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NEWCASTLE HEADSAFE COMMUNITY CONCUSSION FORUM

25 September 2015 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

post conc sx  Newcastle will host a HeadSafe Community Concussion Forum on 25th September 2015 from 7.30 till 9pm in conjunction with Sports Medicine Australia (SMA). 

http://newcastle-headsafe-community-concussion-forum.eventbrite.com.au

As part of  SMA’s community engagement, the 1 hour seminar will showcase the latest concussion research featuring the HeadSafe Randwick Rugby Project  which features the unique X Patch Biosensor worn behind the player’s ear to measure impacts.

The evening will also provide a question and answer forum for parents, coaches, medical staff and the community featuring a selection of leading players from the area.

The session will provide an update from all sporting codes and information for players and parents relevant to schools, districts, amateur, professional and elite levels.

This initiative is proudly supported by Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) and will feature Dr. Adrian Cohen, founder of HeadSafe and NeckSafe.

This one-hour workshop focuses on concussion injuries in sport and the management of return to play protocol. Topics include:

  • The definition of concussion
  • Common causes
  • Signs and symptoms
  • Assessment
  • Game day management
  • Specific sporting policies
  • Return to play guidelines

Tickets are strictly limited and are available from:

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http://newcastle-headsafe-community-concussion-forum.eventbrite.com.au

This Headsafe Community Concussion Forum is an initiative of Necksafe, a NFP charity dedicated to the prevention of head and neck injuries. More information at www.concussion.training

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Details

Date:
25 September 2015
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Website:
http://bathurst-headsafe-community-concussion-forum.eventbrite.com.au

Organiser

Dr. Adrian Cohen
Phone
0418253333
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Venue

Newcastle
No2 Sportsground, Smith St
Newcastle West, NSW 2302
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Phone
1300778995
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