Use your head: The Facts about Concussion

It seems we can't turn on the TV, read a paper or listen to the radio without hearing mention of yet another concussed athlete.   We hear all the time about  traumatic brain injuries that interrupt or end professional athletic careers, and a recent US study found that the rate of concussion in youth athletes has more than doubled in the last decade.* 

This first KOPI Corner Seminar will examine "concussion" and feature a presentation by Dr. Michael O'Connor, Professor of Emergency Medicine.  Dr. O'Connor will begin by debunking concussion myths and then provide insight into:

Following the presentation, Dr. O'Connor will be joined by a panel of experts for a question & answer session.   Guests will have a unique opportunity, in an informal setting, to ask questions and get advice from an expert panel of health professionals including a rehabilitation team, orthopaedic surgeon and pain specialist. 

Learn from the best.  Join us for this invitation-only seminar.  Registration is Free.

Where:                                Kingston Orthopaedic Pain Institute (KOPI)

When:                                  Wednesday, February 23^rd  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Registration:                      Email contact@kopi.ca to reserve your spot.  Registration will be limited. 

Dr. Michael O'Connor, BSc, MD, FRCPC, MMed, Professor, Emergency Medicine, is a former Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Queen's University. He remains active in clinical acute care and medical education. In addition to being a life-long participant in team sports and recreational activities, he has been involved with Queen's Athletics for many years.  In the February 2010 Winter Olympic Games he was a member of the physician team at the medical clinic at the Whistler Athletes' Village.

*SOURCE: Halstead, M.E. Pediatrics, September 2010; online edition.