Jeffrey L. Hartzell, M.D. 26 April 2015

 NorthWood High School (Nappanee, IN)  DePauw University  Indiana University School of Medicine  University of Florida  Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center  Orthopaedics NorthEast

 University of Florida  University of Alabama  Auburn University  Troy University  Arkansas State University  Manchester University  MLB, NFL, NHL  WWE  25+ High Schools

 Understanding the Fundamentals  Orthopaedic Surgery Education  Important Factors from a surgeon’s standpoint  Important Factors from a patient’s standpoint  Important Factors from an ATC’s standpoint  Communication  Transition from the training room table to the playing field

 Foundation of everything we do  Key to diagnosis  Ability to adjust and customize rehab programs

 The “Why”  Limitations?  Restrictions?  Timelines?  Not just some instructions on a piece of paper

 NO PHYSICAL THERAPY EXPERIENCE  Shaped by experiences  Shaped by mentors  Education is variable

 Techniques  Current?  Flexibility  PHILOSOPHY

 Goals  Needs  Resources  Protoplasm

 Mental  Communication  Phase transition

 Imperative  Allows ATC to gain full understanding of procedure/repair  Helps with customization

 Usually ignored  Most important  Imperative to regain functionality