2009 Sports Medicine Symposium
Current Topics in the Care of the Athletic Shoulder
Keynote Speaker - Sue Falsone, PT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS
Director of Performance Physical Therapy at Athletes' Performance and Core Performance; Major League Physical Therapist for the LA Dodgers
Sue received her Physical Therapy degree from Daeman College in her hometown of Buffalo, New York. She continued her education by earning a Masters Degree in Human Movement Science with a concentration in Sports Medicine from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Sue has presented at both state and national level conferences in areas focusing on Pillar Strength, Integration of Physical Therapy and Performance Training, and Comprehensive Kinetic Chain Assessment and Rehabilitation.
Sue is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS), a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She is certified in Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTYM) through Performance Dynamics. She also holds an adjunct faculty position with the Human Movement Program at A.T. Still University. Sue is also the team Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Focus at AP: Sue's exceptional hands-on skills and knowledge of human movement provides the critical link from therapy to performance. With her expertise, she develops and implements therapy regimens for the athletes and works closely with our performance coaches to integrate the rehabilitating athlete into the training process.
Tentative Program –
8:00-8:30 Registration
8:30- 9:00 Welcoming Remarks
8:45- 9:30 Sue Falsone
9:30- 10:00 Invited podium presentations from local community (Proposals being accepted until Sept. 15th, 2009)
10:00-10:20 Break
10:20-11:00 Invited podium presentations from local community
11:00-11:45 Sue Falsone
11:45- 12:00 Closing remarks

Admission is Free.*
Space is limited so early registration is encouraged!
*This event is able to be provided free of charge to attendees because of the generous contributions of various sponsors. We are still in the process of enlisting sponsors for this year. Please contact Dr. Gary Lentell (garyl@csufresno.edu) should you be interested in supporting this event. Thank you.
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Our Institute’s mission is to identify regional
sports medicine needs, pool resources, and extend sports medicine
information/services to athletes in the San Joaquin Valley.
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Sierra Pacific Orthopaedic & Spine Center Medical Group, Inc. Sponsors Sports Medicine Symposium 2009 for 2nd Year in a Row
Over the years, Sierra Pacific Orthopaedic & Spine Center has grown to become the most experienced orthopaedic specialty providers in the region.
Thier dedication to exceptional orthopaedic care is exemplified through thier team of renowned physicians, who are experts in the treatment of diseases and disorders for virtually every bone and joint in your body. Their physicians specialize in sports medicine, hand and upper extremity, knee, spine, foot and ankle, and nonoperative pain management.
To ensure our patients receive the best treatment and care available, thier physicians are trained in their specialty, which means they have received advanced training in their respective fields. Backed by our patient-friendly staff, patients can be assured that the physicians at Sierra Pacific Orthopaedic & Spine Center have dedicated their medical experience and expertise to making your life better.

Valley Orthopedic Sponsors Sports Medicine Symposium 2009
Tom Beall, Valley Orthopedic, signs on for a second year as a sponsor for the Sports Medicine Symposium. Fifty years ago, Earl Beall, a business man and amputee, relocated to the Central Valley to manage Valley Orthopedic, Inc. Today, the business is owned and operated by second and third generation family members along with a passionate and caring staff. Our mission is to provide the highest quality orthotic and prosthetic devices to our Valley patients. We do our very best to ensure our patients achieve a better quality of life.
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FIT Joins List of Sponsors
Functional Integrated Therapy of Fresno, CA has provided physical therapy and chiropractic services to the Fresno community for several years. The CCSMI is pleased to have them return for a second year as a part of this year's symposium.

San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital Supports Sports Medicine Symposium 2009
At some point in nearly every life, the need for physical rehabilitation services will become a reality. It might be as simple as physical therapy for a sprained knee – or as life-changing as recovery from a brain injury. Located in Fresno, CA, San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation provides comprehensive physical rehabilitation services to meet each need.
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Terrio Therapy-Fitness Signs on as a Sponsor
TERRIO Therapy-Fitness lives off the mantra “there has to be a better way.”The Central California Sports Medicine Institute is pleased to have Terrio onboard as a sponsor for this great event.
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Tri Counties Bank sponsor Sports Medicine Symposium 2009
Through employee volunteer efforts and the donation of resources to countless non-profit organizations and local events, Tri Counties Bank is pitching in to make sure our community succeeds.
The Central California Sports Medicine Institute has established a Facebook presence to be used to communicate with those interested in topics related to athletic injury prevention, performance, and treatment/rehabilitation. You can find the Institute at http://bit.ly/CCSSI_on_Facebook.
2009 Sports Medicine Symposium presented by the Central California Sports Sciences Institute has established a Twitter account for information related to the event. You can locate us at http://twitter.com/CCSSI.
Deniz Baysal, M.D. (Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, San Francisco) has agreed to serve as the moderator for the 2009 Sports Medicine Symposium.
Dr. Baysal is an orthopedic surgeon working with University Orthopedic Associates in Fresno, California.