Join us in an enlightening symposium tailored for chiropractic physicians, athletic trainers, and physical therapists, focusing on the complex world of treating the overhead athlete; whether that be the high school athlete, weekend warrior or professional athlete.

This session offers an in-depth look into full movement screening and delivers valuable data to not only market your office but also to establish crucial baseline measures for injury management. Master the fundamentals of team assessments and individual athlete care, right from initial screening to discharge protocols and a performance plan. With real-world examples and hands-on techniques, participants will walk away equipped with actionable insights into improving the performance and wellbeing of their athletes of all levels.

 Join us in Learning Team Screening/Collaboration and Individual Athlete Care

• The importance of full movement screening during the initial assessment
• Preparing your team and setting up stations for a successful initial screening
• Tools and techniques for proper data collection during screens
• Understanding how to order the correct imaging for the injured overhead athlete
• Learning the assessment of overhead athletes from a biomechanical standpoint
• Using principles of DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization) to assess and treat successfully.
• Understanding the key diagnoses of the overhead athlete: UCL, Ulnar Nerve dysfunction, rotator cuff/shoulder pathology, etc.
• Integration of the hand and back into upper body training and restoring elasticity of the hand / wrist in throwing sports and overhead athletics.
• How to approach and build a mutually beneficial relations with teams and coaches
• Role definition and communication strategies when collaborating with Athletic Trainers
• How to communicate data interpretation and recommendations for client improvements.
• Milestones in Care: Identifying key recovery stages while implementing targeted therapies
• Functional Testing and Progression: From basic movement to special throw-specific tests while learning criteria for advancement
• Discharge Testing: Preparing the client for return to activity and proper communicating timelines to coaches/ medical staff.