In the July 2021 edition of Sidelines you will find the following content:
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The Mind and Spirit of Sports Medicine
Dr. Brett DeGooyer
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What is the spirit of sports medicine? How do you define the mind of the sports medicine specialty? These two questions have intrigued me over the last several weeks as I’ve tried to determine what could and should be written about the “mind” and “spirit” motto we have all come to associate with osteopathic medicine as a whole, “Mind, Body, & Spirit."
Like many others, my first thoughts turn to the experiences I’ve had in my training and with the people who have trained me in this incomparable specialty. One of my mentors had a lot of sayings and quips - one of which was a quote from Goethe stating “the eye sees what the mind knows.” A true testament that in our specialty we must be constantly enriching our intellect and experience through study, research, and experience. These are not limited to medicine alone, but include familiarizing ourselves with the differing ways people choose to be active. It includes knowing the equipment involved, the environments and field of play necessary, and the rules governing those activities.
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All of this mindfulness reminds me of another quote from Goethe, “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” In my career thus far, sports medicine physicians are among the greatest exemplars of these two ideals of intellect and action, and my mentor, Pat Leary, DO, FAOASM, is among the brightest. He has published original research, written books, lead organizations, instructed medical students, covered many teams and events, conducted interviews, collaborated on policies and consensus statements, been an international representative, shepherded residents and fellows, and many other accomplishments that reflect what defines the "mind" of sports medicine.
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Camaraderie and fellowship, competition and drive, rest and meditation, reflection and understanding: these are the intangible and unseen paragons of sport and sports medicine. Alfred Tennyson once wrote, “Sometimes the heart sees what's invisible to the eye.” Another mentor in my sports medicine training elevated this philosophy beautifully. Greg Coppola, DO, FAOASM, frequently, if not consistently, would take time to listen to patients and athletes about their lives beyond medicine and competition. He encouraged and organized opportunities for patients to learn meditation and rest through restorative yoga practice. He emphasized with patients, students, residents, and fellows that proper nutrition is essential in balancing the brain and body. He instructed patients that emotional and spiritual health can be vital in improving competitive drive, and in overcoming injury or trauma. On numerous occasions he has served his community both openly and anonymously by volunteering time, medical expertise, resources, and physical labor.
Essentially, these two mentors have effectively, for me at least, answered those two questions above. That the "mind" and "spirit" of sports medicine are defined by never ceasing to improve, always showing selflessness, and consistently playing as a team for the greater good.
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In the Field: DOs at the Tokyo Olympics
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AOASM's very own James Lally, DO, FAOASM, Alexandra Myers, DO, FAOASM, and Naresh Rao, DO, FAOASM traveled to Tokyo for the 2021 Olympics and are featured in this interview with The DO, the official online magazine of the American Osteopathic Association.
Check it out to learn about their advice for aspiring sports medicine docs and learn what it takes to care for elite athletes!
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AOASM Logo and Branding Survey |
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We want to hear from you! AOASM is working on the development of a brand new logo and visual identity and we need your input. What brought you to AOASM? What is the most valuable thing that your membership with AOASM provides you? Let us know and help guide this important process. |
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AOASM at OMED 2021 CME Conference |
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October 22-24
Phoenix, AZ
In-Person/Virtual
Program Chair: Rance McClain, DO, FAOASM
OMED offers learning and networking opportunities to suit every schedule, lifestyle and specialty. Join us in Phoenix for the in-person conference or participate virtually from the comfort of home! Registration is open NOW - visit the OMED website for details on OMED21 registration and housing.
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AOASM 2021 Virtual Conference Recordings for Category 1-A CME |
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Still need to file for your CME credits from this year’s AOASM virtual conference? You still have time! Recordings will be available through December 31, 2021, and the last day to complete the CME reporting form for recorded sessions is January 7, 2022.
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Upcoming AOASM Conferences |
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Basketball Sports Medicine and Science |
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This book is designed as a comprehensive educational resource, not only for basketball medical caregivers and scientists, but for all basketball personnel. Written by a multidisciplinary team of leading experts in their fields, it provides information and guidance on injury prevention, injury management, and rehabilitation for physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, conditioning trainers, and coaches. All commonly encountered injuries and a variety of situations and scenarios specific to basketball are covered with the aid of more than 200 color photos and illustrations. Basketball Sports Medicine and Science is published in collaboration with ESSKA and will represent a superb, comprehensive, educational resource. It is further hoped that the book will serve as a link between the different disciplines and modalities involved in basketball care, creating a common language, and improving communication within the team staff and environment.
Contributions from the following AOASM members:
Jeffrey Bytomski
Blake Boggess (with Jordan Rawlings)
- Ethical and Medico-Legal Issues in Injury Management and Return to Sport in Basketball (Pages 957-965)
Benjamin Boswell (with Benjamin Oshlag)
- Constructing a Medical Team: The Medical Needs of a Basketball Team (Pages 83-90)
Alex Diamond (with Andrew W. Kuhn)
- The Young/Adolescent Basketball Player (Pages 847-864)
Jeff Kovan (with Chelsea Gonzalez)
- The Role of the Team Physician in Basketball (Pages 121-123)
Mark Rogers (with Shan Fairbanks)
- The Role of Pre-participation Assessment and Screening in Basketball (Pages 91-102)
Thomas Stocklin-Enright (with Nathan McMurray)
- Head, Neck, and Face Injuries in Basketball (Pages 215-223)
Priscilla Tu (with Travis Nelson)
- General Considerations in Basketball: Court Type, Shoes, and Protective Gear (Pages 957-996)
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SAOASM Update and Upcoming Events |
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Hey SAOASM,
It’s that time again to start a new school year and we hope you are all starting off strong. We also hope that you will encourage new first-year medical students to get involved with your sports medicine clubs and SAOASM chapters. We are still looking for a regional representative for the Northeast Region. The schools in this region are NYIT-COM, PCOM, Rowan-SOM, TouroCOM-NY, TouroCOM-Middletown, UNECOM, LECOM-Elmira NY. If you are an osteopathic medical student at any of these schools and interested in this position, please send a short letter of intent about you and why you want this position to studentaoasm@gmail.com.
This month we are featuring the newest SAOASM chapter that was approved a couple of months ago: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Louisiana Campus. The President of this SAOASM Chapter is Jana Hermoso, OMS II. Here is a little about why she and a few of the Chapter’s members are interested in sports medicine, and what their chapter has been up to:
Jana Hermoso, President- OMS II
Growing up, I was always involved in sports- swimming, basketball, volleyball, soccer, Taekwondo, etc., but my absolute favorite activity was running...and that notion still holds true to this day! I loved how running made me feel, how I’m able to surprise myself with what my body is capable of. But my love for running came at a price-I became injured often and had to see my sports medicine physician frequently. I admired the way he could figure out what was wrong with my body and use that information to optimize performance. Being able to diagnose and treat in such a manner was what inspired me to join SAOASM.
I became President of VCOM-LA’s chapter of SAOASM because I saw an opportunity- I wanted to be in a position where I can share my vision for the future of sports medicine. Though our school just completed its first year, our club has grown to include 40 members! Despite the pandemic, we have had many opportunities to learn and grow as future physicians. This past year, we provided physicals to ULM and Grambling athletes, clearing them for collegiate sports. We have had guest speakers come and talk to us about sports medicine and what it’s like being a team physician. We also had an incredible experience taking a behind-the-scenes tour of the medical preparation required for this past NCAA Women’s Softball Championships. Besides these activities, our club made time for some R&R too! Some members and I got together weekly for 5k training runs- just to keep up our own health and fitness. We also celebrated the end of our first year with a dunk tank fundraiser, dunking our favorite professors and sports medicine faculty on the VCOM campus!
This year, our organization is looking forward to more fun runs, skills workshops, on-site sports clinical experience, guest speakers, and plenty of opportunities! We are so excited to be a part of SAOASM!
---Jana Hermoso
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Alexis Smith, Member- OMS II
I am interested in sports medicine and joined SAOASM because I have always had a love for sports. I have had experience participating in several sports with lacrosse being my favorite. Due to the nature of his high-impact sport, I noticed my teammates were receiving a lot of injuries and I even experienced some injuries myself. I’ve always been interested in learning how these injuries would effect us long-term. In my opinion, sports medicine is the best of both worlds–you still get to enjoy the sports while tending to the health of others.
---Alexis V. Smith
Gabriel Bailey, Member- OMS II
My name is Gabriel (Gah-bree-ell) Bailey from Orlando, Florida. I graduated from University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Sports Medicine. I am a lover of all things holistic, especially when it comes to health and well-being. Growing up I was very active in the performing arts (dance, acting, etc.) and sports (track & field, basketball). Performances bring me so much life, whether it be a fascinating dance number or bolting across the finish line. I was eager to join VCOM's SAOASM in hopes of learning more about the integrative aspects of sports medicine and how to apply them to the community. Being able to be a part of someone's amazing performance always feels like a win! As a former wellness and track-and-field coach, I am excited to work as a team with my sports medicine club engaging in holistic opportunities.
---Gabriel Bailey
Check back next month for more information on upcoming SAOASM webinars!
Athletically,
Cara Conrad & Trent Griner
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If there is ever anything you would like to learn about or see happen through the SAOASM, please reach out to our Executive Board at studentAOASM@gmail.com
We love hearing from you and providing you with the best opportunities to learn and have fun in sports medicine!
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Journal Article Spotlight: Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine
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Journal Article Spotlight: British Journal of Sports Medicine
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The Male Athlete Triad—A Consensus Statement From the Female and Male Athlete Triad Coalition Part 1: Definition and Scientific Basis |
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Multi-strategy intervention increases school implementation and maintenance of a mandatory physical activity policy: outcomes of a cluster randomised controlled trial |
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British Journal of Sports Medicine |
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Myocarditis Occurring After Immunization With mRNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccines |
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High SARS-CoV-2 infection rate after resuming professional football in São Paulo, Brazil |
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