This course will describe new techniques in sports medicine designed to prevent and treat sports injuries during any and all recreational activities. It is directed at those trying to stay fit, “weekend warriors,” parents and grandparents, young adults involved in sports activities, and even masters level athletes.
Course Chair: Marc Safran, MD, director sports medicine and associate professor orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic team physician, UC Berkeley, chief, shoulder and elbow service.
October 28: What’s New with Elbow Injuries?
Marc Safran, MD, director sports medicine and associate professor orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic team physician, UC Berkeley, chief, shoulder and elbow service
November 4: Advances in Shoulder Surgery
Ben Ma, MD, assistant professor orthopaedic surgery, UCSF specialist in sports medicine
November 11: Training and Conditioning Tips for Athletes at all Levels
Anthony Luke, MD, assistant professor orthopaedic surgery, UCSF specialist in sports medicine
November 18: Staying Fit and Staying Active Despite Back Pain
Sigurd Berven, MD, assistant professor orthopaedic surgery, UCSF specialist in spinal disorders
December 2: So I Have an Artificial Joint, Can I Still Play Sports?
Kevin Bozic, MD, assistant professor orthopaedic surgery, UCSF specialist in arthroplasty
December 9: Oh My Aching Knee
Christina Allen, MD, assistant clinical professor orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic team physician for: US women’s national U-21 soccer team; Cal Athletics and Cal Women’s Soccer UC Berkeley; and Lowell High School
