Topics
COVID: Clinical Considerations in Return to Play
Target Audience
Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Physicians
Schedule
7:00pm – 7:45pm: Cardiac and Pulmonary Manifestations in Athletes Post-COVID Infection: Concerns and Future Directions – Dr. James Kinderknecht, MD Assoc Team Physician – NY Giants
7:45pm – 8:25pm: COVID Considerations: From Risk Mitigation and Contact Tracing to Return to Play –
Justin D. Maher, PT, DPT, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist – NY Giants
8:25pm – 9:00pm: Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Program: Considerations in Recreational and College Athletes – Owen Lennon, PT, DPT, OCS – Professional PT
Objectives
- Attendees will understand the most recent recommendations from the American College of Cardiology on screening the heart post-COVID infection, and its implications for RTP.
- Examine the literature as it relates to common manifestations in both the pulmonary and vascular systems as a result of COVID-19 infection, and its implications for screening and RTP.
- Reflect upon the protocols and mitigation strategies implemented in the NFL for COVID.
- Attendees will understand the value of contact tracing protocols in the environment of team sports.
- Reflect on strategies for management with prolonged “long hauler” patients/athletes post infection.
Fees
Free
CEU's Offered
2.0 Category A
Live Lecture via Virtual format
Level of Difficulty
Essential
Domains Include
- Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection
- Examination, Assessment, and Diagnosis
- Immediate and Emergency Care
- Treatment and Rehabilitation
Registration
RSVP by March 10th to kcieslak@atsnj.org
CEU Statement
The Athletic Trainers’ Society Of New Jersey Inc. (P323) is approved the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 2.0 Category A hours/CEUs. Athletic Trainers should only claim those hours actually spent in the education program.
