YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties Host Sports Concussion Seminar, August 26

Concussions are more than just glorified headaches, they are traumatic brain injuries. The lack of public awareness about concussions has led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conclude that sports concussion in the U.S. have reached an epidemic level.

Join the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties for a free Sports Concussion Seminar on Tuesday, August 26 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Mt. Laurel YMCA in Studio A.

According to clinical reports on sport-related concussions in children and adolescents, there are between an estimated 1.6 and 3.9 million sports-related concussions in the U.S. every year. The seminar, presented in conjunction with Strive Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation, will discuss what a concussion is and how to know if you’ve had one. Attendees will also learn how to safely return to exercise after a concussion and how physical therapy can help in recovery.

The Mt. Laurel YMCA is located at 59 Centerton Road in Mt. Laurel. This event is free and open to the public. For more information about this event, contact the Mt. Laurel YMCA Welcome Center at 856.231.9622 x212. To register, visit www.ymca-bc.org.

About the Y

The YMCA of Burlington & Camden Counties is a cause-driven, community based, charitable nonprofit organization that strengthens community by building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults and families. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the community’s health and well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Throughout neighborhoods across the two counties and its 50+ sites, the Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower more than 30,000 people each year to learn, grow and thrive. Visit ymca-bc.org.