Josh McGeown - A Presentation on Concussions in Sport

Event: Josh McGeown - Concussion Presentation

Date: Wednesday 06 August
Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Location: Toi Manawa - Flanagan Theatre, King’s College

Dr Josh McGeown (Senior Research Fellow, Mātai Medical Research Institute; Honorary Academic, University of Auckland) will lead an engaging session on recognising and managing concussion in young athletes. Topics include:

- How to identify the key signs and symptoms of concussion
Practical considerations for a safe return-to-learn and return-to-play
- Insights from world-leading research at Mātai using instrumented mouthguards and advanced MRI techniques to better understand head impacts and improve sports safety
- An open forum to address common myths and misconceptions around concussion
- Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of when to seek help, how to support recovery in the school environment, and the latest evidence guiding safer sport practices.


Please RSVP here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/188bMu7_-ycdxHj-O7IqLmct4IJ6MXp4mHRRES0b1OE4/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true - if you would like to attend.

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