Workshop Info - 77th EATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium

American Red Cross Instructor Certification (Workshop A)
7:00 AM -6:00 PM

CEUs: 4
Cost: $450.00 members/$500.00 non-members
Capacity: 36

As Athletic Trainers, we are required to maintain a current CPR certification every 2 years to remain certified. With our busy schedules, it is not always easy to find a quality class and also the time to attend. Increasing the number of American Red Cross instructors within our profession, presents both additional time options along consistent delivery of information.

Speakers: Leonard Angelli, MS, LAT, ATC and Eli Barrett, American Red Cross Instructor/Instructor Trainee

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ATs Care Workshop: Assisting Individuals with Crisis (Workshop B)-Registration closed December 8th
11:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CEUs: 6
Cost: $185.00 members/$265.00 non-members
Capacity: 16

Athletic Trainers deal with critical incidents such as the death of an athlete or colleague, a catastrophic injury or a significant personal or work-related events affecting those around them. The focus of this workshop is to present the need for peer-to-peer support for the AT after a traumatic event. I will present questionnaire data from Athletic Trainers about their exposure to traumatic events, the support methods they felt were most helpful after an event and the need for a peer-to-peer support program will be presented. Information regarding existing peer-to-peer support programs, ATs Care and how a CISM team works will be included in the talk presentation.

Speakers: Laura Darby McNally, LAT, ATC, CCISM and Sandra Lynch, MA, LAT, ATC, CCISM, FF/EMT

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Adult Mental Health First Aid (Workshop C)
11:00 PM - 5:00 PM

CEUs: 6
Cost: $120 members/$180 nonmembers
Capacity: 30

Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, how to recognize non-crisis and crisis situations in the most common mental health challenges, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

Speakers: Michael Gay, PhD, LAT, ATC and Jennifer Ostrowski, PhD, LAT, ATC

ATs Care: Group Crisis Intervention (Workshop D)-Registration closed December 8th
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

CEUs: 6
Cost: $185.00
Capacity: 20

Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic and multicomponent crisis intervention curriculum, the Group Crisis Intervention Course will prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defunding and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary, will also be discussed. The course is designed for anyone in the fields of Business & Industry Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care and Traumatic Stress. Program Highlights: Relevant research findings; Relevant recommendations for practice Incident assessment; Strategic intervention planning; “Resistance, resilience, recovery” continuum; Large group crisis interventions; Small group crisis interventions; Adverse outcome associated with crisis intervention; Reducing risks; Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD).

Speakers: Laura Darby McNally, LAT, ATC, CCISM and Sandra Lynch, MA, LAT, ATC, CCISM, FF/EMT

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Strategies to Coordinate Overdose Prevention Efforts (SCOPE) (Workshop E)
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

CEU’s: 3
Cost: $20.00
Capacity: 75

Staff from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy’s Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU) will provide a 3-hour training on the opioid crisis and introduce community resources to better serve individuals who may be at risk of a substance use disorder (SUD) or an overdose. PERU has provided SUD-associated trainings through previously funded efforts across all 67 Pennsylvania Counties and select counties in Ohio and Virginia. Topics include: •Understanding the opioid public health crisis. •The role of trauma in substance use. •Adverse childhood experiences. •Naloxone administration and leave-behind programs. •Empathy for overdose survivors and stigma reduction.•Recovery-oriented systems of care and community resources that are available.•Motivational Interviewing and POLAR*S.

Speakers: Rachel Rock, MA and Charles Franklin, MS, NRP, CP-C

*This program is made possible by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - First Responder - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act

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Evidence-Based Manual Therapy of the Foot, Ankle and Lower Leg (Workshop F) (Sponsored by Foot Management Inc.)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CEUs: 3
Cost: $90.00
Capacity: 40

Foot and ankle injuries make up approximately one-quarter of all sports-related injuries and more than 20% of these pathologies result in time-loss from activity. Commonly diagnosed conditions of the distal lower extremity include ligament sprains, tendinopathies, fasciitis, traumatic fractures, and stress-related conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Much of the research regarding injury prevention of overuse injuries of the distal lower extremity focuses on the need to improve mobility of the tibiofibular, talocrural, and subtalar joints by utilizing manual therapy techniques. Further research supports a combined approach involving both manual therapy and therapeutic exercise in the treatment and rehabilitation of traumatic and overuse injuries of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. For many conditions of the distal lower extremity, the application of one or more joint-specific mobilization and/or manipulation techniques is critical to minimizing time-loss from activity and maximizing patient outcomes. This workshop will focus on instructing clinicians about a variety of evidence-based manual therapy interventions for the treatment of conditions of the distal lower extremity. The workshop will draw on the best-available evidence and clinical prediction rules to determine which patients are most likely to benefit from manual therapy.

Speakers: James Scifers, DScPT, LAT, ATC and Elizabeth Ballard, DPT, LAT, ATC

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The Benefits of Quadrupedal Movement Training for Rehabilitation (Workshop G)
1:45 PM – 3:45 PM

CEU’s: 2
Cost: $60.00
Capacity: 40

This presentation explores the benefits of incorporating quadrupedal movement training into rehabilitation settings. With a backdrop of rising interest in holistic approaches to rehabilitation, the session will delve into the historical and biomechanical foundations of quadrupedal movement. Participants will gain an understanding of how quadrupedal exercises can enhance mobility, stability, and neuromuscular coordination, particularly in individuals recovering from musculoskeletal injuries or neurological conditions. Through a series of case studies and practical demonstrations, the presentation will illustrate the diverse applications of quadrupedal movement training across various rehabilitation contexts. Additionally, the session will highlight the potential for quadrupedal exercises to improve proprioception, core strength, and overall functional capacity in athletes undergoing rehabilitation. Ultimately, the focus of this presentation is to equip Athletic Trainers with evidence-based strategies to optimize patient outcomes and promote holistic recovery through the integration of quadrupedal movement training into their practice.

Speaker: Chris Flores, LAT, ATC

You Can't Pour From An Empty Cup: Prioritizing Your Well Being (Workshop H)
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

CEUs: 2
Cost: $60.00
Capacity: 50

The current state of well-being in athletic trainers will be discussed. This collaborative, interactive workshop will provide evidence-based interventions that can be applied individually or systemically. There will be time for well-being plan development and discussion as well as a model of how to approach and support colleagues who may be struggling. The overall goal of this workshop is to allow participants to connect with each other in a supportive environment to discuss issues around well-being and brainstorm ways to best implement these strategies.

Speakers: Julie Young, PhD, ATC, PES and Lisa Kluchurosky, MEd, ATC

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Trans in Athletics: Inclusion and Fairness? (Workshop I)
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

CEUs: 2
Cost: $60.00
Capacity: 75

Misinformation and disinformation are driving fear and discrimination of the trans athletes, primarily transfeminine people. We will understand how to approach the “debate” based on current legal, medical, and scientific knowledge, dismantling two core misconceptions, which are rooted in transmysogynoir and
cissexism. Participants will leave with tools to engage in dialogue on the “debate”, in addition to best practices for supporting and advocating for non-binary and trans athletes at individual and institutional levels. Presented by Lex Horwitz, a queer, non-binary transgender former collegiate athlete and current coach.

Speaker: Lex Horwitz

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Emergency Action Plan Swap Shop (Workshop J) (CANCELLED)
2:45 PM - 5:45 PM

CEUs: 3
Cost: $90.00
Capacity: 50

The development of emergency action plans reduces negative outcomes and saves lives from catastrophic injuries in sport. The development of these critical healthcare administration documents ensures an organization has proactively prepared to prevent and/or manage injuries. The purpose of this session will be to 1) describe the new NATA EAP position statement with the most pertinent items for athletic trainers, 2) provide strategies to writing effective emergency action plans based and 3) work in groups to revise and update the attendee’s emergency action plan with the support of experts in the room.

Speakers: Rebecca Stearns, PhD, ATC, PES and Samm Scarneo Miller, PhD, ATC

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Scapular Dyskinesis Evaluation and Treatment (Workshop K)
2:45 PM- 4:45 PM

CEUs: 2
Cost: $60.00
Capacity: 20

Scapular motion is critical for normal motion and function of the upper extremity. Scapular dyskinesis assessment and treatment requires a logical approach to identify potential causes of dysfunction that can include neurological impairment, mobility deficits and lack of motor control. This presentation will take an integrated approach to assessment to help clinicians identify potential causes of scapular dyskinesis as it relates to upper extremity injuries. Based on the assessment, treatment approaches using proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, kinetic chain concepts, and exercise progression to restore normal function of the upper extremity will be introduced.

Speaker: David Wilkenfeld, EdD, LAT, ATC

Unlocking the Chains: Using Myofascial Decompression to Target Fascial Lines (Workshop L)
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

CEUs: 3
Cost: $90.00
Capacity: 25

Fascia is a three-dimensional, intricate web of connective tissue that layers in and around organs, bones, muscles, blood vessels and nerves. The continuum constantly transmits and receives mechano-metabolic information that can influence the shape and function of the entire body. Fascia contains an important fluid type substance called hyaluronan which serves as a lubricant, allowing appropriate gliding of adjacent tissues. An individual's stability and mobility are determined in large part by the health of the fascia. As a result of injury, inactivity, inflammation or disease processes, fascia may lose its elasticity and become dehydrated or densified. Hyaluronan chains have the ability to self-associate under these adaptive processes and will increase their concentration and or size, altering their viscoelastic properties. From a global perspective, fascia can be illustrated using a biotensegrity model, highlighting that if we compress, pull, tighten or loosen one component of this three-dimensional continuous unit we will affect the whole structure. Myofascial decompression (MD) uses negative pressure to lift the soft tissue and allow for an increase in blood flow, lymphatic response, and change in the densification of hyaluronan. This western medicine approach of traditional cupping is used to assess and correct movement-based impairments by creating a physiologic response related to fascial densification.

Speaker: Jennifer Concannon, DAT, LAT, ATC, CES

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