What's New in September 2021? |
In the September 2021 edition of Sidelines you will find the following content:
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AOASM DOs at the Tokyo Olympics
Dr. Alexandra Myers & Dr. Naresh Rao
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Dr. Alexandra Myers
"Each morning I was able to work out with the staff before the team schedule began. We had access to the gym, an indoor basketball court, and to the field. We played a ton of games of knock out and PIG – it was a fun way to bond with the staff and players. A small running club began and we did sprint intervals. The last time I did sprint intervals was about 15 years ago in college – needless to say I was sore! The weather was hot and humid, so it was great preparation for the team for Tokyo.
"Now that we are in Tokyo we are divided between the Village and a hotel. Some of the staff (including me) are at a hotel due to space restrictions in the Village. Team USA has its own building which includes a whole floor for sports medicine. There are many familiar faces there – people that our team at SDSM works with throughout the year at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.
"The Village is vibrant and full. Everyone is masked and there are hand-washing or sanitizing stations every five feet. The dining hall is two levels and there are plexiglass dividers between each player for safety while unmasked. The food options are diverse – there are vegan, gluten free, and halal options. It is fun to see all the athletes mix throughout the village – in fact I saw Yao Ming (now a coach) with Team China just today!
"It is also fun to connect with colleagues at the Village. A friend from medical school, Dr. Kentaro Onishi, is from Japan and is a part of the International Olympic Committee delegation for using musculoskeletal ultrasound on the sideline. Dr. Michelle Look just arrived and we will see each other at the six days of men’s and women’s games next week. A former SDSM physician who now works in New York City, Dr. Naresh Rao is the team physician for USA Men’s Water Polo and we will be meeting up this week as well."
Dr. Naresh Rao
"From the first step on a plane to Hawaii for pre-Olympic camp with Team Australia to our time in Japan to the last step off of the curb at the airport home in the New York City area four-and-a-half weeks later, the journey, although was filled with uncertainty and stress at times, left me with a sense of profound peace, not unlike the feeling after the most challenging workout.
"The honor and privilege of serving as a team physician for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics comes with humility and a vast appreciation of the intricacies required to participate on the world stage. My osteopathic medical training continues to prove useful not only for the physical treatments of the athletes but the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of whole-person care. Without their families/fans present, loneliness was a real life issue for our athletes. Long days and nights with them, especially during treatments, often felt like I was taking care of my own children, ensuring their safety. There is no greater feeling of purpose than taking care of a team, and I am forever thankful for the perspective and tools osteopathic medicine has afforded me in achieving my goals."
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OMED 2021 Has Gone Virtual! |
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October 22-24
Virtual
Program Chair: Rance McClain, DO, FAOASM
OMED offers learning and networking opportunities to suit every schedule, lifestyle, and specialty. Registration is open NOW - visit the OMED website for details.
REMINDER: Don’t forget to register as SPORTS MEDICINE on the registration form.
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To check out the AOASM Program Overview and Highlights this year,
click on the flyer above!
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In Memoriam: Dr. Michael Cordas |
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Michael Cordas, Jr., DO, 79, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. He was born in Harrisburg on November 11, 1941, son of the late Michael, Sr. and Stella Cordas. Michael was a graduate of Steelton-Highspire High School, Susquehanna University, and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was a founding father of sports medicine, associated with Penn State Sports, Susquehanna University Sports, and various high schools in Central PA. Michael was an avid gun collector, political enthusiast, car enthusiast, and lover of all animals. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Cheryl Cordas of Harrisburg; one son, Michael T. Cordas of Harrisburg; and one brother Thomas Cordas of Colorado.
"I knew Dr. Mike Cordas for 25 years, since meeting him on the pitch at the College Cup Final Four contest between Notre Dame and Penn State. All four of the team physicians had dinner together and shared stories of sports medicine lore. I came to know and appreciate that he was a founder and pioneer of primary care sports medicine.
"Dr. Cordas has since been a mentor of mine regarding Pennsylvania state and national sports medicine issues. He was a calming influence with a no nonsense approach who displayed an unpretentious expertise. We fought over suitable fellowship candidates almost yearly. We met at national meetings all over the country. We argued over the Nittany Lions and the Fighting Irish.
"He will be sorely missed by many sideline physicians. I will miss his honest advice, enthusiasm, and company." - Dr. Pat Leary
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Sports and Medical Organizations Encourage COVID-19 Vaccine Conversations Be Part of All Sports Physicals |
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AOASM 2021 Virtual Conference Recordings for Category 1-A CME |
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Still need to file for your CME credits from this year’s AOASM virtual conference? You still have time! Recordings will be available through December 31, 2021, and the last day to complete the CME reporting form for recorded sessions is January 7, 2022.
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SAOASM Update and Upcoming Events |
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Great news for our SAOASM members! We have gotten our first two webinars of the year scheduled. In September we welcomed Dr. Clay Hartley, who talked about being a sports medicine fellow. In October, we will welcome Dr. Ron Torrance who will talk about Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics.
September Webinar: Sports Medicine Fellowship with Dr. Clay Hartley
October Webinar: Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics with Dr. Ron Torrance
October 5, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. EST
We are also so excited to start featuring our Sports Medicine Chapters at the osteopathic medical schools. This month we feature Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Middletown Campus and their Chapter President, Brendan Liako.
On August 13th, the Touro-COM NY-Middletown Chapter of SAOASM traveled to Bard College to assist Dr. Angela Cavanna, DO, FAOASM, and the Bard sports medicine team in performing pre-participation exams for 90 incoming student athletes. Alongside Dr. Cavanna, local resident physicians, and certified athletic trainers, seven second-year students completed tasks ranging from recording height and weight, to performing orthopedic screens and administering Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) tests.
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Left to Right: Tate Pumphrey. Erisa Shehi, Raj Chauhan, Brendan Liakos, ATC, Dr. Angela Cavanna, DO, FAOASM, Christine Molinari, Shail Shah, Raj Gulati
If you would like your school’s sports medicine chapter to be featured in next month’s newsletter please send a short paragraph and picture to studentaoasm@gmail.com.
See you next month!
Cara & Trent
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If there is ever anything you would like to learn about or see happen through the SAOASM, please reach out to our Executive Board at studentAOASM@gmail.com
We love hearing from you and providing you with the best opportunities to learn and have fun in sports medicine!
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Journal Article Spotlight: Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine
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Journal Article Spotlight: British Journal of Sports Medicine
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Feasibility of a Novel Strategy for Cardiovascular Screening During the Preparticipation Physical Examination
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Para sport translation of the IOC consensus on recording and reporting of data for injury and illness in sport
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Return to Play After COVID-19 Infection in Children |
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Cribriform Plate Injury After Nasal Swab Testing for COVID-19 |
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