Elevating Performance: A Sports Medicine Education Series

Are you a physical therapist, athletic trainer, or other sports medicine professional dedicated to lifelong learning? Our ongoing educational event series is designed to equip you with the latest advancements and best practices in orthopedics and sports medicine.

We invite you to stay at the forefront of your field with our recurring series of engaging educational events, while earning continuing education credits.

Elevating Performance: A Sports Medicine Education Series

Are you a physical therapist, athletic trainer, or other sports medicine professional dedicated to lifelong learning? Our ongoing educational event series is designed to equip you with the latest advancements and best practices in orthopedics and sports medicine.

We invite you to stay at the forefront of your field with our recurring series of engaging educational events, while earning continuing education credits.

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Elevating Performance: A Sports Medicine Education Series offers attendees

Expert Insights - Learn directly from leading specialists on our orthopedic and sports medicine teams. Each event features a keynote speaker or a panel of experts ready to share their valuable knowledge.

Diverse Topics - Explore a wide range of current and emerging topics relevant to your practice. Every event offers fresh perspectives and actionable takeaways.

Earn CME Credits - Many of our events qualify for continuing medical education (CME) credits, helping you meet your professional development requirements effortlessly.

Stay Current - Gain a competitive edge by staying informed about the newest research, techniques, and treatment modalities.

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Wednesday, September 16th, 6:00-7:00 pm

Upcoming Event

Topic: Protecting Youth Athletes from Concussion in Sports

Speaker: Shaheryar Ansari, MD
Neurosurgeon
CommonSpirit Health

Location: Virtual

Register/RSVP

Schedule of Events

We are continually working to build our calendar of monthly virtual and in-person events. Check back frequently to stay up to date on events, speakers, and topics.

Date/Time

Location

Topic

Speaker

Register/RSVP

Wednesday, September 16th,
6:00-7:00 pm

Virtual

Protecting Youth Athletes from Concussion in Sports

Shaheryar Ansari, MD

Register/RSVP

Thursday,
September 17th,
12:00-1:30 pm

William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center, Room 312

Considerations for the female athlete: interactions between performance and the menstrual cycle

Marissa Baranauskas, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Human Physiology and Nutrition
University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Register/RSVP

 


Date:

Wednesday, September 16th, 6:00-7:00 pm

Topic: 

Protecting Youth Athletes from Concussion in Sports

Speaker:

Shaheryar Ansari, MD

Location:

TBA


Date:

Thursday, September 17th 12:00-1:30 pm

Topic: 

Considerations for the female athlete: interactions between performance and the menstrual cycle

Speaker:

Marissa Baranauskas, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Human Physiology and Nutrition
University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Location: 

William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center, Room 312 (Directions) or hybrid

Register/RSVP

 


Accreditation Statement

CommonSpirit is accredited by the Colorado Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

CommonSpirit designates most of the above activities for a minimum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Non-physicians can submit this certificate to their applicable APP board for 1:1 equivalent education credit.

This activity does not have commercial support from any ACCME defined ineligible company.


Previous Events

Date: Thursday, January 22, 5:30 pm

Topic: Management of ACL Tears: Past, Present and Future

Speaker: Karim Meijer, MD
Executive Medical Director of Sports Medicine - CommonSpirit Mountain Region
Medical Director & Head Team Physician - Denver Broncos
Team Physician - Denver Summit FC

Watch

 


Date: Thursday, February 26, 5:30 pm

Topic: Conquering Chronic Tendinopathy with Percutaneous Debridement

Speaker: Bradford Bellard, MD
Non-Operative Sports Medicine - CommonSpirit Mountain Region
Medical Director - William Hybl Sports Medicine & Performance Center

 


Date: Thursday, March 26 5:30 pm

Topic: Advancements in Minimally Invasive Procedures for the Foot and Ankle

Speaker: Aaron Mates, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Foot and Ankle Specialist - CommonSpirit Mountain Region
Team Physician - Denver Broncos

Watch

 


Date: Thursday, April 23 5:30 pm

Topic: The Hip: An Inherently Unstable Joint

SpeakerJames Genuario, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Physician, Hip Preservation Expert
Team Physician - Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies
Medical Director of Orthopedic Research - Greater Denver Market

Watch

 


Date: Wednesday, May 20 5:00 pm

Topic: ACL Injury Prevention & Recovery Clinic

Speakers: Alison Regal, MS, CSCS
Performance Manager
EXOS
Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center

Maggie Kasberger, MSAT, PES
Athletic Trainer/Performance Coach

 


Date: Thursday, June 18th 11:30 am

Topic: Understanding Endurance: The Role of Muscle Bioenergetics in Performance and Fatigue Management

Speaker: Robert A. Jacobs, PhD
Associate Professor of Human Physiology & Nutrition
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs

Watch


Date: Wednesday, June 24th 5:30 pm

Topic: The “Heel Talk” – Achilles Injury Seminar

Speakers: Dr. Jason Mitchler
CommonSpirit Sports Medicine

Alison Regal, MS, CSCS
Performance Manager
EXOS
Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center

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