On Demand - Providence Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Symposium: Navigating Hip and Back Injuries in Young Athletes

Course Description:  

This is a recording of the live course presented on March 15, 2025. 

This is the second Providence Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Symposium, targeted for Physicians, PAs, PTs, PTAs, and ATCs. This one day course is designed to highlight the multidisciplinary approach to treating the injured athlete. Our sports physical therapists, sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, and surgical partners will provide research based clinical updates on diagnosis, treatment, and return to play for common musculoskeletal disorders of the low back and hip. There will be specific emphasis on the surgical and non-surgical treatment of hip and lumbar pathology in our adolescent athletes. Our providers will cover the entire spectrum of injury management, including acute assessment and diagnosis, decision making around various treatment options, rehabilitation, and return to play and performance with appropriate guidelines and progression. 

Agenda:

 Ashley Heacock, ATC – Introduction of Lumbar case study, case study presenting exam, acute management  

Breanne Brown, DO, FAAFP, CAQSM – Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine, To brace or not, Common Lumbar injuries, Case Study Evaluation and Initial Management, Referrals

Chinmay Paranjape, MD – Case Study Evaluation and Surgical Decision Making, Common Diagnoses, Spondylolisthesis vs Disk, Post-op Care

Kate Hayes, PT, DPT, OCS – Physical Therapy Rehab Surgical and Non-Surgical of Lumbar Diagnoses

Emma Anderson, ATC – Introduction of Hip Case Study, Presenting Exam, Acute Management

Traci Akron, DO - Hip Anatomy Review, Differential diagnosis in young athletes, Case Study Evaluation and Initial Management

Aaron Schwartz, MD – Case Study Evaluation, Surgical Decision Making, Risk Factors, sports Hernia, Precautions, Post op

Zachary Shaver, PT, DPT – Hip Rehab Surgical and Non-Surgical, Return to Play

Matthew Hauck, MS, CSCS – Return to Play, Performance, VALD Force Plates 

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course participants will be able to:

· Describe an on the field evaluation of back and hip injuries

· Initiate acute management of back and hip injuries 

· Recognize when to refer an on the field injury for additional treatment 

· Describe how the sports medicine physician evaluates and treats back and hip pain in athletes

· Describe the role of bracing in back injuries in athletes

· Recommended imaging for back and hip injuries in young athletes

· Recognize why spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are a causes of adolescent low back pain

· Describe pathophysiology of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis and ways to rehabilitate these patients

· Identify when surgery should be part of the management of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis 

· Identify post-surgical precautions when initiating rehab after back surgery

· Initiate spine rehabilitation exercises with understanding of a possible directional preference

· Understand a variety of manual therapy techniques for the spine utilized in rehab

· Explain return to play guidelines to safely return athletes back to sport following surgical and non-surgical hip rehab 

· Distinguish and prioritize rehab needs when returning athletes to sport 

· Perform return to play testing for athletes surgical and non-surgical hip rehab

· Identify process to define demands of sporting activity for athletes re-entering competition after rehab form injury

· Identify physical performance traits needing to be trained to prepare athletes for re-entering competition after rehab from injury

· Identify physical testing for performance monitoring and clearance during rehab from injury

Speakers:

Ashley Heacock, ATC

Ashley received her Associate degree from College of the Siskiyous and Bachelor’s of science in Athletic Training from Fort Lewis College in 2010. She was a varsity athlete on the Softball team at both schools. She is currently in her ninth year of working as an athletic trainer with Providence, and tenth year being the head athletic trainer at Grant High School. She also has experience in the industrial setting and as a personal trainer as well holding certifications as a pregnancy and postpartum athleticism coach and level 1 CrossFit coach.

Breanne Brown, DO, CAQSM, FAAFP

Being active all her life and struggling at times with her own sports injuries, Dr. Breanne Brown was inspired to become a doctor to help treat others. "I was drawn to family medicine, with an emphasis in sports medicine, because of the variety of conditions I'm able to treat," she says. Dr. Brown believes in a holistic approach when treating her patients. "My focus is on function and longevity, and partnering with my patients to find the best treatment plan," she says.

After earning her medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University, she completed a family medicine internship and residency at Providence Milwaukie Hospital and a sports medicine fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. Dr. Brown serves as team physician for the Portland Thorns women's soccer team.

Chinmay Paranjape, MD

Chinmay Paranjape, M.D., was born and raised in Massachusetts, and progressively moved south along the East Coast for his education, with a stop in Philadelphia where he studied chemical engineering before spending a decade in North Carolina for his medical education and residency. There, he met his wife, Emily, and together they migrated west for his specialty training in pediatric orthopedic and scoliosis surgery.

For Dr. Paranjape, orthopedic surgery was a natural fit. Growing up woodworking, having studied engineering, and having been an orthopedic patient himself several times in his life, the field of orthopedic surgery represented the perfect blend of his interests, skills, and an opportunity to help others in a way that was personally meaningful. During his training, Dr. Paranjape was drawn to pediatrics.  During his fellowship, he was drawn to the challenge of caring for the growing spine, and has an interest in spinal care in children of all ages and maturity levels.

Kate Hayes, PT, DPT, OCS

Kate Hayes, PT, DPT, OCS has been practicing in the orthopedic and sports PT field for over 10 years. She completed an orthopedic residency with St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA in 2015.  Kate is a Certified Manual Therapist and incorporates various manual therapy techniques throughout her practice. 

Kate has been practicing at Providence Sports Care Center since 2015 where she has developed further specialties in both sports and concussion. She has been a certified instructor for 3^rd-year PT students and is currently the sports mentor for Providence’s Sports Residency. Kate also serves as the head PT for the Portland Thorns professional women's soccer team. Kate has a passion for education, developing skills for younger therapists, and encouraging best practices to assist clinicians in thought processes and treatment techniques. 

Emma Anderson, ATC

Emma received her BS in Athletic Training from Brigham Young University in 2018 where she was the President of the Athletic Training Student Association.  She has been working for Providence for 5 years and is the Athletic Trainer for Estacada High School.

Traci Akron, DO, CAQSM

Traci A. Ackron, D.O., wanted to be a physician since she was a child. She has always had a desire to serve others and feels that being a physician is the best way she can give back. “I decided on family medicine as I love having relationships with my patients and their entire family, from birth of a newborn into geriatrics,” Dr. Ackron says. She believes it’s a privilege that people allow her to be a part of their lives, in good times and bad, while sharing their journey and helping encourage them to live their best lives.

Dr. Ackron earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, Washington. She completed her family medicine internship and residency training at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan, as well as a sports medicine fellowship at the Detroit Medical Center where she had the opportunity to be team physician for the Detroit Red Wings (NHL) and the Detroit Tigers (MLB).

Aaron Schwartz, MD

Dr. Schwartz is a Sports Medicine board certified physician and was an assistant team physician for the Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Tech Yellowjackets while in Fellowship. He began his career training with one of the pioneers of the quad tendon ACL reconstruction. Dr. Schwartz also specializes in hip arthroscopies, complex knee and shoulder arthroscopies, and total and reverse shoulder replacements.

Dr. Schwartz loves being able to solve problems and get his patients back to work or their favorite activity at the same level they were at before an injury. Whether it’s fixing a teenager’s ACL before their senior football season or repairing a rotator cuff for a retiree to get them back on the pickleball court, he takes immense pride when his patients get back to their lives pain free.

Zachary Shaver, PT, DPT

Zach was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology (2016) and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2019) from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He has worked with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, with experience in orthopedics, sports, and pediatric oncology and hematology. Zach has a strong interest in strength and conditioning and promoting physical activity across the lifespan. Outside of work, Zach enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, rock climbing, and watching sports.  He is the current Sports Resident for Providence.

Matthew Hauck, MS, CSCS

Matt Hauck, MS, CSCS, has worked in the field of strength and conditioning and sport science since 2004. His experiences as a collegiate football player drove him into the field with the intention of using technology, along with best practice methodology, to help improve performance. Matt has worked in team settings in both the collegiate and professional realms, as well as in academic and clinical environments and sport technology and apparel. Additionally, he worked in the private sector supporting Super Bowl champions, Tour de France stage winners, Olympic medalists, and high school state champions.

Registration information:

Registration Fee: The registration fee for Physicians is $250  The registration fee for Allied Health Professionals is $225  for Non-Providence Employees and $125 for Providence  Employees. 

Registration fees cover access to the recorded course video, an electronic course handout and electronic certificate of attendance. 

Refund Policy: Since you will have immediate access to this course no refunds are available.

Contact Hours: This course qualifies for  7 contact hours for Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants in Oregon and Washington. Continuing education credit in additional states may be available. Please email joanna.mullett@providence.org to determine if continuing educations credits can be submitted for your state.  Certificates of attendance will be issued to all participants completing the CEU requirements.

Accreditation Statement:

Providence Oregon Region designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 creditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Providence Oregon Region is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. 

Providence Health and Services (BOC Approved Provider Number P8431) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 7.0 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Planning Committee Disclosure: The Planning Committee for this educational event have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.