Live Webinar: Non-Operative Management of Sports Injuries-Program and CME Materials

Program and CME Materials

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This document provides information about a webinar titled "Non-operative Management of Sports Injuries" that took place on March 18, 2020. The webinar was organized by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) and aimed to highlight evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies for non-operative management of athletic injuries.<br /><br />The agenda for the webinar included presentations on various topics related to sports injuries, such as shoe and running considerations for injured runners, blood flow restriction intervention, and returning to play after ankle injury. The AOFAS provided major grants for the webinar from companies like Arthrex, Inc., and additional funding from Wright Medical Group N.V.<br /><br />The target audience for the webinar included experienced foot and ankle surgeons, generalist orthopaedic surgeons interested in foot and ankle care, post-residency fellows and residents treating foot and ankle problems, and allied health professionals in foot and ankle care.<br /><br />The webinar aimed to help participants identify common injuries that can be managed non-operatively in athletes, understand evidence-based assessments for foot and ankle injuries, examine patient factors that affect outcomes for athletes, and explore the use of blood flow restriction as an intervention for foot and ankle conditions.<br /><br />The document also provides information about the accreditation and credit designations for the webinar, as well as disclosure statements from the webinar faculty and planners regarding any financial relationships or affiliations with commercial interests.<br /><br />Overall, the webinar provided valuable information and education on non-operative management of sports injuries, with a focus on evidence-based practices and novel interventions.

Keywords

Non-operative Management of Sports Injuries

webinar

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

AOFAS

evidence-based assessment

intervention strategies

athletic injuries

shoe and running considerations

blood flow restriction intervention

returning to play after ankle injury