lecture on the latest sports injury prevention research and offer prevention advice to athletes,
parents and coaches regarding ACL injuries and concussions.
As the intensity and competition among young athletes steadily increases, learning ways to reduce risk of injury will help keep athletes healthy and active.
The Hockomock YMCA, Foxboro Branch is hosting a Sports Injury Prevention Lecture with Dr. William P. Meehan, III, Director of The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention (The Micheli Center). As injuries among young athletes continue to increase, Dr. Meehan will review the latest sports injury prevention research as well as prevention advice specifically on ACL injuries and concussions.
This event is free and open to the public. Athletes, parents and coaches are encouraged to attend.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
9:30am – 10:30am
The Hockomock YMCA, Foxboro Branch
67 Mechanic Street
Foxboro, MA 02035
The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention seeks to advance the field of sports medicine by revealing current injury patterns and risk factors while developing new strategies, technologies, and methods of preventing injuries. Our goal is to change the field of sports medicine by developing individualized preventative care, conducting groundbreaking research, and promoting safe exercise for all. For more information visit www.themichelicenter.com.