NOVEMBER 16-17, 2017MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

NEW YORK, NY

P R O V I D E D B Y

C O U R S E D I R E C T O R S

Christopher S. Ahmad, MDHead Team Physician

New York YankeesNew York, NY

Anthony A. Romeo, MDTeam Physician

Chicago White Sox Chicago, IL

B A S E B A L L S P O R T S M E D I C I N E G A M E - C H A N G I N G C O N C E P T S

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“World-class presenters demonstrating mastery of cutting edge principles in baseball sports medicine make this symposium a yearly must-attend for medical professionals looking to enhance their skill-set.“

A.J. Yenchak, DPT

As a NP in sports medicine, game changing concepts gave me invaluable insight into treating baseball players. The expert speakers were engaging and knowledgeable. I look forward to attending next year!

Fiona Nugent, NP

“This baseball conference was the most thorough and detailed course I have attended on this subject by far. The panel of speakers were outstanding and provided the most current information with their expert opinions on many topics. This has influenced my treatment approach significantly and I look forward to attending this meeting again

next year.”

Joseph Ciccone PT,DPT, SCS, CIMT, CSCS, ART

“This meeting is a must-attend for any athletic trainer. The speakers are the foremost leaders in the field and the material presented is invaluable.”

Frank Alexander, MS, ATC

“This meeting assembled true baseball experts with head team physicians and athletic trainers that have amazing knowledge and education ability. The seminar was truly eye-opening and shed light on the latest advances in baseball

player injuries, prevention, and treatment. It has helped improve the care of baseball players in the community. A must for any professional involved in working with the increasing number of baseball injuries”

Jason Howell, Director Baseball Health Network

“Outstanding meeting for providers who treat baseball players. Great sharing of ideas and thoughts from those who treat baseball players on the highest level on a daily basis. Will significantly help me in the care of my players. Best

meeting I’ve attended in years!”

Vinnie Perez, PT

C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N

This live activity is designed to identify areas of concern or controversy in the management of baseball athletes in a team sport setting through didactic presentations and case based scenarios.

Key issues, along with up-to-date and practice solutions, will be addressed. Time has been built into the agenda for questions and answers.

C O U R S E O B J E C T I V E S

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Analyze epidemiological trends in baseball injuries for professional, collegiate and youth baseball players

• Integrate prevention strategies with their health care team(s) to improve musculoskeletal and medical health for baseball players

• Assess and apply surgical and non-surgical treatment recommendations and rehabilitation protocols for the management of essential musculoskeletal and medical conditions in baseball

T A R G E T A U D I E N C E

This conference is designed for any orthopaedic surgeon, physician, athletic trainer, physical therapist, strength and conditioning expert, or coach concerned with the management or prevention

of injuries to the baseball athlete.

A C C R E D I T A T I O N

PHYSICIANS: The Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical

education for physicians.

FORE designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For the purpose of recertification, the following organizations accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

ATHLETIC TRAINERS: Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education isrecognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing educationfor certified athletic trainers. This program has been approved for 16.75 hoursof category A continuing education. Certified athletic trainers are responsiblefor claiming only those hours spent participating in the CE Activity.

Christopher S. Ahmad, MDHead Team Physician New York Yankees

Head Team Physician New York City Football ClubChief, Sports Medicine Service

Co-Director, Center for Shoulder, Elbow, and Sports MedicineDirector, Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine, Biomechanics Research

Vice Chair of Clinical ResearchProfessor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center

Anthony A. Romeo, MDProfessor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Section Head, Shoulder and Elbow SurgeryRush University Medical Center

Orthopaedic SurgeonMidwest Orthopaedics at RUSH

Chicago, IL

Robert B. Anderson, MDOrthoCarolinaCharlotte, NC

Michael Ciccotti, MDHead Team Physician Philadelphia Phillies

Philapelphia, PA

Jeffrey R. Dugas, MDAndrews Sports Medicine

Birmingham, AL

Neal ElAttrache, MDHead Team Physician Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles, CA

Lee Kaplan, MDMedical Director & Team Physician

Miami MarlinsMiami, FL

Sean T. Lynch, MDAssistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Columbia University Medical CenterNew York, NY

Ron PorterfieldHead Athletic Trainer

Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa, FL

Mark Schickendantz, MD Head Team Physician

Cleveland IndiansCleveland, OH

Nikhil Verma, MDTeam Physician

Chicago White SoxChicago, IL

Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTAAssociate Clinical DirectorChampion Sports Medicine

Director, Rehabilitative ResearchBirmingham, AL

Mark LittlefieldMLB Athletic Trainer

Yankees

Derek PupelloDCEO

Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education

Janine HartfieldDirector, CME

Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education

Michelle ParadiseAssistant Director, CME

Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education

C O U R S E D I R E C T O R S

F A C U L T Y

P L A N N I N G C O M M I T T E E

K E Y N O T E S P E A K E R S

Jeffrey Passan Baseball Columnist Yahoo! Sports Author

Joe TorreFormer Player, Television Color Commentator, and Manager of the New York YankeesMLB Chief Baseball OfficerChairmanJoe Torre Safe At Home Foundation

R E G I S T R A T I O N O P T I O N S

1 | Online: ForeOnline.org 2 | Phone: 813-877-8096

On or Before 10/16/2017 After 10/16/2017

Physicians $500.00 $600.00

Fellows & Other Healthcare Professionals $300.00 $400.00

Industry Professionals $400.00 $500.00

Registration fee includes course materials, breaks, breakfasts, and lunches for the participant only. A confirmation email will be sent one week prior to the activity (no registration is confirmed without

full payment).

A C C O M M O D A T I O N S

Hotel Edison228 West 47th Street

New York, New York, USA, 10036Tel: 212-596-6975

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Edison at a group rate of $175-205 per night. Reservations may be made by calling 212-596-6975 and asking for the Current Concepts in Baseball

Course. You can also book directly online at . The reservation deadline is October 1, 2017. Attendees are encouraged to book early.

D I S A B I L I T I E S

Please notify the Continuing Medical Education Office, 4115 West Spruce Street Tampa, FL 33607 or call 813-877-8096 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed. Events, activities and facilities of Foundation for

Orthopaedic Research and Education are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age or veteran status as provided by the law and in accordance with FORE’s respect for

personal dignity.

R E F U N D P O L I C Y

Cancellation notification must be in writing (email CME@FOREonline.org) and received by the close of business on October 16, 2017. A cancellation fee of $50 will be assessed. Cancellations received

after October 16, 2017 will not receive a refund. No-shows will not receive a refund.

FORE reserves the right to cancel this program due to unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund of registration fees will be given to participants. FORE will not be responsible for travel

expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is cancelled.

A G E N D A

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 20177:00 AM REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST

SESSION I: SHOULDER INJURIES MODERATOR: ANTHONY A. ROMEO, MD

8:00 AM Welcome Christopher S. Ahmad, MD

8:05 AM Shoulder Anatomy and Biomechanics Nikhil Verma, MD

8:15 AM Physical Examination of the Shoulder Christopher S. Ahmad, MD

8:30 AM MRI and Ultrasound use in Baseball Shoulder Injuries Michael Ciccotti, MD

8:40 AM AC Sprains in Baseball Mark Schickendantz

8:50 AM Traumatic Shoulder Instability in Position Players Anthony A. Romeo, MD

9:00 AM Shoulder Internal Impingement Concepts Kevin Wilk, DPT

9:30 AM Management of SLAP Tears and the Biceps Tendon in Throwers Michael Ciccotti, MD

9:50 AM Management of Rotator Cuff Tears Neal ElAttrache, MD

10:00 AM BREAK

10:30 AM Neurovascular Problems in the Throwing Athlete’s Shoulder Anthony A. Romeo, MD

10:35 AM Case Presentations and Panel Discussion Faculty Panel

12:00 PM Guest Lecture Jeffrey Passan

12:30 PM LUNCH BREAK

SESSION II: SHOULDER REHABILITATION MODERATOR: KEVIN WILK, DPT

1:30 PM Preparing Pitchers for their Start Steve Donohue

1:40 PM Scapular Muscle Training AJ Yencheck, ATC

1:50 PM Taping, Cupping, and Blood Flow Restriction for the Shoulder Complex Michael Shuk

2:00 PM Rehabilitation of Specific Shoulder Injuries in the Thrower Kevin Wilk, DPT

2:30 PM Case Challenges and Panel Discussion Faculty Panel

3:30 PM BREAK

SESSION III: Strength & Conditioning Moderator: Nikhil Verma, MD

3:45 PM Core Muscle/Trunk Strengthening and Muscle Activation Joe Ciccone. DPT

4:00 PM Periodization and When and How to get Strength Workouts Done During the Season Matt Krause

4:15 PM Weighted Balls and Long Toss Debate Steve Donohue & Mark Schickendantz

4:45 PM Panel Discussion Faculty Panel

5:40 PM ADJOURN and RECEPTION

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 20177:30 AM BREAKFAST

SESSION IV: Elbow Injuries Moderator: Christopher S. Ahmad, MD

8:00 AM Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Elbow Nikhil Verma, MD

8:10 AM Physical Exam of the Elbow (video demonstration) Christopher S. Ahmad, MD

8:20 AM MRI and ultrasound of the Elbow Michael Ciccotti, MD

8:30 AM Elbow Stress Reactions: How to Best Treat Them Lee Kaplan, MD

8:40 AM Posterior Elbow Pain - Stress Fracture and Valgus Extension Overload Mark Schickendantz

8:50 AM Ulnar Nerve Issues Jeff Dugas, MD

9:00 AM Flexor Pronator Strain, Epicondylitis, and Avulsion Lee Kaplan, MD

9:10 AM UCL Injury Epidemic, Causes, and Prevention Peter Chalmers, MD

9:20 AM Partial Tears and Non-op Treatment of UCL Tears Mark Schickendantz

9:30 AM Augmented UCL Repair Jeff Dugas, MD

9:40 AM UCL Reconstruction: Technical Variations Anthony A. Romeo, MD

10:00 AM BREAK

10:30 AM Rehabilitation and Throwing Programs Following UCL Surgery Kevin Wilk, DPT

10:50 AM Outcomes of UCL Reconstruction Michael Ciccotti, MD

11:00 AM Pitching Flaws and UCL Injury Nikhil Verma, MD

11:10 AM Revision UCL Reconstruction Christopher S. Ahmad, MD

11:20 AM Case Presentations and Panel Discussion Faculty Panel

12:00 PM Guest Lecture Joe Torre

12:15 PM LUNCH BREAK

SESSION VI: Hip, Core, Foot and Ankle Moderator: Sean T. Lynch, MD

1:15 PM Core Muscle and Oblique Injury Prevention AJ Yencheck, ATC

1:35 PM Hip FAI and Core Muscle Deficiency Diagnosis and Treatment Sean T. Lynch, MD

2:05 PM Baseball Foot and Ankle Injuries Robert Anderson, MD

2:35 PM Case Presentations and Panel Discussion Q&A Faculty Panel

SESSION VII: Adolescent Issues Moderator: Anthony A. Romeo, MD

3:15 PM Adolescent Pitching Mechanics and Pitch Counts Peter Chalmers, MD

3:30 PM Baseball Specialization and Injury Prevention in Youth Baseball Kevin Wilk, DPT

3:45 PM Little Leaguers Elbow and Medial Epicondyle Apophseal Avulsion Christopher S. Ahmad, MD

3:55 PM Elbow Capitellar OCD Anthony A. Romeo, MD

4:10 PM Special Considerations for the Collegiate Baseball Player Lee Kaplan, MD

4:25 PM Case Presentations and Panel Discussion Q&A Faculty Panel

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