The DCU Sports Medicine Series starts with a discussion on Sports Concussion on Friday 21 May. Concussion is a common injury in sport that presents major challenges for assessment and return to play decisions. Thorough guidelines are required for appropriate on-field and clinic based management, which must be underpinned by a proper understanding of the neurophysiological, cognitive and physical performance effects of concussion.

This multidisciplinary DCU Sports Medicine update will present the latest information related to concussion management and safe return to play. This presentation will be of interest to all medical and coaching personnel involved in care of athletes.

The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion involving the speakers and medical personnel from various National Governing Bodies of Sport (FAI,
GAA, Horse Racing Ireland, IABA and IRFU).

Event details
Friday 21 May 7pm – 9.30pm in HG22 (Nursing Building), DCU
Registration / Tea and Coffee from 6.30pm

Guest Speakers:

• Prof. Mike Ferrara
  DCU Fulbright Scholar; Director of St. Mary’s Hospital Athletic Training Research, University of Georgia
• Prof. Tim Lynch
  Director of the Dublin Neurological Institute, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.
• Stephen Mutch MSc.
  Head Physiotherapist, Scottish Rugby Team
• Dr. Niall Pender
  Neuropsychologist, Head of the Department of Psychology, Beaumont Hospital

For more information contact Dr Kieran Moran:
01 700 8011 or kieran.moran@dcu.ie

Registration is €30, €20 for members of Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI), €10 for non-DCU students. Free for DCU students.

For information on getting to DCU:
http://www.dcu.ie/contact.shtml

The Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport Held in Zurich (November 2008) will be made available to all who attend.

Documentation for credits of Continued Professional Development will be available