Gators Coaches, Trainers Attend Seminar by Leading Concussion Expert
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 | Football, Women's Swimming & Diving, Volleyball, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida coaches, athletic trainers and administrators gathered Monday morning to hear Dr. Micky Collins present a seminar on the latest developments in concussion management.
With concerns about the long-term impact of concussions and how to properly treat them at an all-time high, UF is ahead of the curve in its research. Florida is involved in a landmark concussion study in alliance with the NCAA and U.S. Department of Defense.
The visit by Collins, a renowned expert in sports-related concussions and member of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Concussion Program, provided an opportunity for members of Florida's athletic department to learn more about the sports world's most discussed injury in recent years.
“There is a lot of new information around concussion management,'' Collins said. “This is a manageable, treatable injury. It presents differently in every patient we see. It's time to change the conversation about this.”
Gators football coach Jim McElwain, volleyball coach Mary Wise and swimming coach Gregg Troy were among those in attendance.
Kelly Price of GatorVision covered the event. To watch her report, check out the following video:
