The University of South Alabama Physicians Group Lunch ‘N’ Learn lecture series will feature Dr. Michael Linder, assistant professor of family medicine at the USA College of Medicine. His lecture, entitled “Children and Sports,” will take place on Nov. 15, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. at the Infirmary West Conference Center and will provide details for parents and coaches for proper techniques in training and applications to aid in injury-free sports activities.

Linder is a family sports medicine physician and practices at the USA’s Family Medicine Center.

Dr. Michael Linder

According to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign and the American Academy of Pediatrics, in the United States, about 30 million children and teens participate in some form of organized sports. Approximately 3 million injuries occur each year and almost one-third of all injuries incurred in childhood are sports-related injuries. By far, the most common injuries are sprains and strains. Interestingly, most organized sports-related injuries (60 percent) occur during practice. More severe injuries occur during individual sports and recreational activities. Examples of sports and recreational activities that incur most injuries include: basketball, baseball and softball, bicycling, football, gymnastics, skating (ice, inline and roller skating), skateboarding, sledding, snow skiing and soccer.

The lecture and lunch is provided free of charge. Reservations are required. For more information regarding the lecture or to make reservations, please call 460-7770 or email bschiavoni@usouthal.edu.