INOVA Seminars
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Injury Prevention& Treatment for Physically Active Adults - $25
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Medical Office Building
3700 Joseph Siewick Dr
Fairfax, Va 22030
Max attendance: 30
A licensed athletic trainer will provide an overview of information for the average adult involved in physical activity/ sports. Tips on avoiding injury and applying first aid concepts for common sports related injuries will be given.
Wed, July 25th 10am (1 hour)
Heads Up! Sports Concussion
Since a head injured athlete may not be the best judge of "feeling fine", take the time to learn how to recognize the signs and significance of these situations in sport. A short video and handouts will be shared by a licensed athletic trainer.
July 26 or Aug 16 (Wed) 7pm Inova Healthplex, Alexandria (1 hour)
Steroids, Supplements & Sports
A licensed athletic trainer will provide a basic overview of information via lecture and video to address parental concerns that arise when their youth athletes start seeking an extra edge over their competition.
Aug 2 (Wed) 7pm Inova Healthplex, Alexandria (1 hour)
Sports Team Parent/ Manager Workshop -$25
Inova Healthplex, conference room
6355 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310
Max attendance: 12
Information exchanged will benefit parents of athletes playing all sorts of sports. Topics of discussion will include sports related nutrition, first aid kits, training/ conditioning needs, weather related issues and other tidbits. It's all the stuff parents of young competitive athletes should know, and sometimes don't think to ask. Handouts provided.
Tues, Aug 14 10 am (90 minutes)
Injury Prevention for Triathletes Workshop - $25
Inova Healthplex conference room
6355 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310
Max attendance: 10
Learn the risk factors and training issues for triathletes at any level of competition, but especially for novice competitors. An interactive portion will teach specific stretches and strengthening tasks for injury prevention, plus other tactics for your training preparations. Come dressed to participate.
Wed, Aug 15 7p (90 minutes)
Sports Parent Seminar
Competitive sports for youth today pose a variety of issues that may worry parents. Several such topics will be addressed by a licensed athletic trainer to fit the sports parent's hectic schedule.
Preparing your child to play sports
Stocking a sports first aid kit
Hydration & basic sports nutrition
Weather related issues
Steroids & supplements awareness
Recognizing sports concussion
Obesity versus overtraining concerns
Aug. 19 (Sat) 10am Inova Physical Therapy Center- Sportsplex, Alexandria (90 minutes)
Injury Prevention for Runners
Stretching and strengthening advice specifically relevant to injury prone areas will be taught in this interactive session. Overuse injuries can be reduced or better managed by improving how you workout and recognizing the signs of overtraining and dehydration.
Sept. 9 (Sat) 10am Inova Physical Therapy Center- Sportsplex, Alexandria (dress to participate, 90 minutes)
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