We are excited to bring together some of the most elite healthcare professionals in the

baseball sports medicine community, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, and team physicians for a dynamic two-day program

that will take you on and off the field. Hosted by the San Francisco Giants, this program will include presentations and demonstrations by

many of the Giants own Training and Medical Staff as well as other well-recognized sports medicine professionals in the baseball

community.

24 Willie Mays Plaza San Francisco, CA 94107

info@sfbaseballconference.com

San Francisco Giants First Annual Sports Medicine Conference

San Francisco Giants

First Annual Sports Medicine Conference

January 16-17, 2015

COURSE LOCATIONS:

Palace Hotel, San Francisco

&

AT&T Park, San Francisco

www.sfgiants.com/sportsmedicine

San Francisco Giants Sports Medicine Conference

OVERVIEW

OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course participants will be able to describe: - Elbow and shoulder biomechanics & pathomechanics during overhead throwing - Common shoulder and elbow pathologies & surgical interventions in baseball - Common shoulder and elbow evaluations & treatment considerations in baseball - Various throwing programs used by pitchers - Youth baseball recommendations - Strength & conditioning considerations in baseball - Hip pathology and treatment considerations in baseball - Common hand injuries & blisters in baseball - Nutritional considerations for baseball players - Concussion considerations in baseball

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DAY 1 – FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015

8:00am-5:00pm Palace Hotel, San Francisco

- Shoulder Biomechanics, & Pathology - Shoulder Diagnostics & Treatment - Shoulder Rehab Considerations - Elbow Biomechanics & Pathology - Elbow Differential Diagnostics & Treatment - Elbow Rehab Considerations - Throwing Programs - Holds, Heavy Ball Rehab, Conditioning - Pediatric/Youth Baseball: Two-Out Drill Pre-season Risk Assessment - Strength & Conditioning - Hip Pathology: Diagnosis & Treatment - Hip Injury Rehab Prevention - Common Hand Injuries - Nutrition: Basics, Diet, & Supplements - Concussion Update - Platelet Rich Plasma

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DAY 2 – SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015

9:00am-3:30pm AT&T Park, San Francisco

Demonstrations On & Off the Field - Pitching Presentation by SF Giants Speaker - Hitting Presentation by SF Giants Speaker - Shoulder & Elbow Evaluations - Concussion Rehab - ATC Perspective: Watching the Game - Importance of Dynamic Warm Up Breakout Sessions - Pitching Rehab/Mound Progression - Preparing the Pitcher: Stretching & Manual Techniques - Strengthening: PNF, Rotator Cuff and Scapular Strength - Return to Hitting Progression - Trunk & Rotational Strengthening - FMS for the Position Player

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Course Directors:

- Kenneth Akizuki, MD - Dave Groeschner, ATC

Program Coordinators:

- Rafael Escamilla, PhD, PT, CSCS - Sherie Lynn Lo Giudice - Kyle Yamashiro PT, CSCS

SF Giants & Guest Faculty:

- Angie Botto-Van Bemden, PhD, ATC, CSCS - Erin Isanhart, DPT - Carl Kochan, CSCS, NSCA- CPT, NASM-PES, CES, FMS - Danielle LaFata, MA, RD, CSSD, CPT - Timothy McAdams, MD - Eric Ortega, ATC, CSCS - Tony Reale, DPT - Anthony Reyes, ATC, CSCS - Anthony Saglimbeni, MD - Gary Waslewski, MD

San Francisco Giants First Annual Sports Medicine Conference Program Schedule

Register Today! www.sfgiants.com/sportsmedconference