Dr. Ken Knight
“Resetting Central Biasing During Rehabilitation: Dehne’s Spinal Adaption Syndrome”.
Keynote lecture on “Cryotherapy: Multiple Modalities, Multiple Effects, and Often Applied Inappropriately; What Research Tells
About Maximizing Its Power”. Ken Knight began his career as an athletic trainer at age 15 at Grand County High in Moab, UT. He
was a clinician for over 25 years at Dixie JC, Weber State, SUNY-Brockport, and Indiana State. His curiosity about how to best treat
his Weber State patients lead him to a PhD (Missouri ‘77) and to a life of clinical research. He has authored 12 books/chapters,
116 Journal Manuscripts, and has made over 290 professional presentations, the majority on cryotherapy and rehabilitation. He
was the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Athletic Training and the founding editor of the Athletic Training Education Journal. Knight was honored by the
NATA in 1995 as the Sayers “Bud” Miller Distinguished Educator, in 1997 William Clancy Distinguished Research award, and in 2002 with induction into
the NATA Hall of Fame. His greatest accomplishment, however, is a 42 year marriage to Shari, 8 kids, and 13+2 soon-to-be grandkids.
Jeff Basilicato
“WiiHab”
Jeff Basilicato, ATC is the Head Athletic Trainer at Waldwick High School, in Waldwick, New Jersey. Jeff is a Graduate of Montclair
State University with a Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training. He is now is a clinical instructor for Athletic Training Students
from MSU. Jeff has worked with the Nintendo Wii on many levels by presenting at the Eastern Athletic Trainer’s Association annual
conference in 2009 and 2010. He has also presented at the Athletic Trainer’s Society of New Jersey’s student conference in 2010.
In addition to this, Mr. Basilicato was a contributing author of Incorporating Gaming Technology into Athletic Injury Rehabilitation,
Athletic Training & Sports Health Care Vol. 1 No. 2 March/April 2009.
Charlen Berry, CAT(C), D.O.(Qc)
“Radiology for the AT”
Montreal, Quebec
Charlen was certified with the CATA in 1985 (5th in Quebec), co-founded the Quebec Athletic Therapist Association for which she
was president from 1988 to 1992. Having completed her Osteopathy degree in 1995 with a thesis on the effect of osteopathy
treatments on the arches of the foot, she now teaches the orthopaedic and neurologic assessment courses to students and
professors of her College. Co-owner of a sports medicine clinic since 1996, he duties include treatments to athletes and general
population and administrative work as clinical coordinator of athletic therapy services offered by the clinic to national training centers (short track speed
skating, synchronised swimming and the Montreal Multisport center CNM-M).
Her interest in radiology and medical imaging started in 2004. She believes that ‘’the more accurate the diagnosis for a pathology is, the more we are
able to choose an appropriate intervention and treatment plan for our patients’’. Charlen started teaching an introductory course to radiology and medical
imaging at Concordia University in 2006 and is currently teaching this 2H course annually. Medical imaging has evolved tremendously over the past 10
years, new lesions are now diagnosed and athletic therapist must be aware and knowledgeable of these new tools that will allow them to improve the
quality of their care to their patients.
Grace Chan
“Alternative Massage Techniques” & six-hour Certification Candidate (Athletic Therapy student) workshop on “Sport Massage”
Grace Chan is the Co-founder, owner of Sutherland-Chan Clinic Inc. There are seven corporate own clinics six in Ontario, one in
Calgary; there are three franchises, two in Toronto and one in Hong Kong. Co-founder, co-owner of Sutherland-Chan Schools Inc.
Design and taught massage techniques, massage treatments, actinotherapy, hydrotherapy business practice, sports massage
techniques, sports injuries assessment and treatment, spa therapy, advance soft tissue manipulation techniques for cervical,
thoracic, upper and lower extremities, cranial osteopathy, treatment for Chronic pelvic pain courses in Canada, United States of
America and Hong Kong.
Deanna Errico, PT, DPT, ATC
Athletic Therapy Practice: How to be Green.”
Deanna Errico earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo and
a Master’s degree from Alfred University with a concentration in Athletic Training and Biology Education. After completing her
graduate work at Alfred University, Deanna worked as an athletic trainer at Wells College and St. Lawrence University prior to
returning to school to achieve her Master’s of Physical Therapy degree from Clarkson University. She also earned a Doctorate
of Physical Therapy from Simmons College. Deanna began teaching at Clarkson University in 2002 and currently teaches as a
clinical assistant professor in the academic physical therapy program at Clarkson focusing on Cardiopulmonary, Exercise Science, and Orthopedics and
works at Canton-Potsdam Hospital as a physical therapist.
Deanna’s research agenda includes environmental issues, systemic sclerosis, hypermobility syndrome, and problem-based learning education. She has a
strong interest in aquatic rehabilitation and pharmacology. She regularly participates as a certified athletic trainer at the Empire State Games.
Deanna received the first awarded New York Athletic Trainer’s Association Service Award in January 2005 (now the John Sciera Service Award), the EATA
Recognition for Service as Secretary in January 2006, the NYSATA Sheehan Award in 2009, and the EATA Presidential Award in 2009.
Dr. Edward Glaser, DPM
“Foot Posture Biomechanics – MASS Theory”
Lyles, TN
Edward Glaser, DPM, studied mechanical engineering at SUNY Stonybrook, and went on to receive his doctorate in podiatric
medicine at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. This is not a common pathway for a medical student, but it turned
out to be just the right exposure for a future student of the foot. He was in private practice for 13 years before dedicating all
of his energies to the development of MASS Position Theory, which has added a new and comprehensive paradigm to the field
of biomechanics. He has earned a substantial national and international reputation for re-visioning and re-engineering the way practitioners can
significantly correct poor biomechanics in the foot and lower extremity. His new analysis and practical, common-sense approach to the casting and design
of custom, full arch contact, calibrated foot orthotics has helped many Athletic Trainers achieve a new level of success treating and preventing injuries.
He offers the first credible challenge to the standard, industry techniques originated by Root, Orien and Weed in 1977.
Dr. Lenn Johns
Ultrasound Research: An Update.”
Dr. Johns currently holds the rank of Professor and serves as Chair of the Department of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
and is the Program Director for the Athletic Training program at Quinnipiac University. He serves on the Editorial Board of the
Journal of Athletic Training and has previously served as Vice Chair of the Free Communications Subcommittee and a member of
the NATA-Research Education Foundation Research Committee. In 2009, Dr. Johns received the ‘Outstanding Researcher Award’
for Quinnipiac University and his 2010 abstract has been selected as a finalist for “Best Basic Research Award’ at the American
Society of Laser Surgery and Medicine.
While at the University of Vermont, Dr. Johns studied Neuro-Immunology and the role that cytokines play in the regulation of the inflammatory response
and injury repair. As a post doctoral fellow at Bayer Pharmaceutical, he studied signal transduction and gene regulation, before taking a position in
higher education at the University of Wisconsin Parkside. Dr. Johns has focused his studies on energy modalities (ultrasound and low level laser) and has
published several studies comparing ultrasound beam profiles produced by various manufacturers. Analysis includes independent measures of effective
radiating area (ERA), beam non uniformity ratio (BNR) and Schlieren analysis. Current funding for this line of research is over $100,000 and has been
supported by the EATA, NATA-REF and Quinnipiac University. In addition to his studies regarding evidence base applications of therapeutic ultrasound, Dr.
Johns is studying the effect of low level laser therapy on inflammation.
Dr. Johns received an undergraduate degree from Lock Haven University in 1985, a Masters in Biology from Bucknell University 1987 and a PhD in Cellular
and Molecular Biology from the University of Vermont in 1992.
Dr. Ivan Rohan
“OTCs in the Training Room.”
Assistant Professor, Director of CME Division
Family Medicine, McGill University
Family Physician, graduate of Family Medicine Program at McGill, Involved in teaching and CME . Course Director for the Refresher
Course for Family Physicians for over ten years and collaborated on many CME projects at the McGill Faculty of Medicine.
Research: in Diabetes, Sport Medicine and Public health( influenza). Geriatrics: treating physician of CHSLD Father Dowd and
President of the Council of physicians of CHSLD St. Andrew, St.Margaret and Father Dowd. Sport’s Medicine lectures – Exercise Science, Concordia
University; workshops on exercise at different conferences – Forum Canadian College of Family Physicians. Teaching: Family Medicine McGill University;
Exercise Science – Concordia University.
Joe Savoia
“WiiHab”
Currently, I am into my fifth year as an assistant athletic trainer at Montclair State University. Prior to Montclair, I attended
Kean University were I received a graduate degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Exercise Physiology, and an
undergraduate degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Athletic Training. At Montclair I serve as an adjunct professor
in the Athletic Training Education Program teaching various classes throughout the year, as well as an approved clinical instructor
to the athletic training students. I have spoken at various athletic training conferences including the Eastern Athletic Trainers’
Association annual symposium and the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey student workshop regarding my work with the Nintendo Wii. Recently, I was
published in Athletic Training and Sports Health Care for co-authoring “Incorporating Gaming Technology into Athletic Injury Rehabilitation.”
Dr. Gavin Wood
“Femoral Acetabular Impingement.”
Assistant Prof of Orthopaedics, Queens University
Kingston General Hospital
MBChB, FRCS Orth
Nationality Scottish
Graduated Aberdeen University Medical School, Scotland 1995
Orthopaedic Training completed, Manchester England 2006
Orthopaedic Fellowship University Western Ontario, London 2006-07
Arthroplasty/FAI fellow Dr. D Naudie, Dr. S MacDonald, Dr. R McCalden, Dr. R Bourne
Orthopaedic Arthroplasty/Rheumatoid Fellowship 2007-08
Mr. C Howie Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, Scotland
Orthopaedic/FAI Fellowship 2008
Mr. A Mohammed, Wrightington Hospital, England
Traveling fellowship 2007- Dr A Gross Mt Sinai, Toronto.
Mr. J Newman Avon Orthopaedic Centre, Bristol, England.
Appointed to Queens University October 2008 with specialist interest in Arthroplasty Hip and Knee, Uni-compartmental, Resurfacing, Rheumatoid,
Revision surgery, Arthritis in Young Adult and Femoral Acetabular Impingement.