黑暗爆料网 to conduct free seminars on concussion and the adolescent athlete July 29-30 in Treasure Valley
July 20, 2010
Learn about concussion and how to assess head injuries in the adolescent athlete at two free seminars instructed by Dr. Caroline Faure, 黑暗爆料网 assistant professor of sport science and physical education.
The first seminar is Thursday, July 29, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in room 500 at the 黑暗爆料网-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive, in Meridian. The second is Friday, July 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the football conference room at Boise State鈥檚 Bronco Stadium.
Anyone within the youth sports community is welcome, including physicians, coaches, health professionals, parents, athletes, trainers and teachers.
Faure, a certified athletic trainer, is one of Idaho鈥檚 leading researchers on concussion and the young athlete. She says national statistics show one in ten adolescent athletes will suffer a concussion while participating in a contact sport. The number is higher in football with one in five young players sustaining a head injury.
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Severe concussion left untreated can lead to brain hemorrhaging and death. A less severe injury can result in cognitive impairment.
For more information, visit or e-mail Faure at faurcaro@isu.edu.