This course is designed to identify and address relevant medical issues targeting the soccer athlete. This information will be presented through scientific paper presentations, discussion, question and answer, illustrative case presentations and debate.The course will focus on wrist injuries, lateral ankle reconstruction, chiropractic care, eye injuries and care, functional movement screening (FMS), training stress using heart rate monitors, muscle injury assessment and treatment, and practical applications of the FMS and heart rate monitors for injury prevention and rehabilitation.

This educational activity has been designed for orthopaedic surgeons, primary care physicians, psychologists, certified athletic trainers, physical therapists and other professionals who care for soccer athletes in the sports medicine setting.

Upon completion of this educational activity, learners should be able to:

• Identify and evaluate recent research in the field of orthopaedic and primary care sports medicine.
• Describe, evaluate and implement diagnostic, surgical, non-surgical and other therapies specific to soccer sports medicine.
• Identify relevant problems that occur in the soccer population.
• Identify, discuss and apply strategies to improve outcomes in the soccer athlete.

Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the USF Health and Major League Soccer (MLS) Medical Committee. The University of South Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

USF Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP: Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Nurses: The University of South Florida College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is for 6.0 contact hours.

Physical Therapy: The University of South Florida College of Medicine is an approved provider of Continuing Education for Physical Therapists pursuant to the Board of Physical Therapy chapter 64b17-9. The University of South Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for up to 7.2 contact hours.

Athletic Trainers:
The University of South Florida College of Medicine is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Category A continuing education. Certified Athletic Trainers are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the continuing education activity. BOC Approved Provider Number: P3518

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 6.0 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.

USF Health adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of USF Health that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved, and that speakers will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made in the course materials.

A special thank you to the following companies for their support of this course:

David Kalainov, MD
Assistant Professor, Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Executive Director
SMART Institute
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

For assistance, call the office of Continuing Professional Development at (813) 974-4296 or 1-800-852-5362.

Marriott Harbor Beach
3030 Holiday Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 525-4000

The Harbor Beach Marriott & Spa, with an oceanfront setting on Fort Lauderdale Beach, will serve as the host hotel and site for the 2009 Soccer Industry Medical Symposium.

AIR TRANSPORTATION
Out-of-town attendees are encouraged to fly into Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), which is six miles from the host hotel. Miami (MIA) and Palm Beach (PBI) International Airports are other options. To make flight arrangements, guests are encouraged to call New Haven Travel at 800-243-1806 and ask for the “Soccer Department.” Specify that you are calling in regards to the “2009 SIMS” in Ft. Lauderdale to ensure you get a travel agent familiar with the event and your needs.

HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS
To make a hotel reservation, guests are encouraged to call the following properties. Rooms at the various properties are limited so attendees are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible.

Harbor Beach Marriott & Spa (Host Hotel for SIMS)
http://www.marriottharborbeach.com/
3030 Holiday Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316
For Reservations Call: 800.228.9290
Rate: $219 (Be sure to request the “SIMS” group rate)
Deadline for Negotiated Group Rate: December 8, 2008

Sheraton Yankee Clipper (adjacent to the Harbor Beach Marriott)
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=664
1140 Seabreeze Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
For Reservations Call: 888.627.7109
Rate: $169 (Be sure to request the “SIMS” group rate)
Deadline for Negotiated Group Rate: December 19, 2008

Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Airport Hotel (approximately 5 miles from the host hotel)
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1115
1825 Griffin Road
Dania Beach, FL 33304
For Reservations Call: 800.325.3535
Rate : $119 (Be sure to request the “SIMS” group rate)
Deadline for Negotiated Group Rate: December 19, 2008

Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC Box 60, Tampa, FL 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University’s respect for personal dignity.