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

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

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

4.  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

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

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

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

8.  Techniques  Current?  Flexibility  PHILOSOPHY

9.  Goals  Needs  Resources  Protoplasm

10.  Mental  Communication  Phase transition

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

12.  Usually ignored  Most important  Imperative to regain functionality