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| 2009 AAPRP Conference Press Release |
For Immediate Release
Contact AAPRP
203-662-8900
Darien, Connecticut – June 3, 2009 – The American Association of Professional Ringside Physicians (the “AAPRP”) announced today that this year’s medical conference on ringside safety will take place October 14-18th, 2009 at the Mohegan Sun Resort Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
This seminar, the AAPRP’s 9th annual meeting on Boxing/MMA ringside safety, is one of the organizations most important events. Leading ringside physicians, fighters, trainers, managers, promoters, commissioners and media from around the world will be in attendance. The meeting, which begins on Thursday, October 15, will include lectures and presentations by the most experienced and respected ringside officials in boxing and mixed martial arts. This four-day seminar will feature a golf outing, a cocktail reception and an awards banquet. Continuing Medical Education Credits (CME) will be offered for all physicians attending these meetings. Furthermore, attendees will have the opportunity to witness a live professional bull riding competition as a part of this special weekend. Additionally, the Mohegan Sun Athletic Commission will be working with the AAPRP to attempt to schedule a boxing/MMA contest to coincide with this year’s convention.
Topics are scheduled to include an update on neurological imaging and study results, an overview of the legal aspects of ringside medicine, a review of ringside medical protocols, an infectious disease update including new information on Hepatitis B & C, the popular “the show must go on” presentation, a review of medical testing interpretation, the commissioners overview of approving boxing and MMA matches, a neuro-psych testing training course, an update on MMA equipment, the approval/denial of performance enhancing drugs in sports and methods to detect fighters at risk for injury. Additional topics will be added as well.
For more information, including requests for press credentials, please contact the AAPRP;
phone (203) 662-8900, e-mail Ringsidemd@aol.com or visit our website at www.AAPRP.Org
Established in 1997, the AAPRP was created to develop medical protocols and guidelines to ensure the safety and protection of professional boxer. The not-for-profit association is comprised of experienced ringside physicians from around the world who are dedicated to the medical aspects of the sport of boxing. Since its inception, the AAPRP has consistently grown to include physicians from around the globe who are working together toward a common goal of helping to ensure the health, safety and protection of professional boxers