Casa Colina to offer seminar on concussions

Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation will offer a seminar on concussions in young athletes and the importance of seeking prompt and effective medical attention.

The free two-hour event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at Casa Colina's Tamkin Education Center, Building 1D, located on the grounds of Casa Colina, 255 E. Bonita Ave.

The seminar is open to coaches, parents and care-givers and will be hosted by clinicians with the Casa Colina Sports Medicine Center specializing in concussions.

Dr. David Patterson, medical director of Casa Colina Hospital and a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, will talk about undetected concussions in athletes as well as what a concussion is, how it's detected and its treatment.

Additional speakers will discuss testing before injuries occur and after, along with the importance of accurately diagnosing head injuries.

Seating for the seminar is limited. To reserve a spot call (866) 724-4132.