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43rd Annual Canadian Athletic Therapists Association National Conference
Early Bird Registration – Feb 5th – April 1, 2009
May 27-30, 2009
Four Seasons Hotel
Vancouver, British Columbia
In 2009 the CATA National Conference comes to the beautiful coastal city of Vancouver, British Columbia and the Host City of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The National Conference Operations Committee is excited about the opportunity of assembling some of the finest guest speakers and knowledge experts to address our members and we would like to extend an invitation to join us.
The 2009 Conference Curriculum will be exploring the realm of rehabilitation in a variety of domains.
Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr Per Renstrom, M.D. Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
"Achilles tendon injury – Today's management concepts"
"Football/Soccer injury – prevention helps!?"
NON-PROFESSIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jody Urquhart
"The Nerve to Serve... Say Hello to Humor & Goodbye to Burnout!"
Dr Doug Casa PhD, ATC, FACSM, FNATA
"Exertional Heat Stroke"
Dr Matthew White Ph.D
"Influence of local hypothermia and repetitive cold on upper limb performance: past and emerging themes"
Nikos Apostopoulos
"Microstretching – A Recovery Regeneration Technique"
Dr. Preston Wiley
"Lower Leg Pain"
Jason Mihalik MSc, CAT(C) ATC
"Concussion evaluation and return to play decision-making"
Dr. Grant Iverson Ph.D
"Neuropsychological Outcome from Sport-Related Concussion"
Dr Jennifer Gibson MSc(c), RD, IOC Dip Sport Nutr.
"Understanding Sport Supplements"
Dr. Connie Lebrun
"Update on the Female Athlete Triad"
Dr. Khatija Westbrook PhD, BSc(PT), CAT(C)
"Long Term Athlete Development"
Workshops (concurrent rotations with Exhibitor Hall)
| 1) RTP decisions post concussion | Jason Mihalik |
| 2) Microstretching in Practice | Nikos Apostopoulos |
| 3) Sport Supplements | Dr. Jennifer Gibson |
| 4) Long term athlete development | Dr. Khatija Westbrook |
Registration and Schedule
Online Registration:
Conference Web Site
Early Bird Registration opens Feb 5th, 2009
Registration Form
Conference Schedule:
2009 Schedule
DJO 2009 Golf Tournament
This year’s event hosted by DJO will provide all conference delegates a great opportunity to enjoy golf in British Columbia. Located only 40 minutes from the heart of Downtown Vancouver, along the picturesque Sea to Sky Highway, Furry Creek is truly “BC’s Most Scenic Golf Course”. Surrounded by natural beauty, Furry Creek offers an unforgettable experience for any level of player.
Web page at furrycreekgolf.com
Accommodation
Conference Accommodations available by contacting Four Seasons Hotel
www.fourseasons.com/vancouver
Phone: 1 (604) 689-9333
Please quote: CATA Conference 2009
Cost: $200 (single and double occupancy)
Tourism Vancouver: www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/
For more information contact the CATA National Office - 403.509.2282 or info@athletictherapy.org |
