Grand Rounds: Overview of Sports Health and Performance Optimization at Akron Children's Hospital

Objectives (Educational Content) :

1. Describe the components of a sports health and performance optimization program. 2. Identify the team of providers involved in a sports health and performance service line. 3. Recognize 3 of the most common issues that interfere with the health of an athlete and learn indications for referral.

Target Audience:

General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.

Identified Gap:

There is often a lack of comprehensive understanding about sports health and performance optimization programs and the collaborative efforts required to address common health issues in athletes. Addressing this missing understanding can enhance the understanding and implementation of sports health and performance optimization programs, improving athlete health and performance.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:

1 hour(s)

Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:

05-27-2026

Method of Participation in the Learning Process:

The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.

Evaluation Methods:

All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.

Disclosure:

The following presenter has indicated that there are no financial relationship with an ineligible companies: Michelle Levitt, MD. The following planning committee member has indicated that a financial relationship with an ineligible company: All relationships have been mitigated. The remaining planning committee/CME committee members have indicated that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies.

Accreditation Statement:

Akron Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Akron Children’s Hospital designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Bibliography:

1. Mountjoy, M., et al. (2018). IOC consensus statement on relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S): 2018 update. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52(11), 687–697. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2018-099193

2. BJSM 2023 IOC REDs Update

3. ACSM Team Physician Consensus Statement (2013). Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 12(1), 33–36. https://doi.org/10.1249/JSR.0b013e31827d60c6