Concussions, Hydration & Nutrition in Youth Sports - "Keep your Head in the Game" - Health Seminar presented by Michigan Sports & Spine Centers and CORE Sports Fitness
Michigan Sports & Spine Centers and CORE Sports Fitness are hosting a free Health seminar on February 15th, 7:00 p.m. at CORE Sports Fitness, 1819 E. Big Beaver Troy. Topics will be Concussions, Hydration & Nutrition in Youth Sports.

TROY, MI, February 10, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Don't let your young athlete become a statistic! Michigan Sports & Spine Centers and CORE Sports Fitness is hosting a free Sports Seminar; "Keep your Head in the Game" - Concussion, Hydration & Nutrition in Youth Sports. The free event will be held on February 15th, 7:00 p.m. at CORE Sports Fitness, 1819 E. Big Beaver, Troy, MI. Discussions will be geared towards student athletes, parents, coaches, trainers, professionals or anyone who is involved in sport and recreational activities.

Dr. Jeff S. Pierce and Dr. Tarek Hadla of Michigan Sports & Spine will provide you with information that will raise awareness on the seriousness of sport Concussions, Hydration & Nutrition. 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 and these numbers are on the rise as athletes are becoming more competitive and starting at an earlier age.

To Register and for additional information visit CORE website, www.coresportsfitness.com.

Dr. Pierce is the Medical Director of Michigan Sports & Spine Centers and Co-Owner with Kris Draper of CORE Sports Fitness. He specializes in a comprehensive treatment program for spine, musculoskeletal and joint injuries including sports and occupational problems. Dr. Pierce has served three terms on the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. He has been an active member on the task force designated to create the Prescription for Fitness for the State of Michigan. Dr. Pierce has been the Team Physician for the University of Michigan-Dearborn Athletics, Belle Tire Hockey Teams, Little Caesar's AAA Travel Hockey, the Detroit Fury and Detroit Dogs. He authored an "Ask the Doctor" column in Hockey Weekly, which has educated and advised the hockey community for nearly 3 years. 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. However, his passion for medicine prevented him from following such a professional athletic career. His background allows him to have a unique approach to his patients understanding not only their physical complaints but also their psychological and emotional factors.

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Michigan Sports & Spine Centers
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