Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
In this sports medicine talk we will discuss the epidemiology of youth throwing injuries. Presentation and treatment of pediatric shoulder and medial elbow injuries will be examined. The phases of the throwing motion will be represented along with analysis of proper biomechanics in the young thrower. Rehabilitation and prevention of these unique pediatric injuries including the benefits of OMM will conclude the presentation.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
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Dr. Nicholas Stetkevich is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and works as a sports medicine pediatrician at Texas Children’s Hospital. He also works as a pediatrician for Texas Children’s Urgent Care. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). He completed his pediatric training at the University of Arizona and served as chief resident. His sports medicine fellowship training was completed at Baylor College of Medicine. He currently is a team physician for Stafford High School and serves as an event physician for USA women’s gymnastics. He has formerly covered the Houston Marathon, and served as a team physician for Texas Southern Football and Women’s Basketball along with numerous other high schools in Arizona and Texas.
Dr. Stetkevich discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.