conference agenda - St. Charles Hospital

On the Field Management of Sports Injuries
About the Speakers:
Hayley Queller, MD
Dr. Queller completed an undergraduate degree in mathematics
at Franklin & Marshall College where she was valedictorian
of her class, as well as a first team Academic All-American
soccer player. She earned her medical degree from Georgetown
University School of Medicine after which she completed a dual
residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the Christiana
Care Health System in Delaware. She continued her training
at Christiana Care by completing a fellowship in Primary Care
Sports Medicine. Dr. Queller serves as the co-medical director
of the ThinkSmart! Concussion Management Program.
Mark Harary, MD
Dr. Harary specializes in the non-operative treatment of
musculoskeletal problems in both pediatric and adult patients.
He has a special interest in treating osteoarthritis, fractures,
acute injuries and concussions. Dr. Harary attended medical
school at Ross Unviersity. After obtaining his medical degree,
Dr. Harary completed a family medicine residency at UPMC
Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh and a fellowship training in
Sports Medicine at Blessing Hospital in Illinois. Dr. Harary is
board certified in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine and is
a member of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine
and the American Academy of Family Physicians. He serves as
the team physician for the Miller Place High School football team.
Luga Podesta, MD
Dr. Podesta is a nationally recognized sports medicine physician
specializing in the non-surgical treatment of orthopedic,
musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries to the shoulder,
elbow, knee, and spine. He is considered a pioneer in the new
field of regenerative medicine, an area of medicine utilizing the
body’s natural ability to heal damaged tissue. Dr. Podesta serves
as co-director of the Sports Medicine Program at St. Charles
Hospital. He is a consultant to the Major League Baseball
Umpires and World Baseball Classic and a sports performance
consultant to Cirque Du Soleil-Iris. Past consultant roles included
the Los Angeles Lakers, the University of Southern California
Football team and as a training camp consultant to the NFL’s
Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints. Dr. Podesta earned
his Medical Degree from Autonomous University of Guadalajara
and New York Medical College. He completed his residency in
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at St. Vincent’s Medical
Center of NYC and his Sports Medicine fellowships at Staten
Island Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center and at the
world renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles,
California. He is board certified in both Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.
Danielle DeGiorgio, DO
Dr. DeGiorgio attended Stony Brook University on a full athletic
scholarship and served as captain of the women’s basketball
team. She obtained her medical degree from New York College
of Osteopathic Medicine and performed an internship at
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, followed by a residency in
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Stony Brook University
Medical Center. Dr. DeGiorgio also completed training in
structural acupuncture at Harvard Medical School and a
fellowship in Sports Medicine at Christiana Care. She served as
a team physician for the University of Delaware and Delaware
State University. Dr. DeGiorgio is a member of the American
Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the American
College of Sports Medicine and is board certified in Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Mchael Sileo, MD
Dr. Sileo graduated from the College of William and
Mary and earned his medical degree from SUNY Health
Science Center at Stony Brook and serves as co-director of
the Sports Medicine Program at St. Charles Hospital. His
post-graduate training included a surgical internship and
orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Stony Brook. He
completed a fellowship in sports medicine at Lenox Hill
Hospital in Manhattan and served as assistant team
orthopedist to the New York Jets, New York Islanders,
Hofstra University, and Hunter University. Dr. Sileo is
board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic
Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in the arthroscopic
and minimally invasive treatment of shoulder, hip, knee,
elbow and ankle injuries and is one of the few orthopedic
surgeons in the tri-state area who performs hip arthroscopy
for the minimally invasive treatment of hip labral tears and
femoroacetabular impingement.
On the Field Management
of Sports Injuries
Gregg Jarit, MD
Dr. Jarit is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the
orthopedic care of athletes at all levels. He performs
general orthopedic surgical and nonsurgical fracture care
and has particular interest in the care of acute and chronic
sports-related injuries, including conservative, arthroscopic,
and minimally invasive surgical treatment. Dr. Jarit has
experience with the latest techniques in facilitating early
return to play while maximizing the function and safety of
the athlete. He recently received an additional subspecialty
certification in orthopedic sports medicine. He obtained his
medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine,
completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at NYU
Hospital for Joint Diseases, a fellowship in sports medicine at
the University of Virginia and recently obtained an additional
subspecialty certification in orthopedic sports medicine.
Kaan Celebi, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, FMT
Kaan Celebi holds a doctorate degree from Touro College
with post-graduate training including a sports medicine
residency at the University of Delware, an intensive training
program in sports injury prevention and rehabilitation. He
is dual board certified by the American Board of Physical
Therapy Specialties in sports (SCS) and orthopedics (OCS).
In addition, Kaan is a Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist (CSCS) as well as a certified Functional
Myofascial Taping Specialist (FMT). Kaan cares for both
the competitive and recreational athlete and specializes in
the prevention and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries
and post-operative care with special consideration to the
hip, knee, ankle and shoulder.
Dana Cavalea, CSCS
Dana Cavalea is the founder of ML Strength and the
former director of Strength and Conditioning for the New
York Yankees. Cavalea spent 12 years in the Yankees
Organization, winning a World Championship in 2009. That
same year, he was awarded the MLB Nolan Ryan Award,
which is presented to the top strength and conditioning
coach in major league baseball, as voted by his peers.
Dana is a graduate of the University of South Florida with
a degree in Exercise Science. In addition to the Yankees, he
has spent time with the Toronto Bluejays and Pittsburgh
Pirates. He currently works as a consultant to professional
athletes, celebrities, and corporate executives.
September 30, 2016
Upsky Conference Center
110 Vanderbilt Parkway, Hauppauge, NY
St.Charles
Sports Medicine
200 Belle Terre Road
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 474-6251
On the Field Management of Sports Injuries
September 30, 2016 — Registration 7:00 a.m. — Cost: $35
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Discuss common sports related injuries of the back, hip, knee, and ankle.
Please Register Online: www.stcharles.org/sportsconf
• Understand how to perform an on the field or sideline assessment of injuries to the spine,
hip, knee and ankle.
Course Description:
• Understand the benefits of an ACL injury prevention program and how to implement with
sports programs
This symposium will include both lecture and breakout lab sessions that are targeted at the
field/sideline and management of various sports injuries. In addition, ACL prevention programs
will be discussed.
Target Audience:
Athletic trainers.
Agenda
7:00am
Registration and Breakfast
7:30am – 8:00am
On the field evaluation and common injuries
of the lumbar spine
Danielle DeGiorgio, DO
8:00am – 8:30am
On the field evaluation and common injuries of the hip
Michael Sileo, MD
8:30am – 9:00am
On the field evaluation and common injuries
of the knee
Gregg Jarit, MD
9:00am – 9:15am
Coffee Break
On the field evaluation and common injuries
of the ankle
Mark Harary, MD
Educational Materials:
Participants will receive a learning handout that includes a copy of the power point
presentations and applicable references and resources.
Presented by:
• Danielle DeGiorgio, DO
• Mark Harary, MD
• Dana Cavalea, CSCS
• Michael Sileo, MD
• Hayley Queller, MD
• Luga Podesta, MD
• Gregg Jarit, MD
• Kaan Celebi, PT, DPT,
OCS, SCS, CSCS, FMT
9:15am – 9:45pm
Purpose /Needs Analysis/Performance Gap:
An accurate and efficient assessment of injury on the field/sideline at the time of injury is a
critical role of the Athletic Trainer and a top priority in sports medicine. It is important
that the athletic trainer can perform an appropriate evaluation, gathering the necessary
clinical information for decision making for immediate management, continued play and
need for emergent care, physician follow up and treatment.
9:45am - 10:30am
Breakout lab session: Evaluation of the lumbar spine
and hip
10:30am – 11:00pm
Lower extremity soft tissue injuries
Hayley Queller, MD
In addition, injury on the field may often require splinting for the protection of the athlete
and to prevent further injury until the athlete is able to be evaluated and treated by a
physician. In addition, as the prevalence of ACL injuries continues to rise, it is important to
understand the physiological value of an appropriate ACL prevention program and how to
implement one.
11:00am – 11:30am
ACL prevention programs, what all ATC’s should
know: Kaan Celebi, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, FMT
11:30am - 11:45am
Question and answer panel discussion
11:45am - 12:30pm
Breakout lab session: Evaluation of the knee and ankle
Expected Outcome:
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Lunch (provided)
At the conclusion of this program participants will have an understanding of how to
perform a field/sideline evaluation for the lumbar spine, hip, knee, ankle and various
soft tissue injuries of the lower extremity. They will understand the importance of ACL
prevention as well as how to implement ACL prevention programs for the teams they
serve. Lastly, participants will understand the importance of advanced sports training and
conditioning for injury prevention.
1:00pm – 1:45pm
Advanced sports training and conditioning
Guest Speaker: Dana Cavalea, CSCS
1:45pm – 2:15pm
Case Study Presentations and Questions
Luga Podesta, MD
2:15pm
Adjourn
St. Charles Hospital (BOC AP#: P8494) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to
provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum
of 6 Category A hours. AT’s should only claim those hours actually spent in the
educational program.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: St. Charles Hospital adheres to BOC provider requirements and standards.
In order to resolve any identified conflicts of interest, disclosure information is provided during the
planning process to ensure resolution of any identified conflicts. Disclosure of faculty and commercial
relationships, as well as the discussion of unlabeled or unapproved use of any drug, device or procedure
by the faculty, will be fully noted during the presentation.