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Sports Physical Therapy Section (SPTS)
SPTS Presents 2012 Awards
The SPTS Awards Reception and Ceremony is one of the highlights of the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) each year, when we gather to honor those who have made remarkable contributions to the section and the field of sports physical therapy. This year’s award ceremony was held on February 10, 2012, at the Red Lacquer Room of the Palmer House Hotel, Chicago, Illinois.
Attendees were welcomed by Barbara Sanders, chair of the Awards Committee, with opening remarks presented by Tim Tyler, SPTS president. Recognition of sports clinical specialists and 25-year members was offered by Rob Manske, SPTS vice president, and recognition of newly credentialed and recredentialed sports residency programs was presented by John DeWitt, chair of the Residency and Fellowship Special Interest Group.
Legacy Fund Grant Awards
Awarded to Lane Bailey, DPT, CSCS, for “The Acute Effects of Manual Therapy in Asymptomatic Throwers with Posterior Shoulder Tightness.”
Awarded to Stephanie L. Di Stasi, PT, PhD, OCS, for “The Functional Performance and Neuromuscular Profile of Athletes With FAI Before and Six Months After Hip Arthroscopy.”
JOSPT Excellence in Research Award
Presented to Roberto Gatti, PT, Simone Faccendini, PT, Andrea Tettamanti, PT, Marco Barbero, PT, Angela Balestri, PT, and Giliola Calori, MD, by Guy Simoneau for “Efficacy of Trunk Balance Exercises for Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.”
JOSPT George Davies–James A. Gould Excellence in Clinical Inquiry Award
Presented to Paula M. Yazbek, PT, Vanessa Ovanessian, PT, MS, RobRoy L. Martin, PT, PhD, and Thiago Y. Fukuda, PT, PhD, by George Davies for “Nonsurgical Treatment of Acetabular Labrum Tears: A Case Series.”
SPTS Excellence in Research Award
Presented to Brian Noehren by Tim Sell for “Axial Loading Rates During Walking and Running in Females With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Health Controls.”
Lynn Wallace Clinical Educator Award
Presented to Chuck Thigpen by John DeWitt.
New Horizon Award
Presented to Debi Jones by Drew Jenk.
Outstanding Service Award
Presented to Gary Calabrese by Barbara Sanders.
Lifetime Excellence in Education Award
Presented to Terry Malone by Rob Manske.
Outstanding Student Award
Presented to Ashley Campbell and William Drew by Barbara Sanders.
Jack C. Hughston Award
Presented to Dr David Lintner by Tim Tyler.
Hall of Fame, Turner A. Blackburn Lifetime Achievement Awards
Presented to Barbara Hoogenboom, Walt Jenkins, and Kevin Wilk by Turner A. Blackburn Jr.
2011 Ronald G. Peyton Award
Presented to Lynn Snyder-Mackler.
Congratulations to all SPTS 2012 award winners!
Congratulations to Recently Credentialed Residency Programs!
Please help us congratulate Brenda Mahlum of the University of Montana and Anne Marie Husk, Bob Bruzga, and Dan Dore of Duke University on their successful sports physical therapy residency credentialing.
With these 2 programs, the total number of credentialed sports residency/fellowship programs increases to 21.
TeamMates Reception at CSM Enormous Success
The First-Timer’s Breakfast is a tradition for SPTS at CSM. TeamMates was introduced at CSM 2011 and was so well received that TeamMates at TCC was introduced in December. Over 50 first-timers, students, and young professionals met with SPTS mentors for this event.
Students, those who are new to sports physical therapy, and those who are attending their first CSM are invited to partner with seasoned members who attend Sports Section programming regularly. New members are called “rookies,” and the seasoned members are referred to as “captains.” Rookie and captain TeamMates receive contact information and introductions via e-mail prior to attending CSM to “meet” each other in advance, then have the opportunity to meet face-to-face at the event.
At CSM 2012, an estimated 150 people flooded the single-room reception, requiring the opening of an additional room. Still, there were people chatting in the hallways up to the 8
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
The NATA will host its 63rd Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, June 26-29, 2012, in St Louis, Missouri. The meeting will feature important educational advances, career networking, and association business, as well as the NATA trade show, the largest display of athletic training supplies and services in the country. This year’s keynote speaker will be J. R. Martinez—actor, spokesman, and retired soldier.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Are You Attending the 2012 Olympics in London? Let Us Know!
To answer media questions we might receive, AOSSM is creating a database of individuals who will be attending the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. If you are interested in being an AOSSM media contact, please send an e-mail to Lisa Weisenberger at
Joining AOSSM at the 2012 Annual Meeting? Register and Book Your Housing Today
The AOSSM 2012 Annual Meeting is coming up, and registration is now available. Be sure to book your housing at www.sportsmed.org/AnnualMeeting2012 soon for the best selection.
Available hotels include the following:
Hilton Baltimore ($239)
Marriott Inner Harbor ($236)
Hyatt Regency on the Inner Harbor ($232)
The Hilton and Hyatt are attached via walkway to the Baltimore Convention Center, and the Marriott is 1.5 blocks from the center. Exhibits, scientific sessions, and instructional courses will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center.
You can also book your housing by calling 800-282-6632 or 410-837-4636 and identify yourself as an AOSSM Annual Meeting attendee. Rates are guaranteed until June 12, 2012, subject to availability.
New Free Public Service Announcement Available From STOP Sports Injuries Campaign
AOSSM, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the STOP Sports Injuries campaign launched a new print and radio public service announcement in April. These pieces—coming to a community near you—bring attention to the dangers of young athletes specializing in 1 sport. The print and radio version of these announcements are available for download under Resources at www.STOPSportsInjuries.org. We also encourage you to display the poster or distribute the postcard in your offices. Please contact Lisa Weisenberger at
The spring and summer are also the perfect time to host a community event to help promote youth sports safety with the STOP Sports Injuries educational materials. As a reminder, register your event online and receive a free STOP Sports Injuries campaign starter kit ($110 value). The kit includes 50 copies of each of our printed tip sheets, folders, stickers, tattoos, and lapel pins. To register, visit www.STOPSportsInjuries.org/events or contact Joe Siebelts at
Order a Personalized Version of In Motion for Your Waiting Room
In Motion is now available to be personalized with your practice name and logo. For just $300, you will receive 4 personalized issues (spring, summer, fall, winter) and the high- and low-resolution PDFs to send to patient’s in-boxes, to put on your website, or to print out and place in your waiting room. For more information, contact Lisa Weisenberger, director of communications, at
Upcoming Meetings
July 12-15, 2012
Baltimore, MD
August 10-12, 2012
Chicago, IL
August 24-26, 2012
Toronto, Canada
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
AMSSM Recent Board Elections
AMSSM held elections for its Board of Directors in February. Members elected Christopher Madden as second vice president. Matt Gammons and Mark Stovak were voted onto the Board of Directors for a second term. Chad Asplund, Anthony Beutler, Neeru Jayanthi, and Verle Valentine were elected as new board members.
ECG Summit
AMSSM vice president Jonathan Drezner hosted an ECG Summit of international sports medicine and sports cardiology experts in February. The group is working to outline standards for the interpretation of screening ECGs in athletes. These experts will use the criteria developed at the summit to develop an online training that will serve as a resource for sports medicine physicians interested in improving their skill level in reading ECGs.
CJSM-AMSSM Concussion Webinar
Over 1900 health care providers registered for the live webinar “Concussion to Consequence: Managing Sport-Related Concussion on and off the Field,” featuring AMSSM past president Margot Putukian. The presentation reviews the latest evidence on management and long-term effects of sports concussion. As of mid-February, the webinar had received over 1200 views.