Upcoming Medical Conferences in Miami

2019 State of the Art Soccer Medicine is organized by American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and will be held from Sep 20 - 21, 2019 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami, Florida, United States of America. Continuing Medical Education Credit The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AOSSM designates this live activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Continuing Education for Athletic Trainers The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) (BOC AP# P460) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 17 EBP Category hours/ CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. Description: AOSSM and Major League Soccer (MLS) are teaming up to provide the most current information about injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Hear from experts on not only medical and surgical treatment issues but also how-to’s on improving performance and preventing injury, no matter the age, level of play or gender. Today, parents and coaches rely on you to treat injuries and give advice on safely returning to play. At this one-ofa-kind learning experience you will hear solutions for the management of the soccer athlete’s health in the short and long term to protect the player on and off the field. Our sessions will go beyond medical and surgical treatments to include topics related to advanced performance technology, injury prevention, and talks associated with treatments specific to age, competitive level, and gender. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to network with your colleagues and talk with national and international leaders in the field.  Learning Objectives: Analyze epidemiological trends in soccer injuries for professional, collegiate and youth soccer players • Integrate prevention strategies with their health care team(s) to improve musculoskeletal and medical health for professional, collegiate and youth soccer players • Implement an effective evaluation algorithm for musculoskeletal and medical conditions afflicting soccer players • Assess and apply surgical and non-surgical treatment recommendations and rehabilitation protocols for the management of essential musculoskeletal and medical conditions in soccer • Implement strategies to institutionalize enhanced collaboration between allied health personnel and team physicians as they care for soccer athletes • Analyze treatment options for a wide range of injuries • Diagnose and rehabilitate common injuries and conditions

Gait Training-An Evidence Based Course Combining Manual Therapy, Exercise and Functional Activities is organized by Healthclick and will be held from Sep 21 - 22, 2019 at Baptist Hospital of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is PT, PTA, OT, OTA, AT. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18 hours of CME credit for therapists licensed in Illinois, New York or the District of Columbia. Course Description: This intermediate level 2-day course provides an orthopedic perspective in the evaluation and treatment of the neurologically involved lower extremity with the use of evidence based practice. This course will provide studies that support common theories and treatments involved with the treatment of the lower extremity with a focus on function and gait. The concepts and principles demonstrated in this course enhance both the clinician’s knowledge base and hands-on skills. Clinicians will learn to not only identify impairments in alignment, but prioritize which impairment is affecting function. They will analyze movement patterns specifically with gait, determine musculoskeletal dysfunctions (including muscle imbalances) and develop a working therapy diagnosis with appropriate therapeutic intervention. Course instruction is enhanced by extensive group interaction and hands-on practice of the evaluation procedures (with case studies). Treatment approaches are aimed at soft tissue mobilization, flexibility activities, strengthening exercises and proprioceptive activities that will improve gait and mobility with patients. Break out sessions will include video analysis of actual patients to allow the clinician to systematically diagnosis patient dysfunction and develop a progessive functional treatment plan. Course Objectives are: • Differentiate appropriate evaluation techniques and develop treatment programs for specific musculoskeletal restrictions in the neurologically involved lower extremity. • Analyze gait abnormalities and prioritize impairments to develop a treatment plan focused on improving function rather than just improving impairments. • Identify which muscles are firing/not firing at the appropriate/inappropriate time during a gait cycle. • Identify muscle imbalances through weakness, length tension disruption and joint hyper/hypomobility. • Design a specific plan of care for each individual patient aimed at the appropriate dysfunction. • Discuss how specific treatments are supported by evidence based research. • Discuss the difference in treatment focused on improving function versus improving impairments. • Demonstrate manual skills to perform soft tissue mobilization (including mobilization with movement and muscle bending), strengthening exercises (including NDT techniques), proprioceptive activities and stretching techniques. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Topics in Hospital Medicine and Neurology is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held from Sep 21 - 28, 2019 at MS Symphony of the Seas, Miami, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience : Physicians, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners Accreditation : 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM  14 (part II) MOC points in medical knowledge in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program  14.0 Contact Hours  Course Description : • Hospital Medicine Literature Highlights - Cardiology, Cancer, Nephrology ○Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to describe key updates & current literature related to the modern practice of hospital medicine. • Hospital Medicine Literature Highlights 2 - Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Rheumatology ○ Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to describe key updates & current literature related to the modern practice of hospital medicine. • Tick Borne Diseases ○ Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to recognize key clinical features of tick borne diseases. • Test Interpretation and Medical Decision Making ○ Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to interpret medical test results in a scientific manner. • Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism - prophylaxis and treatment ○ Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to describe the current standard of care for prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis in a hospitalized patient. • Special Considerations for the Geriatric Patient ○ Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to describe key treatment considerations for geriatric inpatients. • Sepsis and Shock ○ Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to describe the current state of sepsis recognition and treatment, in accordance with widely accepted published guidelines. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Bone Biology, Harvesting, and Grafting Symposium is organized by Meetings Events & Conference Coordinators, (MECC), and will be held from Oct 11 - 12, 2019 at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Nursing Updates in Mental Health Across the Lifespan is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held from Oct 12 - 19, 2019 at MS Symphony of the Seas, Miami, Florida, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 Contact hours. Target Audience : Nurses, Nurse Practitioners Course Topics : • Essentials in the Diagnosis and Treatment in the Pediatric Population: ADD/ADHD, Bipolar and Depression, Anxiety, Psychotic Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders • The Role of Mineral Deficiencies in Depression • Psychiatric uses of CBD Oil • The Aging Brain: Preserving Brain Health • Managing Challenging Behaviors in Dementia • Binge Eating Disorder: Diagnosis and Management • Psychopharmaceutical Essentials • Linking Adverse Childhood Events and Trauma-Informed Healthcare Practices Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) 54th Annual Conference is organized by American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) and will be held from Oct 14 - 17, 2019 at Miami, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

PTCOG North America - Sixth Annual Conference: New Frontiers in Particle Therapy is organized by Baptist Health South Florida and will be held from Oct 14 - 16, 2019 at Hilton Miami Dadeland, Miami, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: Radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists and radiation therapists. Overview: PTCOG-NA will explore New Frontiers in Particle Therapy at its Sixth Annual Conference in Miami. The 2019 conference brings together radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists and radiation therapists to advance their expertise on the latest clinical applications, outcomes and physics and biology experiences with particle therapy. Internationally renowned experts will discuss best-practice proton therapy approaches and the latest evidence-based proton treatment planning for specific diseases and disease sites.  The setting and format allow physicians, physicists and dosimetrists to learn in a relaxed environment with plenty of opportunity for interaction with faculty, peers, poster presenters and exhibitors to expand the clinical knowledge base of proton therapy for cancer treatment. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art Miami Cancer Institute Proton Therapy Center, and a Miami City Night evening option will be provided.  Days one and two (Monday and Tuesday) will consist of morning and afternoon talks with lunches and breaks at the new Hilton Miami Dadeland, adjacent to Miami Cancer Institute. Day three (Wednesday) will be similar, with midday adjournment. The schedule provides attendees with the opportunity to spend a weekend enjoying and exploring Greater Miami and the Beaches prior to the PTCOG-NA opening session. See the Venue section for details about nearby attractions.  This conference will focus on new clinical outcomes and management approaches, as well as innovative treatment delivery for proton threapy. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Geriatric Fractures and Joint Replacements is organized by Healthclick and will be held from Oct 18 - 20, 2019 at Baptist Hospital, Miami, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is PT, PTA, OT, OTA, AT. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 27 hours of CME credits. CME : This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18 contact hours/1.8 ceu’s for therapists licensed in Illinois, New York, or the District of Columbia. Conference Description : The purpose of this two day intermediate level course is to develop efficient and effective rehabilitation programs for common lower extremity geriatric dysfunction utilizing the best available evidence in conjunction with sound application of kinetic chain movement analysis. This will allow the participant to problem solve both simple and complex movement dysfunction and design and progress conservative and post-operative rehabilitation programs. A hands-on manual therapy approach utilizing joint mobilization, neuro-muscular facilitation and movement re-education will be covered and practiced in labs. Specific focus will be on how to integrate the core when facilitating lower extremity function. Motor control, specific movement analysis of gait mechanics, bridge mechanics, and squatting will also be thoroughly covered and corrected. This intermediate level course combines lecture and extensive lab time designed for participants to practice motor skills covered in lecture that will immediately enhance a clinician’s ability to treat this population. Therapists and trainers working in acute care, in patient and outpatient settings, rehab facilities in addition to sport medicine centers will benefit form the material presented. Conference Objectives are : • Recognize the latest surgical advances in joint replacement surgery, total versus partial or hemi- replacement, joint resurfacing, tissue sparring, minimally invasive technique. • Describe the relevant anatomy and biomechanics of the kinetic chain for the pelvis, hip and knee. • Identify how the underlying pathology dictates choice of orthopedic procedure, joint replacement prosthetic design and fixation choices, rehabilitation program design, and typical functional outcomes achieved. • Identify and utilize orthopedic healing principles and radiographic evidence as it relates to post-operative rehabilitation. • Describe common orthopedic hardware used in open reduction internal fixation surgery and weight bearing implications. • Discuss the latest evidence on the use of CPM and NMES. • Develop and prescribe effective rehabilitation programs utilizing functional exercises that consider proprioceptive input, reflexive stabilization, and tendon healing timelines the latest orthopedic surgeries. • Perform basic joint mobilization of the hip and knee following standard principles. • Perform a kinetic chain assessment and incorporate findings into therapy prescriptions including corrective exercises and manual activities. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Core - Stability, Breathing, and Training is organized by HealthClick and will be held on Oct 18, 2019 at Baptist Hospital of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 9 hours of CME credit. Course Description: Clinicians will be presented with the information to assess and correct a variety of breathing patterns and core stabilization strategies to optimize the most efficient pattern for all patients and conditions. A few of concepts that will be taught and practiced during this lab based course include appropriate postural positioning, reflexive stabilization, isometric rotational stability, proprioceptive facilitation, irradiation, approximation, and core integration with prime movers. Applications of techniques will cover beginning core activation for the post-op or ICU patient in supine position all the way to the high level performance client utilizing asymmetric positions. Course Objectives are: • Discuss the concepts of the working model of the core. • Identify how to reflexively activate the core using facilitation and approximation. • Assess respiraton and stabilization patterns and develop corrections to optimize performance. • Develop rehab programs that train and progress core stability with functional movements. • Identify the most appropriate low level core activation activities that can be utilized to improve the functional movement for patients in ICU, acute and SNF settings. • Demonstrate low and mid level core activation activities for home health and outpatient clients. • Demonstrate high level therapeutic activities for outpatient, wellness and sports performance patients/clients. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Geriatric Fractures and Joint Replacements is organized by Healthclick and will be held from Oct 19 - 20, 2019 at Baptist Hospital of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is PT, PTA, OT, AT. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 hours of CME credits. This course is 18 contact hours/1.8 ceus for therapists licensed in NY, IL, or DC. Course Description Regardless of rehabilitation setting, pelvis, hip and knee fractures, joint replacements and osteoarthritis are now making up a significant portion of a therapist’s case load. Some significant questions can arise such as: What factors determine the choice of orthopedic procedures, prosthetic design, and fixation choices? Why do some patients receive a total hip replacement following a hip fracture while others receive various open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgeries? Why does weight bearing status of the patients differ? Answers to questions like these will be provided. An extensive look at underlying pathology, specific diagnoses including intracapsular versus extracapsular femoral neck fractures will be investigated. Post-surgical complications, solutions and outcomes will also be presented. The physiology and principles of orthopedic healing will be studied and applied for rehabilitation program design. This intermediate level course combines lecture and extensive lab time designed for participants to practice motor skills covered in lecture that will immediately enhance a clinician’s ability to treat this population. Therapists and trainers working in acute care, in patient and outpatient settings, rehab facilities in addition to sport medicine centers will benefit form the material presented. Course Objectives are: • Recognize the latest surgical advances in joint replacement surgery, total versus partial or hemi- replacement, joint resurfacing, tissue sparring, minimally invasive technique. • Describe the relevant anatomy and biomechanics of the kinetic chain for the pelvis, hip and knee. • Identify how the underlying pathology dictates choice of orthopedic procedure, joint replacement prosthetic design and fixation choices, rehabilitation program design, and typical functional outcomes achieved. • Identify and utilize orthopedic healing principles and radiographic evidence as it relates to post-operative rehabilitation. • Describe common orthopedic hardware used in open reduction internal fixation surgery and weight bearing implications. • Discuss the latest evidence on the use of CPM and NMES. • Develop and prescribe effective rehabilitation programs utilizing functional exercises that consider proprioceptive input, reflexive stabilization, and tendon healing timelines the latest orthopedic surgeries. • Perform basic joint mobilization of the hip and knee following standard principles. • Perform a kinetic chain assessment and incorporate findings into therapy prescriptions including corrective exercises and manual activities. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.