With the increasing popularity of mixed martial arts and the UFC in the last 5-10 years there is a growing interest nationally and globally in martial arts participation. The number  of mixed martial arts and kickboxing schools continues to grow each year and it is important that we as physical therapists are knowledgeable in both the injuries seen and the physical demands required to perform these sports. The purpose of this presentation is to identify the differences between the sports of boxing, kickboxing, and muay thai and the common musculoskeletal  injuries that occur within the three. The secondary purpose of this presentation is to discuss rehabilitation concepts specific to the striking athlete. 1CCU 

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Correctly identify the three main biomechanical differences between and requirements of boxing, kickboxing, and muay thai athletes;
2. Appropriately discuss the common musculoskeletal injuries in striking athletes;
3. Discuss the various aspects of rehabilitation of a striking athlete.

Speaker(s)
Sarah Ferrelli, PT, DPT  is a recent graduate of the Memorial Hermann Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program and has continued to work with Memorial Hermann in Katy. Prior to the residency program, she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Sarah was an Honors graduate of Tulane University with a B.S. in Neuroscience with a Minor in Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

Schedule
6:00pm: Business Meeting
6:30pm: CCU Course
7:30pm: Q and A with Speaker

Fees
PT/PTA/Student Members: $0
PTA/PTA/Student Non-Members $10

Additional Locations
Online Only

Please login to the meeting using the email address provided when registering as that is how we verify attendance. At the conclusion of the meeting, complete the course evaluation.

Course certificates will be available to you within 2 weeks and no later than September 29, 2020. You will receive instruction via email. Please allow until then for processing and contact TPTA after that date if you have not received instructions.

Cancellation Policy 
No refunds unless otherwise approved by SED Board

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