Friday July 25th 2025 Conference Agenda

Registration / Breakfast / Vendor Exhibit begins at 7:00am

Welcome Remarks begin at 7:45am

Advocacy and Buy-In (8:00am)

Arturo R. Flores, Jr., MS, ATC

At the conclusion of this presentation Attendees will be able to:

Define areas of the athletic training profession where we can be advocates. Also offer tools and ideas to be successful in those areas.
Define the phrase “Buy-In”. The attendees will have an opportunity to provide input and feedback about the importance of being a member of professional associations, the reason they are present, and how to increase athletic training Buy In through all stakeholders, from AT to patients to employers.
Create a vehicle for the attendees to provide feedback and input throughout the conference.

The Implications of Social Context in Athletic Training Education and Clinical Practice Using Cultural Connection to Remove Barriers to Equity and Belonging (9:00am)

Lauren J. Stephenson, MA, ATC
Dr. James Pierre-Glaude, PT, DPT, EdD, ATC, CSCS
LaTonja A. Lee, MS, ATC, PES

At the conclusion of this presentation Attendees will be able to:

Identify areas within athletic training programs that can incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice and belonging concepts in an actionable manner.
Understand how exposure to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice and belonging concepts in educational programs affects athletic training clinical practice.
Reflect on pedagogical strategies to address diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice and belonging in athletic training education didactically and clinically.

Regenerative and Non-Surgical Procedures in Sports Medicine (10:15am)

Danielle N. DeGiorgio, D.O., FAAPMR

At the conclusion of this presentation Attendees will be able to:

Evaluate the effectiveness and clinical indications of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Prolotherapy, and Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA) in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, based on current evidence and patient characteristics.
Demonstrate the application of advanced non-surgical techniques, such as hydrodissection, hydrodilation, barbotage, and perineural injection therapy, to address common injuries in athletes, including tendon and ligament damage, adhesive capsulitis, and neurogenic inflammation.
Compare the benefits and limitations of regenerative medicine therapies versus traditional treatments for athletic injuries, and recommend appropriate interventions for specific clinical scenarios.

State General Membership Meeting (11:00am)

Those who are virtual attendees and are NYSATA Members check your email for separate link for State General Membership Meeting.

Lunch / Vendor Exhibit (12:00pm)

Thank you to NYU Langone Sports Health, Bio Stat Medical for sponsoring today's lunch!

Keynote Address

TBD.

Summary of Keynote Speaker

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) (1:15pm)

Samantha Stuek, MD

At the conclusion of this presentation Attendees will be able to:

Identify various body system dysfunctions in the presentation of REDs.
Analyze and differentiate between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of REDs.
Create a site-specific plan and/or program to identify at-risk individuals and prevent chronicity of REDs.

Performance Optimization throughout the Menstrual Cycle (2:15pm)

Ella Otto, ATC
Lauren McIntyre, ATC

At the conclusion of this presentation Attendees will be able to:

Understand the hormonal shifts that occur during each phase of the menstrual cycle.
Apply knowledge of menstrual cycle hormones to the athletic environment to discuss their impact on training and performance.
Analyze lifestyle modifications throughout the menstrual cycle to optimize performance such as sleep, training and nutrition.

Nutritional Recovery After Concussion or The Gut Microbiome and Brain Connection Post-Concussion (2:45pm)

Shae Datta, MD

At the conclusion of this presentation Attendees will be able to:

Analyze the role of the gut microbiome and its relationship with brain health in the context of post-concussion recovery.
Evaluate evidence-based nutritional interventions to improve neurocognitive and inflammatory outcomes after concussions.
Develop protocols that incorporate gut-brain axis considerations into standard SRC management practices

Physician Access and Recovery Time A Comprehensive Study of Sports Related Concussions at Urban Concussion Center in NYC (3:45pm)

Timothy Muse, ATC

At the conclusion of this presentation Attendees will be able to:

Analyze the relationship between physician evaluation speed and recovery time (time loss) for sports-related concussions using data from our center and national averages.
Evaluate the effectiveness of expedited access to medical care in reducing recovery periods for student-athletes with sports-related concussions.
Apply evidence-based findings to develop or enhance institutional protocols for improving recovery outcomes in student-athletes with concussions.

Prevention of Foot and Ankle Injuries (4:15pm)

Mark Drakos, MD

At the conclusion of this presentation Attendees will be able to:

Understand the theory of preventing foot and ankle injuries
Understand the concepts to preventing foot and ankle injuries
Apply the knowledge of prevention techniques to the foot and ankle.

Tennis Injuries Risk prevention and treatment (4:45pm)

Cristina Franco Leek, DHSc, MSPT, CSCS, CTPS

At the conclusion of this presentation Attendees will be able to:

Explain the basics and benefits of tennis
Identify common tennis injuries and causes
Apply rehabilitation measures for tennis injuries
Propose injury risk reduction measures

City-Based Athletic Training: Environmental, Logistical, and Policy Challenges in Urban Settings (5:30pm)

Anthony Jones, ATC, CSCS

At the conclusion of this presentation Attendees will be able to:

Analyze the benefits and challenges of providing athletic training care in urban settings, considering environmental, logistical, and policy-related factors.
Evaluate the key challenges to creating and implementing policies in urban athletic training environments.
Identify common environmental injury concerns in urban settings (e.g., heat-related illnesses, lightning) and apply effective management strategies.
Formulate strategies to engage stakeholders (e.g., coaches, administrators, physicians) to improve athletic training coverage and support in urban settings.
Apply best practices in adapting athletic training services to meet the unique needs of urban populations and schools.

CreATing Advocacy Campaigns That Hit Home (6:00pm)

Erica Marcano, MS, ATC, CSCS

At the conclusion of this presentation Attendees will be able to:

Define advocacy in a comprehensive and dynamic way.
Identify the 3 types of advocacy and how each applies to Athletic Training.
Assess examples of advocacy efforts to understand both their intention and impact.
Identify current opportunities for advocacy within the profession.
Create an advocacy campaign that addresses each AT’s priorities and population.

Adjournment

Thank you for Attending Day 1 of the 2025 NYSATA Conference

Conference Social

Location: The Greene Turtle

Time: Approximately 7:15pm