SLU Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Hosting Continuing Education Program on December 1, 2018

Perspectives in the Management of Foot and Ankle Pathology

Featuring Jay Hertel, PhD, ATC, FACSM, FNATA

Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

December 1, 2018
(rescheduled from April 2018)

Interventions for foot and ankle pathology evolve over time. Keeping current with the latest techniques is sometimes difficult. What works? Does it work for everyone? How can I select the best intervention for my patient? Join colleagues at this 4 hour continuing education program addressing chronic and acute foot and ankle pathology.

Impairment-Based Rehabilitation for Lateral Ankle Instability

Jay Hertel, PhD, ATC FACSM, FNATA

The Foot Core: Clinical Importance of the Intrinsic Foot Muscles

Jay Hertel,  PhD, ATC FACSM, FNATA

Selecting the Right PRO for Your Practice

Randy Richter, PT, PhD

Management of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

Ann Hayes, PT, DPT, MHS, OCS

The Role of Muscle Imbalance in MTSS - Soft Tissue
Kitty Newsham, PhD, ATC

Dr. Jay Hertel is the Joe H. Gieck Professor of Sports Medicine at the University of Virginia. He directs UVA's graduate programs in Athletic Training & Sports Medicine and is co-director of the Exercise & Sport Injury Lab. His primary area of research deals with lateral ankle instability which he studies from a multifactorial perspective using diverse methods ranging from laboratory-based assessments of biomechanics and motor control to evidence-based practice principles inherent to clinical epidemiology. Dr. Hertel has authored or co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at numerous national and international sports medicine conferences.

His research has been funded by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, National Athletic Trainers' Association, Research & Education Foundation, American Physical Therapy Association, and the National Football League Charities. Dr. Hertel is a fellow of both the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In 2011, he received the Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research, the highest career research award in athletic training. Dr. Hertel is a senior associate editor for the Journal of Athletic Training and a member of the international advisory board for Physical Therapy in Sport.

Educational Objectives:

Upon completion of this program, a participant will be able to:

• Explain the impairment-based rehabilitation framework  relative to lateral ankle instability
• Develop rehabilitation progressions for intrinsic foot muscles.
• Describe effective intervention for Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
• Explain the role of muscle balance in management of MTSS-soft tissue
• Identify appropriate patient reported outcome measures for your practice.

Target Audience:

• This program is intended for athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Saint Louis University, Dept. of PT and Athletic Training (BOC AP# P3877) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 4 EBP Category hours/CEUs. 

Physical Therapy:   Saint Louis University School of Medicine Continuing Education Program is a continuing education sponsor for the State of Illinois to provide Physical Therapy and Occupation Therapy CE courses. State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor   License # 216-000085 Expiration Date: 09/30/2020 CE Contact hours: 4.0

Location: 

Saint Louis University - Medical Center Campus

Allied Health Building - Auditorium (Room 1043) 

Garage and street parking options available

Fees:

Early Bird (payment by 11/16/2018): $60.00

Regular Registration (after 11/16/2018): $75.00

Registration and payment information:

Registration form and payment information are available through Saint Louis University available here through this REGISTRATION LINK

If paying by check, please contact Kitty Newsham (knewsham@slu.edu)

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

A full refund of the conference registration fees will be made for requests received by April 19, 2018. No refunds will be processed after November 19, 2018. In the event a program is cancelled, participants are entitled to a full refund. 

All refund requests must be sent in writing (postal or email) to, and received by Kitty Newsham at Saint Louis University’ 3437 Caroline Mall, St Louis, MO 63104 or knewsham@slu.edu). 

Refunds approved by November 19, 2018, will be issued to the original payer in the same amount as the payment received. 

Directions: 

South on Grand from I-64/40 or North on Grand from I-44. Turn East on Chouteau to South on Theresa.

Parking:

Garage parking is accessible from Theresa or Rutgers Ave.

Hickory East Garage: 3424 Hickory St.
Garage Rate: $2 per hour, $6 per day

Use THIS address for GPS

SLU AT Students Inducted into Alpha Eta Allied Health Honor Society

The Saint Louis University chapter of Alpha Eta, the National Scholastic Honor Society for Allied Health Professions, held its annual induction ceremony in the Multipurpose Room of the Allied Health Building at Saint Louis University on November 16, 2017.

The Society is named for the Greek letters equivalent to the first letters of Allied Health (AH), which are Alpha Eta.  The purpose of the Society is the promotion and recognition of significant scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the allied health professions.

The following SLU AT students were honored in this year's ceremony:

• Alexander Hubbs - Liberty, Missouri (MAT Class of 2018)
• Erin Fabbri - Des Plaines, Illinois (MAT Class of 2019)
• Ryan Frantz - Troy, Missouri (MAT Class of 2019)
• Chris Mecherle - Bloomington, Illinois (MAT Class of 2019)
• Margaret (Maggie) Rowell - Lakewood, Ohio (MAT Class of 2019)

Congratulations to this year's Alpha Eta honorees!

SLU AT Students Use Real-World Examples to Teach First-Year Health Professions Students About Athletic Training

Health Sciences Learning Community "Crash Reel" Night

By: Caitlin Gibson. with Alex Hubbs and Pat O'Neill (SLU MAT Class of 2018)

On November 9th, along with Dr. Kitty Newsham, we gave a presentation on Achilles tendinopathy and ruptures. Our audience was the freshman Health Sciences Learning Community. This Learning Community consists of many different majors: nursing, physical therapy, athletic training, etc. Different presentations are given throughout the year to these students to give them a snapshot of the different health science professions. 

This presentation allowed us to give a more rounded idea of what an athletic trainer does. While majority of the time athletic trainers are viewed for emergency response care, we wanted to highlight the importance that our profession has on the rehabilitation aspect in our scope of practice. 

Our presentation consisted of a real-world videos of Achilles ruptures (single impact or due to over-use), epidemiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, pathokinematics, surgical techniques, nonsurgical rehabilitation exercises and post-op rehab exercises. We had the learning community practice preventative exercises and exercise to do after a surgical repair.  We also went over taping for Achilles tendinopathy and a few students got to feel what it is liked to be taped.  

This opportunity allowed us to provide information to students on the different settings an AT can be in and provide information on Achilles tendinopathy in a real-world context. 

Faculty and Students Utilize a "Crash Reel" to Help Students in the SLU Health Sciences Learning Community Learn about Athletic Training

TV shows often feature "Crash Reels" to highlight dangerous situations or high profile injuries.  The Saint Louis University Athletic Training Program utilized that format to help First Year Students in SLU's Health Sciences Learning Community.

This "Crash Reel Night", held on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Reinert Residence Hall, was a great success!

Athletic Training students Sarah Haenchen, Amelia Meigs, and Stephanie Ross along with faculty member Kitty Newsham PhD, ATC showed the Health Science Learning Community videos of injuries and talked about how an athletic trainer manages an injury. Using the videos gave the participants a clear picture of the nature and the context of the injuries.

SLU Health Sciences Learning Community

This year we focused on an ankle sprain, one of the most common injuries an AT treats. The discussion encompassed acute care on the field, the assessment in the clinic, and then rehabilitation for an ankle sprain. We had some hands-on activities such as functional tests to evaluate balance and proprioception which inform return to play decisions.

The athletic training students have been busy this November and we are excited for our future events!

Two SLU AT Students Honored with Scholarships by the MAATA

Saint Louis University Athletic Training Students Stephanie Ross and Collin Peterson (MAT Class of 2017) were honored as 2016 Professional Student Scholarship recipients by the Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA Distict 5) at the MAATA Annual Meeting Honors and Awards Dinner on March 18, 2016 at the University Plaza Conference Center in Springfield, Missouri.

Collin and Stephanie with MAATA Preseident Rob Marshall ATC

Congratulations Stephanie and Collin!

Great Week for Athletic Training in St. Louis!

Saint Louis University and the City of St. Louis welcomed colleagues from around the world during the week of June 20-27, 2015 in an outstanding week of fellowship and professional development!

The SLU Center for Global Citizenship was a great venue for the WFATT Opening Ceremonies

The 2015 World Congress of the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy took place on the campus of Saint Louis University with a theme of "Overuse Injury in Sport, an Interprofessional Approach".  The outstanding program included keynote speakers Dr. Jill Cook from Victoria, Australia and Dr. Scott Reeves from London, England.  The Opening Ceremonies took place in SLU's Center for Global Citizenship and a Gala Dinner was held in the Allied Health Building's Multipurpose Room.  Check out photos from the WFATT events here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/slu_healthsciences/sets/72157654440358478

AT Leadership from around the world came together at the WFATT Gala Dinner.

The 2015 National Athletic Trainers' Association Clinical Symposia and AT Expo was held at America's Center in downtown St. Louis.  The Saint Louis University Athletic Training Program was active in the event.  Faculty members Dr. Kitty Newsham and Dr. Anthony Breitbach made presentation at the event.  

Dr. Newsham presenting on Exercise Related Breathing Disorders

Dr. Breitbach conducting a Peer-to-Peer Discussion on Interprofessional Education

The SLU AT Program was also mentioned in the NATA Press Conference on its upcoming partnership with the NFL, the St. Louis Rams, Athletico and the St. Louis Public Schools. The week was capped off with the SLU AT Alumni Party at Rosalita's Cantina with over 65 alums and friends in attendance.

Great turnout at the SLU AT Alumni Party!

This was a memorable week in St. Louis, the future of the profession of Athletic Training has never been brighter!

SLU AT Students Join PA Students for an Orthopedic Casting Lab

On Thursday, August 14, 2014 students from the Saint Louis University Physician Assistant Education program and Athletic Training program participated together in an orthopedic casting lab.  The lab was conducted by Certified Athletic Trainer and NATA Hall of Fame member Rod Walters; and coordinated by SLU faculty members Sr. Mary White (PA) and Dr. Kitty Newsham (AT).  This interprofessional learning opportunity was a great experience for students in both programs.  More information about Rod Walters ATC and his program are available at: https://www.rodwalters.com/

Rod Walters ATC demonstrates a casting technique on SLU AT student Tori Lycett

SLU AT students Michael Aaron and Eldon Reid practice a casting technique.

SLU AT Program Has a Busy Week at the NATA Meeting in Indianapolis

The National Athletic Trainers' Association 65th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo took place in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 25-28, 2014.  In addition to participation in professional development and committee work, SLU AT Faculty participated as presenters in the event.

Dr. Kitty Newsham presented a poster entitled "Three Minute All-Out Test as a Diagnostic Challenge for Exercise-Induced Dyspnea, A Pilot Study" in the Free Communications Session on Thursday, June 26, 2014.

Dr. Kitty Newsham

Dr. Anthony Breitbach participated as a presenter in a Feature Presentation entitled "Interprofessional Management of the Diabetic Athletic" along with SLU AT Medical Director Dr. Tyler Wadsworth, St. Louis College of Pharmacy faculty Dr. Amy Drew and SLU Nutrition and Dietetics faculty Dr. Katie Eliot on Friday, June 27, 2014.

Dr. Katie Eliot, Dr. Tyler Wadsworth, Dr. Anthony Breitbach and Dr. Amy Drew

Dr. Drew and Dr. Wadsworth were interviewed on "NATA-TV"'s recap of the Friday activities.  See the video here (starting at 6 min mark): NATA-TV, Friday June 27, 2014 Highlights

The SLU AT Program, along with the Alumni Office at SLU, hosted an event on the evening of Friday, June 27, 2014 for SLU Alumni and friends at Ike and Jonesy's Restaurant in Indianapolis.

SLU AT Alums Sarah Hall, ATC Derrick Neuner ATC, Lizzy Kienstra ATC and Jacob Blasingame ATC at SLU Alumni Reception.

Overall, it was an outstanding week of scholarship, service and fellowship!

We look forward to welcoming the 66th NATA Clinical Symposia and AT Expo to St. Louis on June 23-27, 2015.

SLU AT Students Team Up to Practice Managing On-Field Emergencies

On April 22nd and 23rd, 2014, Saint Louis University Athletic Training students from the first and second year of the professional phase of the program teamed up to manage a scenario that simulated a football cervical spine injury that included cardiac and respiratory arrest. These students and SLU AT faculty utilized the outstanding facilities at the SLU School of Medicine's Simulation and Clinical Skills Center in an exercise to prepare for on-field emergencies.   The center features high-fidelity clinical simulators which are designed to prepare health professionals in the management of all types of trauma and injury.  They can be programmed to simulate many different conditions including cardiac and respiratory problems.

Seven person teams were responsible for determining professional roles and a management plan which they practiced in lab prior to the simulation. They were video recorded in the scenario which included a primary and secondary survey and acute management of the injury in a football player.  It also included transportation of the patient using a spine board.  Faculty members Kitty Newsham PhD, ATC and Katie Leible MS, ATC provided feedback and conducted a debriefing using the video with the teams after they completed the scenario. Experiences and resources such as these are invaluable in the professional development of the SLU AT students.

SLU AT Students and Faculty Participate in NATA District V Meeting

District Meeting Provides a Memorable Experience!
By: Nick Gastorf (SLU MAT Class of 2014)

The Saint Louis University Athletic Training Program had six athletic training students along with faculty members Kitty Newsham PhD, ATC and Tony Breitbach PhD, ATC traveled to Des Moines, Iowa on March 27-29, 2014 to represent the program at the 35th Mid-America Athletic Trainer's Association (MAATA) Annual Meeting and Symposium.  Tyler Wood, Cat Costello, and I represented the Missouri Athletic Trainers' Association (MoATA) in the District Quiz Bowl competition after previously taking home the state title at the MoATA conference earlier in the year. We gave a valiant effort, but we fell short of our goal of reaching the finals of the Quiz Bowl, which is held at the National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting this upcoming summer in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Quiz Bowl Members: Nick Gastorf, Cat Costello, Kelly Peck (alternate) and Tyler Wood

While there, we were able to attend a number of lectures discussing various topics in athletic training, including talks on drug interactions and concussions.  One of the talks given that we were able to attend was on food and exercise-induced anaphylaxis by Dr. Newsham, one of the faculty members in attendance from SLU.  Not only did we have the opportunity to attend these lectures, but we also attended the MoATA meeting.  We were able to hear and get an update on the athletic training related events that are happening in state.  One topic of interest for many of the students was the young professional group.  With graduation approaching shortly, this young professional’s group is a great way to network and meet other professionals in the field who are also trying to start their careers.

Overall, the MAATA symposium was a great experience!  We were exposed to a number of items for the first time in this type of setting.  We were given the opportunity to meet professionals within athletic training, hear multiple talks on differing topics of athletic training, and represent SLU AT Program in the Quiz Bowl. We would not have had these wonderful opportunities without attending the symposium.

SLU AT students Cat Costello, Kelly Peck, Tyler Wood, Jess Buschjost, Nick Gastorf and Dan Herrin prepare for the drive to Des Moines.

SLU AT Faculty Members and Students Have a Fun and Busy Month of Basketball

The Athletic Training Program at Saint Louis University partners with the Missouri Valley Conference to coordinate medical coverage to the basketball tournaments they host in March each year.  This year, this not only included their conference tournaments in St. Louis and St. Charles, it also included the NCAA Men's Basketball 2nd and 3rd Rounds at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.  This provides a great learning opportunity for our students, where they get a chance to administer a large event with multiple stakeholders.  Additionally it provides our students with networking opportunities with numerous future colleagues in athletic training.

Faculty members Tim Howell and Kitty Newsham with AT students Jess Buschjost and Angelo Bongiorno at the NCAA 3rd Round games on March 23, 2014 at Scottrade Center.

AT students Cat Costello, Jess Buschjost and Angelo Bongiorno with faculty members Tim Howell and Mike Markee  at the NCAA 2nd Round games on March 21, 2014 at Scottrade Center.

AT students Blake Hudspeth and Michelle Cybulski courtside for MVC MBB Tournament at Scottrade Center.

AT students Tony Mosello and Jess Buschjost courtside for MVC MBB Tournament at Scottrade Center.

AT Program Director Tony Breitbach courtside with students Michael Aaron and Hilary Stepansky
for MVC WBB Tournament at Family Arena.

AT students Ju Kim, Mary Rhatigan, Jose Mendez and Michael Aaron on site
for MVC WBB Tournament at Family Arena

SLU AT Program Advisory Board Conducts Fall Meeting

On November 20, 2013, the Saint Louis University Athletic Training Program Advisory Board met at Cafe' Ventana near the SLU Frost Campus.  This group provides essential community feedback regarding the program and is invaluable in program planning and improvement.  The program is very fortunate to have such a wealth of expertise available in the St. Louis region.

Anthony Breitbach, Julie Davitz and Laura O'Connor

Randy Craig, Tim Howell and Jennifer Baine

Tyler Wadsworth, Bridget Quirk, Mark Reinking and Mike Markee

Laura O'Connor and Kitty Newsham

Matt Bayes and Paul Nativi

2013-14 SLU AT Program Advisory Board Members

Jason Bennett PhD, PT, SCS, ATC
Saint Louis University Program in Physical Therapy

Jonathan Burch ATC
Saint Louis University Department of Athletics

Randy Craig PT, ATC, MS
PRORehab Physical, Sports and Occupational Therapy

Julie Davitz PT, ATC, MHS
Rehab 1 Network

Matt Bayes, MD
Blue Tail Medical Group

Scott Kaar MD
Saint Louis University Orthopedics

Rick Larsen MS, ATC
Washington University in St. Louis Department of Athletics

Aaron McBride MPT, ATC
PRORehab Physical, Sports and Occupational Therapy

Paul Nativi DMD
Saint Louis University and part time private practice

Laura O'Connor MPT, ATC, CSCS
PRORehab Physical, Sports and Occupational Therapy

Fred Shinn MS, PT
Monroe County Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine

Tyler Wadsworth MD
Saint Louis University and Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

SLU AT Faculty Expertise Sought by Media and Organizations

Faculty members of the Saint Louis University Athletic Training Program have been called on frequently this fall to provide expertise for media and other organizations.  These activities are consistent with the focus of “Higher purpose, Greater good" which represents SLU's mission to pursue truth and serve humanity.

Kitty Newsham PhD, ATC and Amy Schork MA, ATC (Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine)
“Athletic Training” on Potpourri on 1380 AM
Roles, responsibilities, and qualifications of athletic trainers were discussed with host Marsha Schuman.
September 15, 2013

Anthony Breitbach PhD, ATC
“Importance of Exercise While in Orbit” in RocketSTEM Magazine
Discussed NASA’s efforts to limit bone density losses in deep space travel.
October 2013 Issue
Available on-line: https://www.rocketstem.org/2013/10/03/importance-exercise-orbit

Anthony Breitbach PhD, ATC
“Student Athlete Safety” on StayTuned on KETC Channel 9.
Discussed concussion and youth sports safety with a panel of experts, hosted by Casey Nolen.
October 10, 2013
Archived Show: https://staytuned.ninenet.org/episodes/student-athlete-safety/
Dr. Breitbach’s Segments on YouTube:

Helmets and Concussions

Club Sports and Young Athletes

Priorities in Youth Sports

Anthony Breitbach PhD, ATC
“Popular sports supplements contain meth-like chemicals” on 5:00 pm News on KSDK Channel 5
Discussed sports supplements and safety with Anne Allred.
October 14, 2013
Archived broadcast: https://www.ksdk.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=2743959654001

Kitty Newsham PhD, ATC
“A Multi‐Disciplinary Team Approach to Returning to School and Activities”
Dr. Newsham presented an athletic health care plan which utilizes multiple professionals in protecting students with concussion and other injuries. 
Brain Injury Association of Missouri
Annual Statewide Conference
St. Charles Convention Center
St. Charles, Missouri
October 17, 2013