The National Athletic Testing Protocol allows local athletes to compare their abilities to others throughout the country. Health Center experts will also provide advice about planning summer workout schedules. The event will be take place at the Health Center s Department of Orthopaedics in the 10 Talcott Notch professional building. This is a few blocks east of the Health Center s main, Farmington Avenue entrance, at the traffic light after the Talcott Plaza. Last year, more than 100 local athletes participated in this screening event.
Young athletes have unique health needs.
According to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, more than 3 million children experience sports or recreation-related injuries every year. These include injuries caused by trauma sprains, strains and broken bones as well as injuries caused by overuse and improper techniques. Also, it s important not to play with an injury, Dr. Nissen said. The University of Connecticut Health Center includes the schools of medicine and dental medicine, John Dempsey Hospital, the UConn Medical Group and University Dentists. Founded in 1961, the Health Center pursues a mission of providing outstanding health care education in an environment of exemplary patient care, research and public service.