Course Location
Via Blue Jeans. Link will be provided after registration.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants shall be able to:
- Discuss surgical and non-surgical treatment options for patients status post rotator cuff tear.
- Identify the best surgical options for large rotator cuff tears.
- Discuss treatment options status post ACL injury as well as specific post-op protocols.
- Design a return to play program.
- Implement an injury prevention program for ACL injuries.
Continuing Education Credits
This course has been submitted to the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Approval for 2 CEUs is pending.
Audience
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
Course Description
This 2 credit course is designed for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants interested in learning updates about rotator cuff and ACL surgery as well as treatment options, rehabilitation, and prevention.
Rehabilitation practitioners who work with patients with rotator cuff and ACL injuries pre- and post-operatively should be current with the latest research in order to properly implement appropriate treatment.
This course will provide a detailed look into non-operative treatment for rotator cuff tears as well as surgical treatment options.
Treatment options post-ACL injury as well as specific post-op protocols, return to play, and injury prevention programs will also be discussed.
Course Schedule
6 - 8 pm
Educational Information
Certificates will be awarded to participants upon completion and passing a post-test. A passing score is considered 80% or better.
About the Speakers
Frederick Song, M.D.
Dr. Song received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas.
Dr. Song is the team physician for the Peddie School, Ewing High School, and the Men’s and Women’s Rugby teams at Princeton University. He is also an Associate Master Instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Song has authored numerous articles on shoulder injuries and surgical techniques. He is currently a physician at Princeton Orthopedic Associates.
William Rossy, M.D.
Dr. Rossy received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed his orthopaedic residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He completed a clinical fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Harvard-Massachusetts General Hospital. He is the head team physician for the West Windsor-Plainsboro North and South High Schools as well as the Pennington School.
Dr. Rossy has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on knees injuries and surgical techniques. He is currently a physician at Princeton Orthopedic Associates.
Registration Information
Register by February 20, 2022.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations and requests for refunds will be accepted until February 21, 2021
Registration Fees
$25 per person for non-employees.
For more information regarding the registration process, or technical problems, please contact 1.888.897.8979. Once registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration and payment. Please save the confirmation email.
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Event Type: Virtual
Keyword: health professionals
