WHAT: An informal backgrounder for reporters on injury prevention and health protection in elite winter athletes.
WHO: Dr. Jonathan Drezner, 91探花expert on heart screenings for young athletes;Dr. Brian Krabak, 91探花rehab medicine expert on elite athletes and a physician at past Olympics;Dr. Stan Herring, 91探花expert on recognizing sports back injuries and concussions and return-to-play issues;Dr. John O鈥橩ane, 91探花winter sports fitness expert;Dr. Chris Wahl, 91探花sports medicine surgeon and Husky team physician.
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009
WHERE: Rose Auditorium. Conibear Shell House, 91探花 Athletic Complex, Seattle
Shell house is on the lake behind the tennis courts near the 91探花IMA Building
IN ADDITION: Learn about a new 91探花report sponsored by the International Olympics Committee on preventing and responding to sudden heart attacks in young athletes
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