We are excited to announce that Dr. Jordan Pasternack from ONS will be presenting on Racquet Sports Injuries-Soft Tissue Injuries.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. The participant will be able to demonstrate appropriate physical assessment techniques and special tests for common foot and ankle injuries seen in racquet sport athletes, including ankle sprains, peroneal tendonitis, and Achilles tendinopathy.

2. The participant should be able to identify and recognize the most common mechanisms of injury, signs and symptoms, and risk factors associated with foot and ankle injuries specific to racquet sports such as tennis, squash, pickleball, and badminton.

3. The participant should be able to describe evidence-based treatment strategies and rehabilitation protocols for acute and chronic foot and ankle injuries, including manual therapy, taping/bracing, therapeutic exercise, and return-to-play progression.

4. Identify the pros & cons of various preventive and therapeutic interventions, including orthotics, ankle braces, footwear modifications, and court surface adaptations, with attention to how each may impact performance, recurrence risk, and…