The American Medical Athletic Association presents the

37th ANNUAL SPORTS MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM AT BOSTON

April 19-20, 2008
Boston, MA

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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Following the conclusion of the two-day symposium, physicians will be able to:

• Review the differential diagnosis for the collapsed athlete.
• Review the indications and use of the Automated External Defibrillator and various airway adjuncts.
• Review metabolic, environmental, and cardiac etiologies of the collapsed athlete and their treatment.
• Explain how antidiuretic hormone secretion can decreases urine formation in cases of exercise associated hyponatremia.
• List symptoms that warrant measurement of blood sodium and describe appropriate treatment for both mild and serious conditions.    
• List common causes for and symptoms of an enlarged heart.
• List tests used to diagnose the enlarged heart and recommended treatment methods.
• Explain what is meant by the “athlete’s heart” and what can cause this condition to become serious for the runner.
• Review and discuss the concept of using body weight as a practical measure of hydration status for distance runners.
• Detail the logistical implications of large scale participant weighing at a marathon.
• Review the results of having weighed participants for two years at the Chevron Houston Marathon and describe the modifications in the investigation in 2008 relative to 2007.
• Review the roles of the medical director and the race director and discuss their liability concerns.
• List relevant marathon statistics regarding injuries, illness, and race conditions and discuss logistical concerns for extreme weather and other untoward situations.
• Discuss preparedness and disaster planning.
• Understand the general findings of laboratory-based results regarding the influence of hydration on performance and physiological function during intense exercise in heat.
• Understand recent findings from field studies regarding the influence of hydration on performance and physiological function during intense exercise in heat.
• Understand some of the limitations of recent field studies and potential methods to address them.
• Identify hypothermia and understand how it presents and its risk factors.
• Explain differences in temperature regulation on a short vs. long race course.
• Review treatment options for hypothermia and discuss rapid cooling as an optimal treatment strategy.
• Identify orthopaedic implants used by active adults and understand the effects of activity on implants.
• Counsel patients on activity after orthopaedic surgery.
• Understand the nutritional needs of marathoners before, during, and after long runs
• Identify two engineered-food and two standard-food options that runners can consume to meet their nutritional needs before, during, and after a long run.
• Discuss the pros and cons of using "natural" vs. "engineered" sports foods.
• List three possible mechanisms of statin myopathy.
• Discuss the effect of exercise training on symptoms of statin myopathy.
• Discuss the effect of exercise on CK elevations during statin treatment.
• Discuss any relationships between osteoarthritis and running or other sports.
• Describe treatments for osteoarthritis that will facilitate running.
• Discuss strategies for physical activity in patients with osteoarthritis.
• Understand the differences between barefoot and shod running gait.
• Understand the current classes of running shoes and basics of running shoe construction.
• Explain why structural features like cushioned midsoles and motion control devices may change drastically in running shoes of the future.