Sports Injury Prevention: History, Research, Technology

9 Hope Avenue,Waltham MA 02453

11 March, 2023

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Please join us IN PERSON at our Waltham center for a morning chat about injury prevention. Lyle J. Micheli, MD, Founder of The Micheli Center and Director Emeritus of the Division of Sports Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital will provide a historical perspective on sports injuries and prevention from his experience as an orthopedic surgeon for almost 50 years. William Meehan, MD, Director of The Micheli Center, will talk about the current research around injury prevention and how the prognoses have changed. Shawn Cameron, MS, LAT, ATC, PES, Injury Prevention Specialist, will discuss how to utilize human measurement technology to reduce injury risk and design evidence-based injury prevention programs. Who should attend: Athletes of all ages, abilities, and sports; coaches; parents; athletic trainers; physical therapists Price: Pay in advance or in person the day of. Please register in advance regardless of payment method. $30 - Credit-seeking attendees$10 - Non-credit seekingAccreditation: Pending for BOC & NSCA Questions? Contact The Micheli Center at 781-216-3715 or [email protected].