Toronto, Nov. 11, 2010 – The Coaches Association of Ontario and the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre RBC First Office for Injury Prevention are pleased to jointly offer the Return to Play Series: ”Spinal Cord Injury ” on Thursday, November 25, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET.)
While any sport in which you can fall, slip, or be struck by another participant puts you at risk for Spinal Cord Injury, there is a higher rate of incidence in some sports than in others. Learn the warning signs associated with Spinal Cord Injury and effective techniques used to prevent and respond to such injuries while keeping athletes safe. This 60-minute webinar will include a 30-40 minute presentation by sport and medical panel experts followed by a 20-30 minute question and answer period.
This interactive session will feature Barry Munro, Chairman, the Canadian Spinal Research Organization, Sheilagh Croxon, Chair, Coaches Association of Ontario and Tracy Anthony, RN, BScN – Acute Spinal Cord Injury Nurse, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Topics covered in Spinal Cord webinars, include:
- Definition of Spinal Cord Injury and understanding the varying degrees of injury
- Prevention techniques and best practices in sport
- Effective response methods to athlete(s) who have been injured
- Transition and retention of athlete(s) post injury
Recommended for coaches, parents, athletes, managers, volunteers, sport administrators and healthcare professionals.
For event details and registration, please visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/810313670
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About the Coaches Association of Ontario:
The Coaches Association of Ontario is an independent, non-profit, coach-led organization that strengthens development opportunities and provides educational resources for coaches in a variety of contexts. The CAO promotes coaching ethics and ensures the wider community recognizes the vital role of the coach in the development of sport at all levels.
About the RBC First Office for Injury Prevention:
The RBC First Office for Injury Prevention, established in 1986 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto aims to reduce injury and injury related death through education, collaboration and research.
