Sports Medicine Forum
"What is Sports Medicine? A TEAM Perspective"
Cornell College hosted a sports medicine symposium Tuesday, March 28, featuring Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz, Hawkeye center Brian Ferentz and Dr. Larry Dorr, a Cornell and University of Iowa medical school graduate who is featured on the ABC reality series “Miracle Workers.”
“What is Sports Medicine? A TEAM Perspective” was at 11 a.m. in Kimmel Theatre of Youngker Hall. The symposium examined sports medicine’s effect on the success of athletes and sports programs from the perspective of a coach, an athlete, an athletic trainer and a team doctor. Besides Kirk Ferentz and Brian Ferentz, the program featured from the University of Iowa Dr. Ned Amendola, director of sports medicine, and Paul Federici, director of athletic training.
Moderator:
Dr. Larry Dorr '63, Orthopedic Surgeon
University of Iowa Presenters:
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11:10-11:20 |
Introduction: Sports Medicine and the Sports Team, Dr. Ned Amendola, Director of Sports Medicine |
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11:20-11:35 |
Injury and Rehabilitation: Athletic Trainer Perspective, Paul Federici, Director of Athletic Training |
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11:35-11:50 |
Dealing with a Devastating Injury: The Athlete's Perspective, Brian Ferentz |
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11:50-12:05 |
Dealing with Injuries: The Coach's Perspective, Kirk Ferentz, Head Football Coach |
