An Evening of Discussion on Concussions in Sports

Wednesday, February 21, 2018, from 5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Montpellier STAPS Faculty, P1 Lecture Hall

Master’s 2 students in the RAPA & GESAPPA track (Rehabilitation through Adapted Physical Activities & Health Management through Physical Activity for Older Adults) at the UFR STAPS in Montpellier are organizing an evening discussion on the topic of concussions in sports in the lead-up to Adapted Physical Activities Day (JAPA).
Distinguished guests will be in attendance at this evening's event:

• Marc JULIA: physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, team physician for the French national rugby sevens team at the Rio Olympic Games, researcher affiliated with the Euromov laboratory, and advisor to the Hospital Federation of Sports Medicine and Surgery;
• Martin DEVERGIE: professional rugby player for Montpellier Hérault Rugby and a member of the French Barbarians;
• Pierre MARTY GAUBERT: sports massage therapist and physical therapist for the French national karate team;
• Dr. Jean-Pierre GIORDANELLA: public health physician and patron of the 2017–2018 Master 2 class in Physical Activity for Health.

During this event, you’ll learn about or deepen your understanding of concussions, how they occur, and their consequences. The focus will be on high-risk sports, concussion protocols in sports, post-concussion care, and returning to the field.
You’ll have the opportunity to talk with the speakers. A professional rugby player will also share his experience.
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