Live Webinar - Management of Acute Achilles Ruptures in the Athlete-Program and CME Materials

Program and CME Materials

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The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is hosting a webinar on the management of acute Achilles ruptures in athletes. The webinar will focus on minimally invasive management techniques, returning athletes to play, and rehabilitation using blood flow resistance training. The target audience for this course includes experienced foot and ankle surgeons, generalist orthopedic surgeons interested in foot and ankle care, post-residency fellows and residents, and allied health professionals in foot and ankle care.<br /><br />The webinar is supported by the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation and Arthrex Inc. It is part of AOFAS's mission to improve lives through exceptional orthopedic foot and ankle care. The program consists of presentations by expert faculty and a discussion/Q&A session.<br /><br />The webinar has been designed to address the needs of the target audience by providing state-of-the-art practices for treating acute Achilles ruptures in high-demand athletes. It will explore minimally invasive approaches to Achilles injuries, the benefits of early physical therapy and advanced rehabilitation, and more.<br /><br />Participants will receive CME credit for attending the live program and completing an evaluation. The AOFAS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide CME for physicians.<br /><br />The faculty members for the webinar include Dr. Mark C. Drakos, Dr. Phinit Phisitkul, Dr. Martin J. O'Malley, and Johnny Owens, MPT. Each faculty member has expertise in foot and ankle care and will bring valuable insights to the discussion.<br /><br />Disclosure of conflict of interest is also provided, and faculty members have disclosed any relevant financial relationships or affiliations. Any off-label use of drugs or medical devices will be disclosed.<br /><br />Overall, this webinar offers a valuable educational opportunity for healthcare professionals interested in improving their knowledge and skills in the management of acute Achilles ruptures in athletes.

Keywords

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

webinar

acute Achilles ruptures

athletes

minimally invasive management techniques

returning athletes to play

rehabilitation

blood flow resistance training

foot and ankle surgeons

orthopedic surgeons