Andrews Institute STOP Sports Medicine Injuries Community Talk
July 22, 2010
Topic
The Growing Epidemic of Sports Injuries in Children
Agenda
| 5:30 p.m. | – | Lecture start |
Description
Nearly 50% of all injuries sustained by middle school and high school students during sports are overuse injuries. (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, AAOS Now, 2009)
Alex Lincoln, Director of Athletic Performance, will speak to the community about the growing epidemic of sports injuries in children and tips for prevention and education.
RSVP Required:
Seating is limited
(via) http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/STOPSportsInjuriesJuly22
Speaker
Alex Lincoln
Director of Athletic Performance at the Andrews Institute
Alex has been with the Andrews Institute since it’s inception. Lincoln was injuried in his rookie year with the NFL’s San Francisco 49’ers, an injury led to his retirement from from the NFL. Lincoln has been an advocate for sports safety and prevention of injuries ever since.
Location
Andrews–Paulos Research & Education Institute Pavillion
1020 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.
Gulf Breeze, FL
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