Performance Plus Lecture Series: Knee Injuries in Athletes of All Ages
Wednesday November 9, 2011
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Registration Required
Organization: Sports Medicine
Location: Auditorium E, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
If you are an athlete, help to train athletes, or help kids in school sports, this event is one you won't want to miss. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Sports Medicine team is offering this free educational session as part of their Performance Plus Lecture Series.
Registration requiredProgram schedule
| 5:30 pm | Registration opens |
| 6:00 pm | Keynote speaker: Hannah Kearney, Olympic Gold Medalist Introduction; discussion of her ACL injury and recovery process; learn her tips for preventing injury |
| 6:20 pm | Anatomy of the knee; debunking myths about knee injuries Michael Sparks, MD, Division Leader, Sports Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center |
| 6:40 pm | Top 10 sports for knee injuries and the most common types of injuries to the knee; review of how injuries happen Mark Silbey, MD, Medical Director, Sports Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene |
| 7:00 pm | Injuring the ACL; surgical vs. non-surgical treatment options Charles Carr, MD, Sports Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center |
| 7:20 pm | The female athlete's knee - why it's different and the growing trend of female knee injuries James Ames, MD, MS, Sports Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center |
| 7:40 pm | Injury on the field - immediate response and treatment; when to go to the hospital Tate Erickson, MS, NHLAT, ATC, Sports Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene |
| 8:00 pm | Prevention strategies for care of the athlete's knee - prior to injury Chad Howland, PT, Rehabilitation Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center |
| 8:20 pm | Panel questions |
| 8:30 pm | Adjourn |
During the evening, you will have a chance to browse our information tables including:
- Knee care for older adults
- The value of dynamic stretching
- Proper nutrition for athletes
These professionals are willing to come to area school athletic teams, coaching staff meetings, or recreational sport group gatherings to provide information about proper nutrition, fueling, rest, and preparation for athletes in order to avoid injury and other future health conditions. Feel free to talk with them to arrange a speaking engagement.
Registration Information
Register by November 8, 2011
This event is free however RSVP is required because space is limited. Please register by November 8, 2011 by phone (603) 650-8867 or email sports@hitchcock.org.
