MESSAGE from Dr. Paul Echlin MD
CHAIR, LONDON HOCKEY CONCUSSION SUMMIT 2009
The increasing incidence of hockey concussions, ranging from brief periods of brain disturbance to permanent brain injury, is an alarming and dangerous trend.
The most impressive panel of professional players and medical experts ever convened to discuss concussions will assemble in London, Ontario on Saturday, January 17, 2009.
Eric Lindros, Jeff Beukeboom, Alyn McCauley, and Marcus Moore, all former professional hockey players, will share their personal experiences concerning concussions and will participate in audience/panel question and answer sessions.
In addition to the impressive athlete panel, 9 world-renowned experts will provide current, comprehensive and practical information on the identification, treatment and prevention of hockey concussions.
Dispelling misconceptions and recognizing mismanagement of concussed athletes are of importance to everyone in the game of hockey….athletes, parents, coaches, trainers and medical professionals. We know that hockey personnel will benefit from this Summit. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with the players and international experts, and will network with other participants from across Canada with similar interests.
On behalf of the LONDON HOCKEY CONCUSSION SUMMIT 2009, we thank you for your interest in this timely and very important topic.
I welcome you to the LONDON HOCKEY CONCUSSION SUMMIT 2009!
Paul Echlin MD, BA (PE), BSc, CCFP, Dip Sports Med, Dip ABFM (US), CAQSM (US)
Dr. Echlin is a fellowship trained and certified primary care sports medicine physician. He has provided junior hockey medical coverage for the past seven years at all levels (OHL Junior A, NCAA Div I, Junior B, and Junior D) in the USA and Canada. He has seven first author publications, with an interest in sport concussions and sport-related injuries. Currently Dr. Echlin practices Primary Care and Sports Medicine in London, Ontario.