Dr. William
Meehan, III, a national expert on sports injury prevention and director of The
Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention in Waltham, will discuss sports
injuries and concussion prevention at a free talk at the Leventhal-Sidman
Jewish Community Center in Newton on Sunday, October 6 at 9am.
Dr. Meehan is also the director of the Sports Concussion
Clinic at Boston Children’s Hospital, the author of Kids, Sports and Concussions: A Guide for Coaches and Parents, and
the director of Research for the Brain Injury Center at Boston Children’s
Hospital. He is the team physician for the Northeastern University men’s ice
hockey team.
“Organized sports participation by children and teenagers
is at an all-time high,” says Dr. Meehan. “Approximately 38 million children
and teenagers participate in organized sports. The benefits of sports
participation are numerous. However, these benefits come with the risk of
injuries. Proper preparation for individual sports that involves injury
prevention education and training is where parents, coaches and schools can
make a difference.”
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The Micheli Center educates and trains athletes of all ages to
minimize the risk of sports injuries. The talk is open to the entire community.
The JCC is located at 333 Nahanton Street in Newton Center.
For more information, contact 617-558-6459.
