Written by RUGBYMag Staff    Sunday, 15 January 2012 17:34    PDF Print Write e-mail
Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium Big Part of Las Vegas Weekend
Off The Field - USA Rugby News

The 2012 USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium, to take place between February 9-10, 2012 in Las Vegas, is a can't miss opportunity for medical professionals and anyone else dedicated to keeping rugby players safe and healthy.  Industry leaders will share their expertise and gear their presentations towards the newest Olympic sport, rugby.


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USA Rugby team doctor, Dr. David Chao, who is also the team doctor for the San Diego Chargers, has said that “This (the USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium) is a one of a kind conference dedicated to the care of rugby players. It is a must attend for medical professionals interested in the care of ruggers.”


Chao has a star-studded list of patients including Todd Clever, Travis Pastrana, Phillip Rivers, Tony Hawk, Junior Seau, and Drew Brees.

 

Chao will present at this year's medical symposium on the most recent studies and practices regarding head injures.  His fellow speakers include Dr. Christopher Kaeding and Dr. Thomas Best.  Best and Kaeding are the co-directors of the Ohio State University Sports Medicine Center, the nation's leader in sports medicine.

 

Also speaking at the conference is Mark Lovell (Ph.D, FACPN) Chairman and CEO of ImPACT Applications, Inc.  Lovell founded the neuropsychological testing programs for the National Football League (NFL) and is currenty a consultant to the NFL and the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He also oversees the neuropsychological testing for the WWE and the U.S. Ski Team.

 

Testimonials

  • "All was great – Very good conference and can’t wait until next year!"

  • "Above any expectations – truly a wonderful overall program."
  • "Food, venue and materials = all top notch.  Enjoyable environment and sets a great mood for continued learning."
  • "I came all the way to Las Vegas just for this conference…and was not disappointed!  AWESOME!!!"

Conference Agenda
Thursday February 9, 2012
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm - Registration


6:00 pm – 6:10 pm - Welcome and Introductions
Michael Keating – USA Rugby Medical Coordinator


6:10 pm – 6:40pm Head Injuries – Where We Are and Where We are Headed
Mark Lovell, PhD, FACPN – Chairman and CEO of ImPACT Applications and Founder of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

 

Dr. David Chao, MD - Team doctor for USA Rugby Men's National Team, San Diego Chargers, and Chief Medical Officer of the Summer & Winter X-Games


6:40 pm – 6:50 pm - Cutting Edge Technology
Paul Gubanich, MD – Ohio State Sports Medicine and Ohio State Team Physician


6:50 pm – 7:10 pm - Vestibular Evaluation and Training
Mike Palm, MS, ATC – Director of Concussion Rehabilitation Program - AthletiCo


7:10 pm – 7:25 pm - Exertional Protocols for Return to Play
Paul Goodman, MS, CSCS – Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Chicago Blackhawks


7:25 pm – 7: 40 pm - How to Bring IT All Together
Don Gerber, PsyD – Craig Hospital and Neuropsychologist for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche 


7:40 pm – 8:00 pm - Panel Discussion


8:00 pm – 10:00 pm - Social Reception and Exhibitor Showcase


Friday February 10, 2012
7:00 am to 8:00 am Registration and Breakfast


8:00 am to 8:10 am - Welcome and Introductions
Michael Keating – USA Rugby Medical Coordinator


8:10 am to 8:25 am - State of the “Rugby” Union
Nigel Melville – USA Rugby CEO and President of Rugby Operations

 

8:25 am to 8:50 am - Moguls to Scrums – The Olympic Experience for Rugby
Richard Quincy, MS, PT, ATC – USOC Associate Medical Director


8:50 am to 9:15 am - Research Update – Rugby Specific
Hamish Kerr, MD – Medical College of Albany and USA Rugby Team Physician 


9:15 am to 10:00 am - Anti-Doping on the Front Line – A Healthcare Provider Perspective
Pat McNair, MD – Panorama Orthopedics and USA Rugby Team Physician
TBD – United States Anti-Doping Agency


10:00 am to 10:15 am Exhibitor Break

 

10:15 am – 10:40 am - IRB Medical Update – Where Rugby and Medicine Collide
Michael Keating, MS, ATC, CSCS – USA Rugby Medical Coordinator


10:40 am to 11:00 am  - Electronic Medical Records
Rhett Keffer – President and Founder of Keffer Development and ATS


11:00 am to 12:00 pm  Key Note Speech - “Sports Medicine – What the Future Holds”
Thomas Best, MD - Ohio State Sports Medicine - Co-Director, Ohio State Athletics – Team Physician, Professor and Chair of the Division of Sports Medicine and Department of Family Medicine, President of the American College of Sports Medicine


12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lunch


1:00 pm to 1:20 pm Exhibitor Visit


1:20 pm to 1:45 pm - Successful Integration of Chiropractic Medicine into Traditional Rugby Sports Medicine
Matt Schick, DC - Absolute Performance Chiropractic and USA Rugby Team Chiropractor


1:45 pm to 2:20 pm - Athletic Pubalgia Treatment Options
William C. Meyers, MD – Founder of Core Performance Physicians


2:20 pm to 2:50 pm - Cervical Injuries in Rugby
Michael Shen, MD – Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Specialists and USA Rugby Consultant Surgeon


2:50 pm to 3:30 pm  - Panel Discussion “How to Generate Revenue in Your Medical Practice Through Rugby”
Jen Cope – Chief Financial Officer of USA Rugby
Kurt Weaver – Youth & High School Director of USA Rugby
John Honcharuk, ATC, CSCS – Manager of AthletiCo Physical Therapy 
Thomas Summanen, MS, ATC – Ohio State Sports Medicine Outreach Director


3:30 pm – 3:40 pm Closing Comments