THE SPINE INJURED ATHELETE: From Injury to Return to Play

8:00 a.m.

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits

8:30 a.m.

Welcome and Introductions
Robert G. Watkins, IV, MD
Co-Medical Director Marina Spine Center
Consultant: Dodgers, L.A. Rams, Clippers

8:40 a.m.

Biologic Injections and Pain Procedures in Spinal Care
Timothy Davis, MD.
Medical Director 
Orthopedic Pain Specialists, Santa Monica, CA

9:20 a.m.

Q & A

9:35 a.m.

Does Spine Surgery Work? Evidence-Based Analysis
David Chang, MD
Chairman, Surgery Committee
Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital

10:15 a.m.

Q & A

10:30 a.m.

BREAK / EXHIBITS

11:00 a.m.

Key Ingredients to Successful Spinal Rehabilitation
Brett Fischer, PT, ATC, CSCS, CERT. DN, ASTYM 
Physical Therapist, Arizona Cardinals
Fischer Institute, Phoenix, AZ

11:45 a.m.

Q & A

12:00 p.m.

LUNCH/EXHIBITS

1:00 p.m.

Tough Decisions in Athletes with Spinal Pathology
Robert Watkins III, MD
Co-Director, Marina Spine Center
Spinal Consultant: U.S.C. Athletic Department and L.A. Kings

1:45 p.m.

Q & A

2:00 p.m.

Integrative Spine Care
Ziya Altug, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS
Physical Therapist/Performance Specialist
Head to Toe Physical Therapy/Z Mind Body

2:45 p.m.

Q & A

3:00 p.m.

How to Avoid Spine Surgery: A Comprehensive Program
Robert Watkins IV, MD
Co-Director, Marina Spine Center
Spinal Consultant: L.A. Rams, Dodgers and Clippers

3:45 p.m.

Q & A

4:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks/Adjourn
Robert G. Watkins, IV, MD