Third Wednesday programs

AthletiCare’s monthly Third Wednesday program offers free community education on topics anging from prenatal exercise to the senior athlete. These programs, held at Rehab South/AthletiCare start at 6:30 p.m. and last approximately one to one and one-half hours.

2011 topics:

• January 19: Careers in Sports Medicine
• February 16: Preparing for your first Triathlon
• April 20: Race Ready? A Discussion on Triathlon Race Tips
• May 18: Minimizing the ImPACT of Concussion
• August 17: Volleyball 101: More than just hitting the ball
• September 21: Get on your Fall running shoes
• October 19: Acupuncture: Ancient therapy as modern medicine

2010 topics:

• February 17: Soccer 101
• March 17: Multisport Training
• April 21: Improve your Swing, Golf tips
• May 19: ACL injury prevention
• August 18: Soccer 101: Rules, Safety and Training Tips
• September 15: Safety for Sportsmen: Preparing physically for the upcoming season
• October 20: Sports Drinks and other sport nutrition myths
• November 17: Skin infections in athletes: management and prevention

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