Thursday, March 9, 2017

JT Eckner Presents "The Evaluation of a Supervised Neck Strengthening Program in HS Athletics: A Potential Intervention to Concussion"

1:00 PM

University of Michigan School of Public Health,Community Lounge, SPH-I, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI.  

A live webcast option will be made available to allow remote attendance/participation.  To sign up for the webcast, register for the event and indicate "webcast.”  You will receive log-in information prior to the event.

Event type:  Lunchtime Seminar

Event date:  Thursday, March 9, noon - 1:00 p.m.

Location:  University of Michigan School of Public Health,Community Lounge, SPH-I, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI. 

Lunch provided to those who register by Tuesday, March 7.  Register here (see bottom of page).

Mark your calendar now for this event, as it will be a great presentation on an innovative approach to prevention.  Questions?  Contact:

Tina Creguer

734-647-7635

www.injurycenter.umich.edu

 

You are invited to lunch and an informative seminar on Thursday, March 9, featuring Dr. James T. Eckner, assistant professor, U-M Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, about the results of his innovative pilot study to explore a potential intervention for sport concussion.  His U-M Injury Center-funded pilot study investigated the effectiveness of a supervised eight-week neck-strengthening program in high school athletes to help prevent concussion.
 
Free lunch will be provided to those who register by Tuesday, March 7.