University Sports Medicine hosts coaches conference

Thursday, May 27, 2010

JACKSON, Miss. – University Sports Medicine, a part of University of Mississippi Health Care, will host the 2010 Coaches Conference from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 12 in the University of Mississippi Medical Center Conference Center at the Jackson Medical Mall.

The program is designed to educate coaches and select medical professionals on current topics in sports medicine and health care. Topics include hand and wrist injuries, return to play casting and bracing, concussion management, injury prevention techniques and training programs. University Sports Medicine physicians and athletic trainers, as well invited guest speakers, will lead these informational sessions.

Continuing education credit can be obtained. For more information or a registration form, contact Jeff Martinez at (601) 984-6519.