Principles of Dance Medicine
Clinical Management of the Dancer Patient
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION COURSE
COURSE AGENDA 2012
THURSDAY JULY 12, 2012
8:00-8:30
Registration/ Breakfast
8:30-8:45
Opening Remarks. David S. Weiss, MD
8:45-9:30
Survey of Dance Injuries. David S. Weiss, MD
9:30-10:15
Epidemiology of Injuries in Dance: Biopsychosocial Considerations.
Marijeanne Liederbach, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS
10:15-11:00
The Challenges of Working with Gifted Dancers. Linda Hamilton, PhD
11:00-11:30
BREAK
11:30-12:00
Health Considerations for the Adolescent Dancer. Alison Deleget, MS, ATC
12:00-12:45
Functional Tests to Assess Pointe Readiness. Megan Richardson, MS, ATC
12:45-1:45
LUNCH
1:45-2:15
Dance Performance and Discussion (Optional Attendance)
2:15-3:00
Influence of Nutrition on Dancer Health and Performance. Beth Glace, MS
3:00-3:30
The Use of Anti-Inflammatory Medications in Dancers. Joey C. Fernandez, MD
3:30-3:45
BREAK
3:45-4:45
Diagnostic Imaging in Dance Medicine. David S. Weiss, MD
4:45-5:30
Special Focus on Prevention: Screening for Dance Injury Risk.
Marijeanne Liederbach, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS
5:30
Welcome Reception
Schedule subject to change
Principles of Dance Medicine
Clinical Management of the Dancer Patient
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION COURSE
COURSE AGENDA 2012
FRIDAY JULY 13, 2012
8:30-9:15
Stress Fractures in Dancers: Evaluation and Treatment. David S. Weiss, MD
9:15-10:30
Special Focus on the Knee:
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9:15-9:45 Epidemiology of Knee Injuries in Dance: The Five Most Common
Injuries and Why. Marijeanne Liederbach, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS
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9:45- 10:15 ACL Injuries in Dance. Donald J. Rose, MD
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10:15- 10:30Anterior Knee Pain in Dancers. Faye Dilgen, PT, DPT
10:30-11:00
BREAK
11:00-11:45
Special Focus on the Hip:
11:45-12:30
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11:00-11:30 Hip Injuries in Dance: Orthopaedic Exam, Treatment, and
Surgical Updates. Jason L. Koh, MD
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11:30-11:45 Anterior Hip Pain in Dancers. Marijeanne Liederbach, PhD, PT,
ATC, CSCS
Special Focus on the Foot/Ankle:
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11:45- 12:05 Foot and Ankle Problems in Dancers. Emily Sandow, PT, DPT
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12:05- 12:30 The Posterior Ankle. William G. Hamilton, MD
12:30-1:30
LUNCH
1:30-2:15
Orthopaedic Panel. William G. Hamilton, MD; Jason L. Koh, MD; Donald J. Rose,
MD; David S. Weiss, MD
AFTERNOON LAB SCHEDULE
2:45-4:15
LAB A: The 3 P’s: Functional Progressions in Dance Rehabilitation.
Faye Dilgen, PT, DPT & Marijeanne Liederbach, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS
LAB B: Lecture/Demonstration: Balance, Fatigue, and Work Hardening
of the Sensorimotor System. Megan Richardson, MS, ATC
4:30-6:00
Rotate Lab
Schedule subject to change
Principles of Dance Medicine
Clinical Management of the Dancer Patient
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION COURSE
COURSE AGENDA 2012
SATURDAY JULY 14, 2012
8:30-9:30
9:30-10:15
Special Focus on the Spine:
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8:30- 9:00 Review of Cervicothoracic Spine Mechanics as it Relates to Upper
Extremity Injury in Dancers. Emily Sandow, PT, DPT
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9:00- 9:30 Biomechanical Demands on the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Region in
Dance. Jennifer Gamboa, PT, DPT, OCS
Special Focus on the Upper Extremity:
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Upper Extremity Task Demands and Movement Dysfunction in Dance.
Alison Deleget, MS, ATC & Erika Kalkan, PT, DPT
10:15-11:30
Care of the Theatrical Performer: Introduction and Case Studies.
Jennifer Green, PT, MS, CFMT, Mark Hunter-Hall, MPT, CSCS & David S. Weiss, MD
11:30-12:30
LUNCH
12:30-2:00
LAB A & B
LAB A: Regional Interdependent Treatment for the Upper Quarter.
Sally Donaubauer, PT, DPT & Emily Sandow, PT, DPT
LAB B: Manual Therapy of Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Region for Dancers.
Jennifer Gamboa, PT, DPT, OCS
2:15-3:45
Rotate Labs (A& B)
3:45-4:15
BREAK
4:15-5:15
LAB C & D
LAB C:
Training Tools and Techniques for Preventative and Rehabilitative
Exercises. Sally Donaubauer, PT, DPT & Suzanne Semanson, PT, DPT
LAB D: Management of Environmental Risk Factors and Concussion in Dancers
and Performers. Best Practices and Current Protocols.
Alison Deleget, MS, ATC & Lauren Kreha, ATC
5:30-6:30
Rotate Labs (C & D)
Schedule subject to change
Principles of Dance Medicine
Clinical Management of the Dancer Patient
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION COURSE
COURSE AGENDA 2012
SUNDAY JULY 15, 2012
8:30-10:30
Special Focus on Biomechanics:
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8:30-9:15 Environmental Risk Factors in Dance. The Biomechanics of
Landing on a Raked Stage: The Effect of Shoe Heel Height and Floor Incline
on the Biomechanics of Jump Landings.
Marijeanne Liederbach, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS
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9:15- 10:30 Biomechanics Panel Discussion: Dancer Versus Athlete Landing
Style Before and After Fatigue. Marshall Hagins, PhD, PT; Ian Kremenic,
MEng; Marijeanne Liederbach, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS; Karl Orishimo, MS;
Evangelos Pappas, PhD, PT
10:30-11:30
Fine Tuning the Dance Shoe Selection Process. Thomas Novella, DPM, FACFO
11:30-12:30
LUNCH
12:30-2:30
LAB A: Padding and Taping Modification for the Dancer.
Alison Deleget, MS, ATC & Erika Kalkan, PT, DPT
LAB B: Techniques for Quantifying and Managing Foot and Ankle Range of
Motion. Thomas Novella, DPM, FACFO
2:45-4:45
Rotate Labs
4:45-5:00
Closing Remarks
Schedule subject to change