For immediate release: July 17, 2007
GALVESTON, Texas - Twenty-eight physicians and medical specialists, include 18 from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, will describe new techniques and innovations in the care and training of athletes at the 25th Annual Conference on Innovations in Sports Medicine beginning Friday, July 20, at the Galveston Island Convention Center, 5500 Seawall Blvd.
The two-day conference, which usually attracts 300-400 participants, will explore what's new and what's tried and true from the prevention of high school wrestling injuries to turf toe and treatment for rotator cuff injuries.
Other offerings include: criteria for returning to play after a stinger, do's and don'ts for Little League coaches and parents, and scoliosis and sports participation.
Sponsored by the Department of Orthopaedic Medicine and Rehabilitation at UTMB, the conference is of special interest to physicians, coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, physician assistants and others with an interest in the medical care and treatment of athletes.
For more information, visit http://www.utmb.edu/ortho/Administrative/NewEvents.htm or call Patty Elizondo in the Division of Sports Medicine at (409) 747-9480.
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Public Affairs Office
301 University Boulevard, Suite 3.102
Galveston, Texas 77555-0144
www.utmb.edu