Annual Symposium on Sports Medicine
For half a century, the UT Sports Medicine Symposium has provided a forum for Sports Medicine Specialists to discuss problems and concepts related to preventing, treating, and rehabilitating injured athletes.
The first meeting, held in April of 1972, was avant-garde in the field of Sports Medicine education for physicians and athletic trainers. Unique in providing educational presentations for all members of the athletic medicine team - team physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, nurses, and physical therapists - this symposium continues to serve all groups today.
Designed for primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and coaches.
Symposium Objectives
Develop a concept of one's position on a Sports Medicine Team
Diagnose commonly occurring injuries and advise athletes regarding their treatment
Initiate logical primary treatment following injuries to athletes
Develop logical approaches to the prevention of injury by condition and utilization of proper protective equipment
