Athletic Trainers from all across the metro area gathered at the Pryor Learning Commons on the Campus of William Jewell College recently for a medical symposium.
Over 40 athletic trainers and physical therapists attend the event. Some of the attendees are members of the National Athletic Trainer's Hall of Fame as well as Missouri's Athletic Trainer's Hall of Fame. Attendees came from all over the metropolitan area as well as Baldwin City, Kan., Atchison, Kan., and Warrensburg, Mo. Some of the Attendees also work in a variety of settings such as high school, small private colleges (NAIA and NCAA), state colleges (NCAA), and physical therapy clinics.
"The event was fantastic in every aspect," said William Jewell College Head Athletic Trainer Jessica Gracia. " I have to admit I was nervous about hosting such renowned physicians and some very well respected athletic trainers from the area in addition to being responsible for the technology to not give us any fits. Our corporate sponsors were also instrumental in pulling this event together and making it a free event. I couldn't have done any of it without them."
The program consisted of presentations from five of the areas leading physicians as well as a physical therapist that addressed rehabilitation for concussion management. The presenter's included:
Dr. Vincent Key – University of Kansas School of Medicine and Sports Medicine Director for Kansas City Royals
Topic: Evaluation and Management of the Throwing Athlete
Dr. JP Hollaran – Dickson-Diveley Orthopedic group and previous assistant team physician with the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Pistons
Topic: Managing the High Ankle Sprain
Dr. Jay Rapley – Rockhill Orthopedics in Lee's Summit
Topic: Common Injuries and Getting Players Back on the Field
Dr. Lori Boyajian – O'Neill – Team Physician with USA Volleyball and USA Boxing
Topic: Sports Related Concussions: Gender and Sports Specific Factors
Shannon Margherio – Physical Therapist specializing in Vestibular therapy following concussions.
Topic: Vestibular Rehabilitation in Concussion Management
Dr. Timothy Monahan – sole proprietor orthopedic physician and previous team physician with William Jewell College.
Topic: Practical aspects of Shoulder and Elbow Evaluations
The top sponsors of the Symposium were – SERC Physical Therapy, Cramers Sports Medicine and Sports Health.
