An evening of discussion on concussion in sport

Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
UFR STAPS de Montpellier, amphitheatre P1

Master 2 students in the RAPA & GESAPPA (Rehabilitation in Adapted Physical Activities & Health Management through Physical Activity for the Elderly) course at Montpellier's UFR STAPS are organizing an evening of exchanges on the theme of concussions in sport, ahead of the Journée des Activités Physiques Adaptées (JAPA).
The evening will be attended by a number of distinguished guests:

• Marc JULIA: Physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation, physician for the French 7-a-side rugby team at the Rio Olympics, researcher at the Euromov laboratory and referent for the Fédération hospitalière de médecine et chirurgie du sport;
• Martin DEVERGIE: Professional rugby player with Montpellier Hérault Rugby and selected with the French Barbarians;
• Pierre MARTY GAUBERT: sports physiotherapist and physiotherapist with the French karate team;
• Dr Jean-Pierre GIORDANELLA: public health physician and sponsor of the Master 2 physical activity for health 2017/2018 class.

During this evening, you'll discover or deepen your knowledge of concussion, its mechanisms and consequences. At-risk sports, concussion protocol in sport, post-concussion care and return to the playing field will be highlighted.
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion with the speakers. A professional rugby player will also testify.
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