Recent Tragedies in Sports Spurs Panel Discussion on Brain Injuries

Rindge, NH, April 10, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The public is welcome to Franklin Pierce University for their annual Sports Symposium, titled Head To Head: How Much Do You Really Know About Concussions. The panel discussion is hosted by the Franklin Pierce University Sports & Recreation Club, to further the educational outreach on the dangers of concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries. The discussion take place after a series of new studies shows the effects of concussions on youth, collegian, and professional athletes. The event will be held at the Franklin Pierce University Fieldhouse on April 24th starting at 6PM.

Panelist include Chris Nowinski of Sports Legacy Institute most notably known as the former World Wrestling Entertainment star Chris Harvard. Dr. Ann McKee Associate Professor of Neurology & Pathology Director, Neuropathology Core Boston University School of Medicine. Steve Bushee Boston College Assistant Athletic Director, Director of Sports Medicine. Dr. Grayson Kimball an AAASP-certified sport psychology consultant and has been working with Getpsychedsports.org as a sport psychology educational consultant, he also has a private consulting practice in Boston. Dr. Vincent Ferrara Founder and CEO of Xenith a company dedicated to advancing safety and activity through innovation and education. Xenith’s primary goal is reducing the risk of traumatic neurological injuries.

The panel will discuss areas relating to mild traumatic brain injury such as prevention, diagnosis, second impact syndrome, post concussion syndrome, treatment, and psychology of sports. Head To Head is taking place in the aftermath of recent tragedies related to head injuries. Attendees will become educated on mild traumatic brain injuries and the possible effects of sustaining a head injury in sports.

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