BRUNSWICK: June 15, 2023 – Southeast Georgia Health System is hosting a Sports Medicine Symposium Saturday, July 15, 2023, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., in the Linda S. Pinson Conference Center, located on the Brunswick Campus, 2415 Parkwood Drive.

Intended for athletic trainers, physical therapists and occupational therapists, the Sports Medicine Symposium offers attendees the opportunity to expand their knowledge on the management of catastrophic injuries in sports, the implementation of care plans for athletes with diabetes, and recognition of student-athletes experiencing mental health crisis. 

Speakers will discuss strategies for bridging the gap between on-field EMS care and the athletic trainer, as well as best practices for treatment, management and return to participation following dislocations. Attendees will also participate in hands-on breakout sessions to develop skills in soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques for the upper extremity. Additionally, surgical fixation methods using Sawbones® anatomical medical training models will be demonstrated and attendees will review shoulder anatomy and discuss mechanics of common shoulder injuries in sports while viewing a cadaver dissection. 

 CEUs will be offered for those attending the event. A fee of $25 is due at registration. Lunch will be provided. For more information regarding the event speakers and agenda or to register, visit sghs.org/sports-med-symposium.

Contact: Laura Young, director, Marketing & Public Relations; laura.young@sghs.org, 912-466-2148