomy and describe the mechanism and treatment of common injuries in the football player.
2. Discuss operative and non-operative treatments for common upper extremity injuries in the football player.  
3. Recognize the knee anatomy, management, and treatment of major ligaments in the knee.  
4. Recognize key operative and non-operative rehabilitation techniques for knee injuries in the football player.
5. Recognize key modalities and treatments for various injuries and discuss the trends and future in sports medicine.  
6. Discuss the anatomy, treatment, and rehabilitation for ankle and foot injuries in the football player.  
7. Demonstrate and apply current concepts for taking care of the spine injured player and other emergency situations.
8. Discuss and understand current concepts for taking care of the spine injured player and other emergency situations.
9. Apply current advances in treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to the football player
10. Recognize current general medical issues and understand the various treatments of everyday occurrence in sports medicine.
11. Discuss examination, treatment, and rehabilitation for core and hip injuries in the football player.  
12. Identify mental health needs and post-operative main management strategies with and without opioid prescribing.

Discounted Hotel Rates for all attendees through the following link: 

https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/frisco/andrews-institute-injuries-in-football-c

Accreditation:

Physicians:  

Baptist Health Care is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health Care designates this live activity for a maximum of (xxxx) hous in AMA PRA Category I creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course Description: This conference provides educational lectures and hands-on sessions focusing on football injuries and related trending topics. Top speakers from around the nation will be present, including physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nutritionists, and others.  
  

Conference Objectives 

1. Identify shoulder anatomy and describe the mechanism and treatment of common injuries in the football player.
2. Discuss operative and non-operative treatments for common upper extremity injuries in the football player.  
3. Recognize the knee anatomy, management, and treatment of major ligaments in the knee.  
4. Recognize key operative and non-operative rehabilitation techniques for knee injuries in the football player.
5. Recognize key modalities and treatments for various injuries and discuss the trends and future in sports medicine.  
6. Discuss the anatomy, treatment, and rehabilitation for ankle and foot injuries in the football player.  
7. Demonstrate and apply current concepts for taking care of the spine injured player and other emergency situations.
8. Discuss and understand current concepts for taking care of the spine injured player and other emergency situations.
9. Apply current advances in treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to the football player
10. Recognize current general medical issues and understand the various treatments of everyday occurrence in sports medicine.
11. Discuss examination, treatment, and rehabilitation for core and hip injuries in the football player.  
12. Identify mental health needs and post-operative main management strategies with and without opioid prescribing.

Discounted Hotel Rates for all attendees through the following link: 

https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/frisco/andrews-institute-injuries-in-football-c

Accreditation:

Nurses & Occupational Therapists (Florida):

Baptist Hospital, CE Broker provider # 50-183 approves this program for xxxx hours credit for nurses and occupational therapists.  

Athletic Trainers 

Andrews Research & Education Foundation P10024 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of xxxx Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

Physical Therapists

Continuing education credits (maximum of xxxx) are pending but expected for Texas, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana physical therapists.

Course Description:  The Sports Medicine Conference provides in-depth evidence-based study of sports medicine problems. The various topics cover knowledge regarding diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sport medicine injuries.

Disclosure:  Neither the speakers or planners of this activity have any relevant relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Materials: Participants have no equipment or materials required to take this education course.

Objectives:  

1. Define the structures that confer stability to the AC joint and their unique function

2. Explain the operative vs. non-operative injuries to the AC joint

3. Describe the outcomes and complications of surgical/non-surgical treatments

Accreditation:

Physicians:  

Baptist Health Care is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health Care designates this live activity for a maximum of (1) hour in AMA PRA Category I creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses & Occupational Therapists (Florida):

Baptist Hospital, CE Broker provider # 50-183 approves this program for 1 hours credit for nurses and occupational therapists.  

Athletic Trainers 

Andrews Research & Education Foundation P10024 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

Course Description:  The Sports Medicine Conference provides in-depth evidence-based study of sports medicine problems. The various topics cover knowledge regarding diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sport medicine injuries.

Disclosure:  Neither the speakers or planners of this activity have any relevant relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Materials: Participants have no equipment or materials required to take this education course.

Objectives:  

1. Recognize advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound for patients

2. Describe the applications of sports MSK ultrasound

3. Recognize and interpret various MSK views

4. Discuss and understand the various treatment alternatives

Accreditation:

Physicians:  

Baptist Health Care is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health Care designates this live activity for a maximum of (1) hour in AMA PRA Category I creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses & Occupational Therapists (Florida):

Baptist Hospital, CE Broker provider # 50-183 approves this program for 1 hours credit for nurses and occupational therapists.  

Athletic Trainers 

Andrews Research & Education Foundation P10024 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

Date:  September 19-20, 2025

Time:  8:00am - 5:00pm

Friday, September 19, 2025 - Registration & Breakfast: 7:00am CST

Course Description: 

This Symposium is two-day didactic course focused on specific injuries/conditions affecting the lower extremity.  Topics will include dynamic evaluation techniques, cutting edge treatment advances, and anatomy dissection presentations with specific case studies.  Lectures and labs will develop skills in discharge testing for elite athletes and the injured worker/weekend warrior.  Attendees will have the opportunity to bring specific questions and cases as they participate in expert panel discussions each day.  Advancements and innovations will be presented based on current evidence throughout this 2-day course.

 Topics include:

• Anatomy of the Knee; The Knee Exam: History and Technique; ACL – Surgery; Current Concepts in ACL Rehabilitation; Patellofemoral Surgery; Physical Therapy and the Patellofemoral Joint; Meniscal Repair Versus Meniscectomy: When, Why How?; The Surgical Treatment of Multi-Ligament Knee Injury; Rehab of Meniscus/Multi-Ligament Injuries; Common Injuries of the Foot & Ankle  - Surgery; Rehabilitation of the Foot & Ankle; TKR Kinematics & Rehabilitation; The Focused Hip Examination in the Pre-arthritic, Athletic Patient; Rehabilitation of the Hip; Regenerative Medicine – Biologics; Facility Management & Engagement; Lower Quarter Assessment, Treatment and Integration into Performance Training; Return to Sports participation and Discharge Testing; Debunking the Squat and Deadlift Myths; Running Analysis: Sprint & Endurance 

Course Objectives:

1. Discuss the anatomy of injuries/conditions of the lower extremity. 
2. Recognize and refine best practice treatment plans for hip, ACL, patellofemoral, meniscus, and foot & ankle injuries. 
3. Explain and understand the procedures and process for use of regenerative medicine. 
4. Demonstrate knowledge of objective Selective Functional Movement Assessment, running analysis and functional/discharge testing.  

Participants have no equipment or materials required to take this education course.

Accreditation:

Physicians:  

Baptist Health Care is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health Care designates this live activity for a maximum of (xx) hour in AMA PRA Category I creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses, Occupational Therapists, & Physical Therapists (Florida):

Baptist Hospital, CE Broker provider # 50-183 approves this program for (xx) hours credit for nurses and occupational therapists.  Pending for Physical Therapist in Florida and Louisiana.  Approved for continuing competence credit by the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy. 

Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ACCREDITATIONS, CALL Christine Flores AT 448.227.7211. ADDITIONAL ACCREDITATION PENDING APPROVAL.

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Course Description:  The Sports Medicine Conference provides in-depth evidence-based study of sports medicine problems. The various topics cover knowledge regarding diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sport medicine injuries.

Disclosure:  Neither the speakers or planners of this activity have any relevant relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Materials: Participants have no equipment or materials required to take this education course.

Objectives:  

1. Explain the basic understanding of surgical anatomy of ACL

2. Describe and understand the history, basic exam and imaging regarding the ACL

3. Recognize surgical treatment option

Accreditation:

Physicians:  

Baptist Health Care is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health Care designates this live activity for a maximum of (1) hour in AMA PRA Category I creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses & Occupational Therapists (Florida):

Baptist Hospital, CE Broker provider # 50-183 approves this program for 1 hours credit for nurses and occupational therapists.  

Athletic Trainers 

Andrews Research & Education Foundation P10024 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

Course Description:  The Sports Medicine Conference provides in-depth evidence-based study of sports medicine problems. The various topics cover knowledge regarding diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sport medicine injuries.

Disclosure:  Neither the speakers or planners of this activity have any relevant relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Materials: Participants have no equipment or materials required to take this education course.

Objectives: 

Recognize the return to play criteria for cervical/lumbar injuries

Discuss guidelines for practice evolutions for athletes with spine injuries

Define aspects of pre-hospital assessment of spine injuries

Accreditation:

Physicians:  

Baptist Health Care is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health Care designates this live activity for a maximum of (1) hour in AMA PRA Category I creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses & Occupational Therapists (Florida):

Baptist Hospital, CE Broker provider # 50-183 approves this program for 1 hours credit for nurses and occupational therapists.  

Athletic Trainers 

Andrews Research & Education Foundation P10024 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

Course Description:  The Sports Medicine Conference provides in-depth evidence-based study of sports medicine problems. The various topics cover knowledge regarding diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sport medicine injuries.

Disclosure:  Neither the speakers or planners of this activity have any relevant relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Materials: Participants have no equipment or materials required to take this education course.

Objectives:  

1. Describe common complications of bone tendon bone ACL reconstructions

2. Explain and relate complication to intraoperative procedural issues that arise in BTB ACL reconstructions

3. Discuss implement strategies to avoid common complications in BTB ACL reconstruction 

Accreditation:

Physicians:  

Baptist Health Care is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health Care designates this live activity for a maximum of (1) hour in AMA PRA Category I creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses & Occupational Therapists (Florida):

Baptist Hospital, CE Broker provider # 50-183 approves this program for 1 hours credit for nurses and occupational therapists.  

Athletic Trainers 

Andrews Research & Education Foundation P10024 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

Course Description:  The Sports Medicine Conference provides in-depth evidence-based study of sports medicine problems. The various topics cover knowledge regarding diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sport medicine injuries.

Disclosure:  Neither the speakers or planners of this activity have any relevant relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Materials: Participants have no equipment or materials required to take this education course.

Objectives:  

1. Identify and develop the integrated medical team/system for preparedness for preseason planning for athletics.
2. Discuss the roles of team physician/ATC with game-day planning for sports.
3. Recognize various situations and conditions that may occur throughout coverage of athletic events.

Accreditation:

Physicians:  

Baptist Health Care is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health Care designates this live activity for a maximum of (1) hour in AMA PRA Category I creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses & Occupational Therapists (Florida):

Baptist Hospital, CE Broker provider # 50-183 approves this program for 1 hours credit for nurses and occupational therapists.  

Athletic Trainers 

Andrews Research & Education Foundation P10024 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

Course Description:  The Sports Medicine Conference provides in-depth evidence-based study of sports medicine problems. The various topics cover knowledge regarding diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sport medicine injuries.

Disclosure:  Neither the speakers or planners of this activity have any relevant relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Materials: Participants have no equipment or materials required to take this education course.

Objectives:  

1. Recognize the history of sports medicine and understand the team

2. Explain some of the medical legal obligations of a team physician

3. Explain future of sports medicine and how it can excel your career

Accreditation:

Physicians:  

Baptist Health Care is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health Care designates this live activity for a maximum of (1) hour in AMA PRA Category I creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses & Occupational Therapists (Florida):

Baptist Hospital, CE Broker provider # 50-183 approves this program for 1 hours credit for nurses and occupational therapists.  

Athletic Trainers 

Andrews Research & Education Foundation P10024 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.