Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Summarize the most current research surrounding sports injury prevention
- Explain the current and most applicable research to increase sports performance in specific populations
- Learn that data-driven sports injury prevention interventions can successfully reduce sports injuries
- Learn which injury methodologies are most appropriate for different sports
- Provide a brief overview of relevant ocular, intra-abdominal, vascular, skin & soft tissue anatomy as it relates to the use of sports ultrasound outside of the musculoskeletal system
- Describe when it may be appropriate to utilize diagnostic ultrasound imaging for specific complaints in the athletic population
- Review abnormal ultrasound findings associated with retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, intra-abdominal hemorrhage, deep vein thrombosis, cellulitis, abscess, and a few select urgent musculoskeletal concerns
- Adequately identify, assess, and refer individuals who may be identified as being at increased risk for mental illness
- Understand the importance of a collaborative network of providers to adequately care for athletes suffering from mental illness
- Implement appropriate practices to ensure athletes receive care for both physical and mental health concerns
- Understand the role for nutritional supplementation in athletes including micronutrient and macronutrient supplementation for direct or indirect benefits to training
- Review antidoping rules as they relate to nutritional supplements and how to identify athletes who may be at risk for a rules violation
- Improve athlete awareness surrounding nutritional supplements
- Describe current best practice principles of injury prevention in sports
- Describe sport specific strategies to decrease risk of injury
