Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hosts Symposium
Saturday, August 4th
“Concussions in the Adolescent Athlete”
Free and Open to The Community
Space is limited
Cincinnati, OH, July 24, 2012; For Immediate Release: Let’s face it, there isn’t a day that goes by where we are not viewing, listening or reading about the importance of safety in youth sports. Recent reports have stated that even one concussion to cause potential harm later in life for our youth athletes. It is for this reason, that Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine and Our Lady of Visitation Youth Athletic Organization have teamed up to present an informative symposium entitled “Concussions in the Adolescent Athlete”. This symposium is designed to educate and inform parents, coaches and residents of the community to learn more about signs and symptoms of concussions in youth athletes.
The Symposium will be held on Saturday, August 4th at 9AM, in the library at Our Lady of Visitation School, 3172 South Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45248.
The Symposium will feature information presented by Drs. who serve the Wellington Western Ridge office: Dr. Christopher Ruhnke, Dr. Stephen Dailey and Dr. Kevin Reilly.
The symposium will address questions like (but not limited to):
- After suffering a concussion, when is it safe for an athlete to return to competition?
- If an athlete suffers a concussion, who determines when to resume an activity?
- At what age should an athlete begin neck strengthening exercises to prevent indirect concussion?
“This symposium was put together at the request of parents and coaches in our community. They have expressed a desire to learn more about concussions in the youth athlete to be better prepared to deal with these situations should they arise. The symposium will outline the basics of diagnosis and treatment of concussions, with a question and answer session immediately following the presentation” states Dr. Christopher Ruhnke, a Wellington physician.
About Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine:
Wellington combines its many years of experience with a remarkable breadth of sub-specialization. Wellington’s practice includes every aspect of musculoskeletal care. Its 26physicians consistently provide the highest level of professional service to patients, their families and referring physicians at any of their 7 locations.
Wellington physicians received their training from the finest academic institutions and they stay abreast of important global medical breakthroughs through continuing education and research. Because education on every level is vital, Wellington physicians also educate future physicians, lead forums, and deliver lectures all over the world. Wellington physicians believe communication and a strong doctor-patient relationship are essential. Along with other members of the Wellington staff, they ensure that every patient and family receives the most caring, comprehensive, and effective medical care possible. Wellington physicians are also active in the affairs of the Greater Cincinnati Community.
Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine has 7 neighborhood locations:
West Chester Western Ridge*
Blue Ash Oxford
Anderson* Sardinia
Eastgate
*Indicates extended after hours.
