Michigan Sports & Spine Centers and CORE Sports Fitness is hosting a free Sports Health Seminar. "Keep your Head in the Game" - Concussions, Hyrdration & Nutrition in Youth Sports.
Health Seminar on February 15th, 7:00 p.m. at CORE Sports Fitness, 1819 E. Big Beaver, Troy, MI. Discussion for student athletes, parents, coaches, trainers, professionals or anyone who is involved in sport and recreational activities.

TROY, MI, January 29, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Jeff S. Pierce and Dr. Tarek Hadla will provide you with information that will raise awareness on the seriousness of Concussions, Hydration & Nutrition in youth sports. They will enlighten you with the newest research on concussion management and prevention. WHEN is it safe for athletes to return to sports after a concussion? What are the common, but missed signs and symptoms of a concussion? Energy drink, sports drinks or water; which is the right time for each? What should I eat and when do I fuel up?

Concussions can be caused by a fall, a bump or blow to the head or body during contact sports and can happen even if the athlete does not lose consciousness. Nearly 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

To Register and for additional information visit Michigan Sports & Spine or CORE websites; www.michigansportsandspine.com or www.coresportsfitness.com/events

Dr. Pierce is the Medical Director of Michigan Sports & Spine Centers and Co-Owner with Kris Draper, Detroit Red Wings of CORE Sports Fitness. Dr. Pierce has served three terms on the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. Dr. Pierce has been the Team Physician for the U of M-Dearborn Athletics, Belle Tire and Little Caesar's AAA Travel Hockey teams, the Detroit Fury and Detroit Dogs. He is known throughout the entertainment community as "Doc Rock," treating entertainers who perform at Palace Sports and Entertainment and Olympia Entertainment venues.

Dr. Tarek S. Hadla is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Doctor at MSS specializing in Sports Medicine. Dr. Hadla's interest in sports medicine goes back to his athletic background where he was recruited to play soccer for the Lebanese National Team and the Kursk mini-soccer team with a chance to compete for the Russian Cup.

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Deb Cagigal
Michigan Sports & Spine Centers
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