THE SPINE INJURED ATHLETE: From Injury to Return to Play

8:00 a.m.

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits

8:30 a.m.

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

8:40 a.m.

Radiculitis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Michael Schlink MA, PT, OCS
Schlink & Associates Physical Therapy

9:10 a.m.

Q & A

9:25 a.m.

Cervical Spine Disorders
David Chang, MD
Chairman, Surgery Committee
Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital

9:55 a.m.

Q & A

10:10 a.m.

BREAK / EXHIBITS

10:40 a.m.

Biologic Injections for Spine
Dr. Shounuck I. Patel, DO
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Health Link Medical Center - Beverly Hills

11:20 a.m.

Q & A

11:35 a.m.

Meditation

Rene Ringnalda
Vedic Educator
The Chopra Center

12:10 p.m.

Q & A

12:20 p.m.

LUNCH/EXHIBITS

1:20 p.m.

Spine Stabilization Program
Randy Bauer, PT, ATC
Bauer Physical Therapy, Laguna Hills, CA

1:50 p.m.

Q & A

2:05 p.m.

Lumbar Spine Disorders
Robert Watkins III, MD
Co-Director, Marina Spine Center
Spinal Consultant: U.S.C Athletic Department and L.A. Kings

2:40 p.m.

Q & A

2:55 p.m.

Social Media Expertise
Robert Watkins IV, MD
Co-Director, Marina Spine Center
Spinal Consultant: L.A. Rams, Dodgers and Clippers

3:30 p.m.

Q & A

4:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks/Adjourn
Robert Watkins, IV, MD