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, Rams, Clippers, Kings

8:40 a.m.

Treating Myofascial Pain - body and Mind Methods
David Schechter, M.D.
Chronic Pain Specialist
Attending Staff, Cedars-Sinai
Author, Think Away Your Pain
Private Practice, Culver City, CA

9:00 a.m.

Q & A

9:25 a.m.

New Techniques in Spine Surgery
David Chang, MD
Director of Surgical Resources and Technology
Marina del Rey Hospital

10:00 a.m.

Q & A

10:15 a.m.

BREAK / EXHIBITS

10:45 a.m.

Alternative Therapies in Spine Treatment
Sue Falsone, PT, ATC
Owner, Structure & Function
Associate Professor, A.T. Still University

11:00 a.m.

Q & A

11:15 a.m.

Spine in Sports
Robert Watkins III, MD
Co-Director, Marina Spine Center
-Dodgers, Rams, Kings, U.S.C-

11:45 a.m.

Q & A

12:00 p.m.

LUNCH/EXHIBITS

1:00 p.m.

Biologic Spine Injections
Moshe Ben-Roohi, MD
Director of Regenerative Orthopedics
Lifespan Medicin

1:40 p.m.

Q & A

2:00 p.m.

Cost of Spine Care
Robert Watkins IV, MD
Co-Director, Marina Spine Center
Consultant: Dodgers, Rams, Clippers, Kings

2:45 p.m.

Q & A

3:00 p.m.

Pain and Body Mechanics
Sue Falsone, PT, ATC
Owner, Structure & Function
Associate Professor, A.T. Still University

3:30 p.m.

Q & A

3:45 p.m.

Closing Remarks
Robert G. Watkins, IV, MD

4:00 p.m.

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