The Huddle: National Sport Medicine Rounds

1. Describe the unique medical, biomechanical, and functional considerations in the assessment and treatment of para and adaptive athletes.
2. Adapt existing clinical assessment tools and treatment plans to meet the individualized needs of para-athletes in a sport context.
3. Recognize the interdisciplinary care requirements and communication strategies needed when supporting athletes with disabilities.

Speakers

• Dr. Lindsay Bradley, MD, Dip. Sport Med.
• Dr. Philippe Gariepy, MD, Dip. Sport Med.
• Dr. Andrew Marshall, MD FRCSC, Dip. Sport Med.

1. Identify common mental health concerns encountered in sport settings, including stress, burnout, and performance-related anxiety.
2. Integrate mental health screening and referral processes into their clinical workflows in a sport medicine setting.
3. Demonstrate effective communication strategies for supporting athlete mental well-being while maintaining appropriate boundaries and roles.

Speaker

• Dr. Pamela Weatherbee, BSc (hon), MD, FRCPC, Sports Psychiatry

1. Recognize key differences in injury patterns, growth-related concerns, and developmental considerations in pediatric and adolescent athletes.
2. Apply age-appropriate assessment and management strategies for common sport injuries in youth populations.
3. Discuss return-to-play criteria and communication strategies with young athletes, parents, and coaches.

1. Analyze common clinical presentations and performance issues unique to endurance athletes (e.g., RED-S, overuse injuries, hydration/electrolyte imbalance).
2. Design evidence-informed management plans that support long-term performance and recovery in endurance sport participants.
3. Evaluate training and recovery data (where available) to inform sport-specific decision-making for endurance athletes.

1. Define the roles and responsibilities of a team physician in various competitive sport contexts.
2. Demonstrate practical strategies for sideline management, acute injury decision-making, and return-to-play protocols.
3. Describe best practices for collaboration with coaches, athletic therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure athlete-centered care.