Dr. Peter Indelicato and Dr. Michael Moser are slated to present on shoulder and knee injuries at the Southern Orthopaedic Association’s 2009 SEC Sports Medicine Symposium. This event takes place during March 12-14, 2009 during the SEC Basketball Tournament.

For more information, please visit the Southern Orthopaedic Association website.

The Biomechanics and Motional Analysis Lab was featured in the October 2008 issue of BioMechanics: The Magazine of Body Movement and Medicine.

From the Article...
“The University of Florida Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute contains one of the largest 3D motion analysis laboratories in the country. The Biomechanics and Motion Analysis Laboratory consists of 12 infrared cameras that can capture images at 500 frames per second. These cameras work in conjunction with plates in the floor. Researchers and therapists use the cameras to measure the force that the feet and body exert on the ground during specific movements.”

To learn more about the Motion Lab, check out the full article: “3D motion analysis gives collegiate quarterbacks an edge.”

Susan Tillman PT, SCS, CSCS,(OSMI/UF SPC) has been awarded the APTA Sports Section Clinical Education Award

This is a national award given to one person every year for excellence in clinical education in the Sports PT arena. She will receive this award at CSM this year in February 2009 in Las Vegas.

Congratulations to Susan!

The UF Sports Performance Center is a proud partner with Gainesville native, Anthony ‘Dillon’ Willis. A Member of the Katsu Dojo, Dillon is a three-time national champion in Kumite.Dillon is a member of the United States National Team, and is slated to represent the United States in the Pan-American championships in Santiago, Chile.

The UF Sports Performance Center is featured in a Gainesville Sun Video article entitled, "Alternative method of training for Tour de France cyclists."

You can read the full article online at the Gainesville Sun website.

For the Santa Fe Saints Fastpitch team, 2008 will be a year to remember. The team became the first in school history to win 50 games, going 51-3-1 and also set a record for most consecutive wins, winning 32 in a row from February 29 to April 10. The team is currently ranked number one in the state of Florida, and number one in the national poll as well. The Saints have been ranked number one in the state for the entire spring and number one in the nation for every week with the exception of the first week’s poll.

The Saints outscored their opponents 328-70 this season, averaging nearly six runs per game, while giving up just over one run per game.

On the year, the Saints hit .341, tied for second in the state, and racked up 502 hits, leading the state. They also hit 36 homeruns as a team.

The Saints will take to the field again on May 2 at 12:00pm for the first day of the FCCAA/NJCAA Region VIII Tournament in Auburndale, FL, when they will play conference rival Lake City College in the first round of the double elimination tournament.

Disclaimer: The Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute (OSMI) are the official healthcare providers of Sante Fe Saints Athletics.

The OSMI has been named as a Sponsor and Healthcare Provider for the Inaugural SEC Beach Volleyball Championships.

The Inaugural SEC Coaches Beach Volleyball Championships will take place on the University of Florida Campus during April 11 and 12, 2008.

To learn more about this event, please check out the following news releases and information:

• AVCA: Inaugural SEC Coaches Beach Volleyball Championships To Be Held On UF Campus

• SEC Sports: UF to Host SEC Coaches Beach Volleyball Championships

• The Official SEC Beach Volleyball Website

The UF Sports Performance Center will be participating in the 31^st Annual Gate River Run as an expert resource in Athlete Testing, Training and Motion Analysis.

To learn more about this event, please visit the Gate River Run website.

The OSMI and Biomechanics Lab are featured in a recent edition of EPSN Magazine for their role in assisting UF Quarterback Tim Tebow in readusting his throwing motion.

To read the article, just click on the image to the right.

Dr. Jay Clugston, Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, is slated to serve as guest faculty at the upcoming American College of Sports Medicine conference in San Antonio, Texas. For more information about the conference, view its informational flyer.

Dr. Clugston was also recently published in the AAFP Journal on Metatarsal Fracture Management: Read the Article

The UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute and the Biomechanics Laboratory are slated to be featured on this weekend’s edition of ESPN College Game Day for the organization’s efforts in injury prevention and scientifically based athletic training.

Be sure to checkout the upcoming footage at the EPSN College Gameday site.

The UF Biomechanics and Motion Analysis Laboratory is featured for its efforts to improve athletic performance by analyzing Quarterback Motion Studies. For more information, please check out the following article and movies:

Palm Beach Post: "Transformation in motion"

Palm Beach Post, Video Content: "UF fine-tunes Tim Tebow"

CSTV Going South, Video Content: "Quarterback Motion Analysis"

The UF Biomechanics and Motion Analysis Laboratory is featured in the Tampa Tribune for its focus on helping athletes improve their performance.

To learn more about how the Motion Lab enhances athletic performance, please read the article, "Backfield In Motion."

Tampa Tribune Sports Blogger Andy Staples discusses his unique learning experience at the UF Biomechanics and Motion Analysis Laboratory.

To learn more about his experience, and the beneficial work the Motion Lab performs, please read the article, "More Fun In The Motion Lab."

The UF Biomechanics and Motion Analysis Laboratory was able to assist UF Quarterback Tim Tebow by revamping his throwing motion and cure his shoulder pain.

For more information, please read the full Orlando Sentinel article.

Dr. Michael Mac Millan was recently featured in the Orlando Sentinel for his unique research and work on the development of the Max Out System.

To learn more about Dr. Mac Millan and the MaxOut System, read the full article: "Orthopedic surgeon says his once-a-week workout machine helps build strong muscles, bones."

The UF Orthopaedics Physicians and the Motion Analysis Lab are a featured highlight in the brand new 2007 Gator Football Media Guide.

You can check out the full page article on Sports Health (PDF) online at GatorZone.com.

The UF Sports Performance Center is featured in a Gainesville Sun article entitled, "Athletes get strong start at UF Sports Performance Center."

You can read the full article online at the Gainesville Sun website.

The The UF Sports Performance Center is a proud sponsor and participant of the Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament. The event features a Golf Tournament and an Auction, and will be hosted by Chris Doering on June 29 & 30, 2007.

For more information on the Ronald McDonald House of Gainesville's Golf Tournament and Auction, visit their website.

The UF Sports Performance Charity Tennis Classic hosted over 300 participants, culminating in a silent auction, live music and dinner hosted at the Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute.

(Read the full story Here.)

Dr. Peter Indelicato, Florida Gators Team Physician, is featured in The AAMC Reporter March 2007 Issue.

The AAMC is a publication of the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Administrator, Les Jebson slated to serve as guest faculty at the Bones Society Annual Conference in Chicago on Sports Peformance Center Development.

Founded in 1969, the society is a national organization of over 1,400 members across the United States serving as managers of Orthopedic Practices.

Dr. Nigel Zheng, has been awarded a three-year clinical research grant to study shoulder flexibility and injuries in professional baseball players by the Major League Baseball association.

The UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute is a proud supporter of the Gainesville Rugby Club.

For more information regarding the Hogs upcoming season, please visit their website.

The UF Sports Performance Center was featured in Adventure Healthy Living Magazine, discussing how a smart-training program tailored for Lance Armstrong can now be customized to meet the needs of the everyday athlete.

(Read the full story Here.)

Dr. Peter Indelicato, Professor and department Chairman, Sports Medicine; will provide physician team coverage for the upcoming 2006-07 NFL season for the Miami Dolphins.

Florida resident trains at UF Sports Performance Center for the 2006 Hawaii Ironman World Championship.

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The UF Sports Performance Center wins a Silver Aster Award. The Aster Awards is a national medical marketing awards program allowing healthcare organizations and advertising agencies to compete against similarly sized competitors from across the nation. For more information visit the Aster Awards homepage.

The UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute is a proud supporter of The Fourth Annual Boortz Invitational. This sold out event is Saturday, April 15th at the Golden Hills Golf and Turf Club in Ocala, Florida.

The clinicians at the UF&Shands Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute have been named as the official healthcare providers of the Sante Fe Saints Athletic Programs.

The UF Sports Performance Center is proud to be an active sponsor of the 39th Annual GATOR Pro-Am Golf Tournament March 10-12th at The Gainesville Golf and Country Club.

(Read More Here.)

The UF Sports Performance Center officially unveiled itself to the public. The UF team physicians, certified athletic trainers, and biomedical engineers shared information about the benefits of sports performance programs for athletes of every age and ability. Demonstrations of cycling, golf, and injury prevention programs were also conducted.

The UF&Shands Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine institute was featured on cyclingnews.com when the new US developmental professional team, VMG Racing, spent three days meeting and training at the facility.

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