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3:15 – 3:45 P.M. |
Gen Session II:
Return to Play Considerations for the Shoulder
Injured Athlete: Part II |
Geoff
Kaplan, PT, ATC, CSCS |
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Presenter:
Geoff Kaplan,
PT, ATC, CSCS
Presentation Date: 04/24/07
Brief Biography
Kaplan is in his 12th
season as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for the
Tennessee Titans. He joined the Oilers full-time in
1995 after serving as an intern in 1994. Prior to
joining the Oilers, Kaplan served as an intern with
the Green Bay Packers in 1993. A native of
Parsippany, NJ, Kaplan earned his degree in physical
therapy and certification in athletic training from
the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He continued
his education by becoming a certified strength and
conditioning specialist in 1997, and completed his
Master’s Degree from Tennessee State University in
the summer of 2003. In 2005, Kaplan was certified
as a clinical specialist in sports physical therapy
by the American Board of Physical Therapy
Specialists. Kaplan frequently lectures on a
variety of sports medicine topics, including
rehabilitation of athletic injuries to local and
national organizations, hospitals, and universities.
Following the 2000 season, Kaplan was part of a
Titans training staff that was named the NFL
Training Staff of the Year by the Ed Block
Foundation and the Professional Football Athletic
Trainers’ Society. Geoff and his wife, Shelly, have
two children: sons Everett (3) and Sawyer (1).
They reside in Franklin, TN.
Brief Description of Presentation
This session will
present guidelines and offer specific exercises for
the shoulder girdle when primarily returning
football players to their sport.
Current Employment Affiliation
Assistant Athletic
Trainer
Tennessee Titans |
