ASDC Southwest to host Sport Concussion Seminar

Lethbridge, AB - The Alberta Sport Development Centre Southwest, located in Lethbridge, AB, will be hosting a Sport Concussion Seminar on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at the University of Lethbridge (Room PE250).The event is being delivered in partnership with the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta and is part of the ASDC’s Winning Edge Seminar series.
 
The Sport Concussion Seminar is a two hour power point presentation featuring the following topics: What is a concussion? How do concussions occur? Common signs/symptoms of a concussion, how do I manage a suspected concussion? And safe return to play. The seminar is ideal for coaches, parents, athletes and trainers.
 
The seminar will be presented by Martin Mrazik is a clinical neuropsychologist and an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta. He completed his Ph.D in clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Georgia. Dr. Mrazik has conducted research and provided clinical services to athletes suffering from concussions in sport and consults with the NHL and CFL. His current interests are involved in brain injuries and children with developmental disabilities.
Monday March 8th, 2010
7:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
Room: PE250
University of Lethbridge
There is no fee for participants. Please RSVP to info@asdcsw.ca as space is limited. For more details, visit www.asdcsw.ca or call (403) 320-5271.