Holiday Inn Resort
100 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island
South Padre Island, TX 78597
Phone: (956) 426-9066
beachresortspi.com
To make reservation you may use link below or call hotel and mention SPATS Code
Rate:
$169.00 + City Tax / No Resort Fee
Reservation Link:
https://www.holidayinnresorts.com
Nestled on beautiful South Padre Island, the Beach Resort hotel is a ideal oceanfront resort for families, sun seekers, business travelers, meetings and special events. From the minute you arrive you will quickly see the beauty of our beachfront resort.
Comfort Suites
912 Padre Boulevard
South Padre Island, TX 78597
Phone: (956) 772-9020
http://www.comfortspi.com
Rate:
$139.00 + City Tax
3 Night Minimum. Use Code SPATS
Behind every great day is a great night at the newly renovated Comfort Suites® hotel in South Padre Island. We’re just minutes away from the South Padre Island Convention Center. This all-suites hotel in South Padre Island gives you easy access to other sites and attractions like Laguna Madre Nature Trail, Queen Isabella Causeway, Texas International Fishing Tournament, South Padre South, and Valley Baptist Medical Center in addition to: -South Padre Island Golf Club -Port Isabel Lighthouse -Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark -Padre Island National Seashore -Sea Turtle Inc. Our South Padre Island hotel caters to both vacationing tourists and corporate travelers alike with complimentary services and amenities such as our business center and: -Free WiFi -Heated outdoor pool -Fitness center -Gift shop -Private beach access Your trip to South Padre Island begins with our free hot breakfast offering everything from eggs, waffles and meat to healthy options like yogurt and fresh fruit. Our 100 percent non-smoking guest rooms feature TVs, hair dryers, coffee makers, refrigerators and microwaves. Keep your electronic devices charged with the recharge device including AC and USB outlets provided in all guest rooms. South Padre Island hotels like our Comfort Suites offers more of the space you need to spread out, relax and work, 25 percent more space as a matter of fact. Get rested, set, go— book a room today!, It doesn't matter if you're here at our Comfort Suites South Padre Island, TX hotel for business or vacation, we have got you covered. We are also pet-friendly. Amenities include: Private beach access, Free WiFi, Free hot breakfast, Free parking, Outdoor heated pool and hot tub. Guest rooms feature: Microwave and refrigerator, USB ports,Sofa bed, Coffee maker, Flat-panel TV. When you book our recently renovated South Padre Island, TX hotel with suites, you will be able to access many of the areas top attractions, including: South Padre Island Golf Club, Port Isabel Lighthouse, Beach Park at Isla Blanca, Padre Island National Seashore, Sea Turtle Inc. Also, make sure you dont forget about our famous waffles, and remember that you can earn rewards, including free nights and gift cards, with the Choice Privileges Rewards program.
La Copa Inn
350 Padre Boulevard
South Padre Island, TX 78597
Phone: (956) 761-6000
http://www.lacoparesort.com/
Rate: $199 +City Tax
2 Night Min. Stay
The La Copa Inn Beach Hotel is a beachfront hotel on South Padre Island. We are conveniently located directly on the beach across from the Queen Isabella Causeway. The hotel features free WiFi throughout the hotel and FREE breakfast every morning of your stay! All rooms have flat panel TV's with high definition programming and large balconies. Rooms are available with balconies that overlook the Gulf of Mexico. La Copa Lab is our business center with two 27-inch iMac computers and laser printers. Grab a cup of Starbucks Coffee proudly served from La Copa Cafe, our in-house coffee shop. Keep up with your work-out routine in our 24-hour fitness center. La Copa Cabana Bar & Grill serves lunch and dinner and features a world-class bar that serves directly out to our beach side pool
Brownsville International (BRO)
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 5 miles east of downtown Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas. The Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport serves two airlines, six air taxis and offers three fixed-base operations for general aviation. 22 miles to South Padre Island
Address: 700 Amelia Earhart Drive, Brownsville, TX 78521
Phone: (956) 542-4373
Airport-Island Shuttle Services Valley Metro (Free Service)
Phone: (800) 574-8322 Monday through Saturday / Excluding Holidays
Island Metro (Free Service)
Phone: (956) 969-4641 7 Days a Week
Website
Harlingen International (HRL)
Valley International Airport is owned by the City of Harlingen, in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is operated by a nine-member airport board appointed by the mayor. 43 miles to South Padre Island
http://www.flythevalley.com
Address: 3002 Heritage Way, Harlingen, TX 78550
Phone: (956) 430-8600
Airport-Island Transportation Services SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TAXI SERVICE:
A Taxi 956-943-4848
BB Taxi 956-761-1111
JJ’s Taxi 956-761-9292
SPI SHUTTLE
(956) 621-8647 / michael@4wings.com
SOUTH PADRE SURF SHUTTLE
(956) 443-1406 jason@spisurfshuttle.com / www.spisurfshuttle.com
McAllen International (MRE)
McAllen International Airport is in McAllen, in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a small hub primary commercial service airport. 81 miles to South Padre Island
Address: 2500 S Bicentennial Blvd, McAllen, TX 78503
Phone: (956) 681-1500
Dr. Corey Oshikoya is a certified athletic trainer and serves as an assistant clinical professor within the Athletic Training education program at Northern Arizona University. With a wealth of experience, Dr. Oshikoya has adeptly instructed healthcare-related courses both in-person and through online platforms. Beyond his academic duties, he boasts over 25 years of clinical practice, specializing in the care of professional and collegiate athletes.
Dr. Oshikoya’s commitment extends beyond the classroom. He has held leadership positions at various levels, including state, district, and national offices. Currently, he chairs the Professional Practice and Discipline Committee for the Board of Certification (BOC) and contributes to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Ability, and Leadership Development Committee of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
His scholarly pursuits focus on cultural competency, health administration, and rehabilitation topics. Dr. Oshikoya’s dedication to advancing the field of athletic training underscores his impact both within academia and the broader healthcare community.
I have been in orthopedic practice for 23 years. I am Board Certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. I practice as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon with DHR Health. I am an orthopedic consultant for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and served as a Clinical Assistant Professor for UTRGV School of Medicine. I served as an orthopedic consultant for New Mexico State University Athletics and Las Cruces area high schools from 2004-2020. I also served as one of the traveling team physicians for the U.S. National Soccer Team from 2002-2013.
Dr. Wilkinson began his academic training at Texas A&M University, where he graduated Magma Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science. He then attended Texas A&M University College School of Medicine and graduated Cum Laude. After medical school, Dr. Wilkinson was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and completed a Transitional Year internship at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego in preparation to serve as a Naval Flight Surgeon. He then cared for Marine Corps Recruits at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California prior to completing his Flight Surgery training at the Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute in Pensacola, Florida. As a flight surgeon, he was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California where he cared for a Marine Corps Osprey squadron and deployed as the Air Combat Element Medical Officer for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Upon completing his military commitment, Dr. Wilkinson was mentored by Dr. Kip Owen and Dr. Michael Sander prior to moving to Alabama for his orthopedic surgery residency. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama and then completed further specialized training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine through his fellowship at the Houston Methodist Orthopedic & Sports Medicine in Houston, Texas. During his fellowship at Houston Methodist, he cared for weekend warriors and recreational athletes in addition to the elite athletes at NASA, Houston Rodeo, Rice University, the Houston Texans and the World Champion Houston Astros. Upon completing his fellowship, he moved to the Rio Grande Valley to be closer to family. He is part of the DHR Health Orthopedic Institute’s Orthopedic Sports Medicine Team who cares for local athletes in addition to the RGV Vipers. He has been active on the football sidelines since arriving in the valley, and he looks forward to the opportunity to share his passion for orthopedic sports medicine and specifically baseball related injuries with you today.
Dr. Erin Lally has earned her BS and post-professional MS degree in Athletic Training from Illinois State University. She served as the Clinical Education Coordinator of the Athletic Training Program at Colorado Mesa University. Dr. Lally then received her Ph.D. in Health Sciences from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Her research values include answering questions developed during her clinical practice. Areas of interest include biomechanics of knee injury and running-related injury, movement interventions, the effects of music on exercise and movement, and psychosocially informed intervention in athletic training. An athletic trainer since 2010, her research is devoted to finding interventions that can be accessed in athletic training settings. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas State University working in the Clinical Biomechanics Lab and teaching in the Master of Athletic Training Program and HHP department.
Leanne Higgins is a seasoned professional in the fields of health, wellness, and educational leadership. Dr. Higgins completed her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at The University of Delaware, building on her foundation in exercise physiology with a Master of Science degree from the same institution in. Leanne currently works at The ACAC Fitness and Wellness Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, serving as a personal trainer, health coach, and group exercise instructor, where she specializes in Mat Pilates, Pilates Reformer, and core stabilization for upper and lower extremity pathology.
Her extensive career includes significant roles at the University of Virginia and University of Delaware, where she was the Director of Fitness and wellness programs, and an adjunct faculty member, teaching and developing courses in Pilates and other fitness disciplines.
Leanne's has numerous presentations and publications on topics like training and conditioning, injury prevention, and disordered eating in athletes. Her extensive certifications, including STOTT Reformer, Barre Intensity, American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Director, and ASCM Personal Trainer, underline her commitment to professional development and expertise in her field.
In her presentation today, Leanne brings her comprehensive experience and passion for Pilates and wellness, sharing insights and techniques refined over decades of dedicated practice and education in the field.
Michael is a Professor and Director of the Graduate Athletic Training Program at the University of Virginia. He received a Master’s degree in Athletic training from the University of Virginia and a PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science from the University of Delaware.
Michael has over 32 years of experience working in both the clinical and collegiate settings. His clinical work focuses on manual therapy and athletic specific training. He has worked at the Union Memorial Sports Medicine Center in Baltimore, MD. He was an assistant professor and Associate athletic trainer at Duquesne University and University of Delaware where he worked primarily with, men’s lacrosse, men’s basketball, and women’s soccer. He was also a co-owner of Sports Performance Training Systems providing sport specific training for athletes of all ages.
He has presented at local, state, regional, and national conferences on head impact biomechanics in lacrosse, soccer and manual therapy techniques for the extremities and spine, and athlete specific rehabilitation/training. He has numerous publications in peer reviewed journals and is the author of the textbook Therapeutic Exercise from Theory to Clinical Practice.
He was awarded the NATA Service Award and Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association for his contribution to the Athletic Training profession.
Research Interests:
Manual therapy
Athletic specific rehabilitation
Head impacts in sport
Dr. Castle is the CEO and Chief Medical Officer for Action Medicine Consultants, which serves the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida areas. He has an extensive background and experience in education, clinical practice, and professional services spanning more than 30 years.
Dr. Castle's clinical practice background includes high school, college, and international levels, large-scale medical coverage and coordination, and extensive emergency medicine experience.
Clinical Event Highlights
1992 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games
USOC Sports Medicine Staff for 2003 Pan American Games
2004 US Women's Bobsled
Boston Marathon
Dr. Castle is a highly sought-after sports medicine consultant and presenter, with more than 130 presentations all over the globe. He has been presented with numerous awards and has been inducted into two athletic training Hall of Fames. He is also a published author.
Roberta Anding is the Director of Performance Nutrition for the Rice Owls. In this role, she is responsible for the provision of preventative and performance nutrition for the Rice Owls. She is the former sports dietitian for the 2017 World Champion Houston Astros, Houston Texans NFL franchise and the Houston Ballet. She was the first Director of Sports Nutrition for Texas Children’s Hospital in the Department of Pediatrics- Adolescent and Sports Medicine Section and led the program for 17 years. She is the current co-director of the Baylor College of Medicine course entitled “Clinical Applications of Basic Science | Nutrition for second year medical students.
Roberta is the past-chair and education director for the Sports and Human Nutrition Practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Roberta has been honored with the SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Dietetic Practice group) Achievement Award in 2011. She received the Texas Distinguished Dietitian Award in 2008, and the Texas Dietetic Association Media Award in 2006. Roberta was Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Media Spokesperson for Houston for nine years and remains active in the Houston and national media.
Dr. Sujan Gogu, triple board-certified in family, sports, and pain medicine, dedicates himself to the Rio Grande Valley community. As core faculty at the DHR Family Medicine program and faculty at three medical schools, he mentors residents and students while advocating for healthcare reform through the Texas Medical Board and Texas Medical Association. Dr. Gogu also champions improved health outcomes through Healthcare for Action via political means.
Beyond his medical commitments, Dr. Gogu is a respected commentator, speaker, and writer, contributing his insights across various platforms. He also serves as a physician for USA Badminton and USA Boxing, expanding his sports medicine network through Team USA while advancing his career at DHR Health. In addition, Dr. Gogu plays a role as the team physician for the NBA G-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Gogu resides in the Rio Grande Valley with his wife, embracing diverse cultures, staying active, and cherishing moments with loved ones.
2. Diagnose sacral dysfunction based on landmarks and motion testing
3. Distinguish between the bony landmarks of SI joint region
2. Diagnose sacral dysfunction based on landmarks and motion testing
3. Distinguish between the bony landmarks of SI joint region
1. Explain the difference between IS and SI pathology
2. Define the Axes of movement for the sacrum
3. Identify the most appropriate evaluation techniques to assess IS pathology
1. Explain the difference between IS and SI pathology
2. Define the Axes of movement for the sacrum
3. Identify the most appropriate evaluation techniques to assess IS pathology
Domains: I, IV
Objectives:
1. Define the underlying principles of Pilates.
2. Summarize Pilates principles and techniques for injury prevention.
3. Summarize Pilates principles and techniques in rehabilitation.
4. Evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness of Pilates in sports medicine.
Domains: I, IV
Objectives:
1. Define the underlying principles of Pilates.
2. Summarize Pilates principles and techniques for injury prevention.
3. Summarize Pilates principles and techniques in rehabilitation.
4. Evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness of Pilates in sports medicine.
1. Understand the phases of the overhead pitching motion and the unique biomechanical components of each.
2. Identifying overhead pitching biomechanical issues and why they could predispose an athlete to injury.
3. Utilize simple and effective intervention techniques to correct biomechanical concerns.
4. Observe the position of various body parts at specific times during the overhead throwing motion and relate how they can lead to increased injury risk
1. Understand the phases of the overhead pitching motion and the unique biomechanical components of each.
2. Identifying overhead pitching biomechanical issues and why they could predispose an athlete to injury.
3. Utilize simple and effective intervention techniques to correct biomechanical concerns.
4. Observe the position of various body parts at specific times during the overhead throwing motion and relate how they can lead to increased injury risk
1. Understand the critical decision-making process in sports emergency care scenarios: male athlete with generalized abdominal pain; youth female soccer player with altered mental status.
2. Identify appropriate interventions based on presented emergency cases.
3. Assess the importance of obtaining and using patient and parental consent in treatment
4. Recognize signs indicating the need for advanced life support and imediate medical intervention
1. Understand the critical decision-making process in sports emergency care scenarios: male athlete with generalized abdominal pain; youth female soccer player with altered mental status.
2. Identify appropriate interventions based on presented emergency cases.
3. Assess the importance of obtaining and using patient and parental consent in treatment
4. Recognize signs indicating the need for advanced life support and imediate medical intervention
1. Describe the BOC disciplinary process.
2. Identify situations that are potential violations of BOC Standards of Practice.
3. Examine actual BOC disciplinary casework that may assist ATs in demonstrating better ethical decision-making skills in challenging situations.
1. Describe the BOC disciplinary process.
2. Identify situations that are potential violations of BOC Standards of Practice.
3. Examine actual BOC disciplinary casework that may assist ATs in demonstrating better ethical decision-making skills in challenging situations.
2. Explain the general components of music and types of music used in exercise.
3. List the underlying mechanisms for how music impacts movement.
4. Indentify the foundational theories of music and exercise to sport medicine clinical practice.
5. Describe and be able to recommend effective strategies for using music in sport rehabilitation and/or exercise interventions.
2. Explain the general components of music and types of music used in exercise.
3. List the underlying mechanisms for how music impacts movement.
4. Indentify the foundational theories of music and exercise to sport medicine clinical practice.
5. Describe and be able to recommend effective strategies for using music in sport rehabilitation and/or exercise interventions.
