Learn about managing concussions, orthotics at sports-meds workshop

Concussions and orthotics will be topics at Aurora University's 13th annual "Current Trends in Sports Medicine" workshop from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 25, in the university banquet hall at Alumni Hall, 1410 Marseillaise Place in Aurora.

Athletic trainers, students, physical therapists and other health care professionals are invited.

It will begin with registration and continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

At 8 a.m., "Concussions 2017: Where Are We Now? Prevention, Diagnostic, Treatment" will be copresented by Dr. Marc P. Hilgers, associate medical director for sports medicine, Advocate Medical Group; and Catherine E. Wilmington, physical therapist, Advocate Medical Group.

At 10 a.m., "It's Time to Put Your Foot Down: An Evidence-Based Approach to Orthotic Fitting" will be presented by Lawrence Scire, head athletic trainer at Round Lake High School.

Registration fees are $55 for certified professionals and $25 for noncertified students.

Oscar Krieger, athletic training education program director and associate professor, said, "Certified athletic trainers, physical therapists and other health care professionals completing the workshop will be abreast of current trends in sports medicine and will be able to implement these programs in their employment setting."

To register or get details, call (630) 844-4224 or email okrieger@aurora.edu.