Rochester Community PTA Council Hosts A Health And Fitness Seminar. Michigan Sports & Spine Centers Will Be Presenting On Concussions, Hydration & Nutrition.

ROCHESTER, March 11, 2011 (Press-News.org) Keep them active, but keep them healthy! Rochester Community PTA Council is hosting a health and fitness seminar for the Rochester School District. Michigan Sports & Spine Centers and CORE Sports Fitness will be presenting on the topics of Concussions, Hydration and Nutrition. This free event will be held on March 22nd, 7:00 p.m. at West Middle School, 500 Old Perch Road, Rochester Hills MI. The discussions will be geared towards student athletes, parents, coaches, trainers, professionals or anyone who is involved in sport and recreational activities.

With the increase in youth participation in sports and the additional pressure to play on that higher level team, these topics become very important to understand in order to keep and maintain good health today, and in their years to come.

A study from Hasbro Children's Hospital finds visits to emergency departments for concussions that occurred during organized team sports have increased dramatically over a 10-year period, and appear to be highest in ice hockey, football and soccer. The number of sports-related concussions is highest in high school-aged athletes, but the number in younger athletes is significant and rising. The Sports Concussion Institute estimates 10 percent of athletes in contact sports suffer a concussion each season.
Dr. Jeff S. Pierce and Dr. Tarek Hadla of Michigan Sports & Spine will provide you with information that will raise awareness on the seriousness of these topics. They will enlighten you with the newest research on concussion management and prevention. They will also discuss:
• When is it safe for athletes to return to sports after a concussion?
• What are the common, but missed signs and symptoms of a concussion?
• Energy drink, sports drinks or water; which is the right time for each?
• What should I eat before and after my sporting events?

Concussions can be caused by a fall, a bump or blow to the head or body during contact sports and can happen even if the athlete does not lose consciousness. Nearly 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and these numbers are on the rise as athletes are becoming more competitive and starting at an earlier age.

To Register and for additional information visit the CORE website http://www.coresportsfitness.com.

The Rochester PTA Council is a dynamic, productive, and effective coalition of the Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) from each of the 20 Rochester Community Schools. Our primary goal is to positively serve our schools, our community and especially, our students.

Dr. Pierce is the Medical Director of Michigan Sports & Spine Centers and Co-Owner with Kris Draper of CORE Sports Fitness. He specializes in a comprehensive treatment program for spine, musculoskeletal and joint injuries including sports and occupational problems. Dr. Pierce has served three terms on the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. He has been an active member on the task force designated to create the Prescription for Fitness for the State of Michigan. Dr. Pierce has been the Team Physician for the University of Michigan-Dearborn Athletics, Belle Tire Hockey Teams, Little Caesar's AAA Travel Hockey, the Detroit Fury and Detroit Dogs. He authored an "Ask the Doctor" column in Hockey Weekly, which has educated and advised the hockey community for nearly 3 years. He is known throughout the entertainment community as "Doc Rock," treating entertainers who perform at Palace Sports and Entertainment and Olympia Entertainment venues.

Dr. Tarek S. Hadla is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Doctor at MSS specializing in Sports Medicine. Dr. Hadla's interest in sports medicine goes back to his athletic background where he was recruited to play soccer for the Lebanese National Team and the Kursk mini-soccer team with a chance to compete for the Russian Cup. However, his passion for medicine prevented him from following such a professional athletic career. His background allows him to have a unique approach to his patients understanding not only their physical complaints but also their psychological and emotional factors.

Source: Lifespan and Bakhos, Linakis, Lockhart, Myers, Linakis. Emergency Department Visits for Concussion in Young Child Athletes. Pediatrics, 8/30/2010 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2009-3101

Michigan Sports & Spine Center is a committed, comprehensive practice dedicated to overall health improvement, as well as injury rehabilitation and prevention. We believe in a non-surgical approach. We will do everything in our power to prevent you from surgery but when it is necessary, we'll make sure you get to the right surgeon. With patients ranging from high-profile athletes to everyday people, we are confident that we can not only relieve, but also resolve your pain. For more information visit our website at http://www.michigansportsandspine.com or call 248.680.9000.