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Hockey sees steep decline in fighting as focus turns to speed…
04-19-2019
Hockey sees steep decline in fighting as focus turns to speed, skill and safety Charleston Post CourierFighting in professional hockey is on the decline, down 70 percent in the NHL over the last 10 years. But players and coaches say it will always be a...
Read Full Article...Army diagnosing brain injuries through partnerships - United States Army
04-18-2019
Army diagnosing brain injuries through partnerships United States ArmyThe U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command maintains various teams of subject matter experts and funds extramural investigators devoted to ...
Read Full Article...Churchill Announces Safety Initiatives Ahead of Derby - BloodHorse.com
04-18-2019
Churchill Announces Safety Initiatives Ahead of Derby BloodHorse.comChurchill Downs announced April 18 significant initiatives to improve safety protocols and procedures ahead of the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by ...
Read Full Article...CMU fires gymnastics coach for urging athlete to lie about concussion…
04-18-2019
CMU fires gymnastics coach for urging athlete to lie about concussion The Detroit NewsCentral Michigan University has fired long-time and highly decorated women's gymnastics coach Jerry Reighard after a lengthy internal investigation into ...
Read Full Article...PCA and TeachAids Team Up to Provide CrashCourse Concussion Education -…
04-15-2019
PCA and TeachAids Team Up to Provide CrashCourse Concussion Education Physical Therapy ProductsPublished on April 15, 2019. Concussion-photo1. Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) announces a new partnership with TeachAids. Together, they will provide ...
Read Full Article...news Dolphins Host More Than 800 Participants At Fourth Annual Coaches…
04-15-2019
news Dolphins Host More Than 800 Participants At Fourth Annual Coaches Clinic Presented By Nike MiamiDolphinsMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted more than 800 local youth and high school coaches at their fourth annual Coaches Clinic presented ...
Read Full Article...Brain scans may reveal concussion damage in living athletes - YourErie
04-10-2019
Brain scans may reveal concussion damage in living athletes YourErieResearchers may be closing in on a way to check athletes while they're alive for signs of a degenerative brain disease that's been linked to frequent head blows.
Read Full Article...Study: Impact of concussions reduced in children with more years of…
04-04-2019
Study: Impact of concussions reduced in children with more years of sport experience EurekAlertTORONTO, April 4, 2019 - More years in sports - not less - may help protect the brains of children who have had a concussion, against future concussions, a new ...
Read Full Article...Gaskell Cup organizers aim to raise $250K or more at Peterborough…
03-31-2019
Gaskell Cup organizers aim to raise $250K or more at Peterborough tournament ThePeterboroughExaminer.comHockey legend Bob Gainey, honorary captain for the event, discussed the dangers of concussions.
Read Full Article...'I'm definitely thankful:' Maine athlete says serious concussion threatened his future…
03-28-2019
'I'm definitely thankful:' Maine athlete says serious concussion threatened his future NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZHARTFORD, Maine — Shane St. Pierre was just minutes into a semifinal soccer game when a chance at scoring a goal changed his life. “The only thing ...
Read Full Article...Football age limit bill thankfully falls flat in Augusta - Bangor…
03-28-2019
Football age limit bill thankfully falls flat in Augusta Bangor Daily NewsState policymakers and experts should take a closer look at concussions in youth sports. But banning football under a certain age would have been excessive.
Read Full Article...Fabian Schar Knocked Unconscious But Allowed to Continue in Swiss Euro…
03-25-2019
Fabian Schar Knocked Unconscious But Allowed to Continue in Swiss Euro 2020 Qualifier 90minFabian Schar was left unconscious after a clash of heads but was allowed to continue in Switzerland's 2-0 win over Georgia.
Read Full Article...Georgia Player Saves Fabian Schar's Life After He Was KO'd -…
03-24-2019
Georgia Player Saves Fabian Schar's Life After He Was KO'd SPORTbibleSwitzerland defender Fabian Schar was knocked unconscious in a European Championship qualifier against Georgia this weekend after a brutal clash of heads ...
Read Full Article...Windsor football coach gets help after concussion | Sports - Gillette…
03-23-2019
Windsor football coach gets help after concussion | Sports Gillette News RecordFORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Chris Jones strained to put one foot in front of the other. His steely stare was laser-focused on an X on a board he held at arm's ...
Read Full Article...World Rugby to consider potential law trial proposals following productive player…
03-22-2019
World Rugby to consider potential law trial proposals following productive player welfare symposium LawInSportPress Release 22nd March 2019 Productive and positive symposium sees rugby's major stakeholders united in commitment to tackle injuries Delegates ...
Read Full Article...New recommendations suggested for treating children with concussions - Sun Sentinel
03-21-2019
New recommendations suggested for treating children with concussions Sun SentinelThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reviewed all the research and made recommendations to help guide us as we care for children with ...
Read Full Article...Professor's study helps athletic trainers improve concussion management - 2019 -…
03-20-2019
Professor's study helps athletic trainers improve concussion management - 2019 - School of Health Sciences - News - OU Magazine News at OUA new study by Daniel J. Goble, Ph.D., associate professor of exercise science, has been published in the Journal of Athletic Training. The...
Read Full Article...Comprehensive and innovative medical standards set for Rugby World Cup 2019…
03-20-2019
Comprehensive and innovative medical standards set for Rugby World Cup 2019 LawInSportPress Release 20th March 2019 World Rugby continually striving to further best-practice player welfare standards New premium standards for elite competitions ...
Read Full Article...National concussion guidelines announced for high performance sport in Canada -…
03-18-2019
National concussion guidelines announced for high performance sport in Canada Around the RingsCALGARY (March 18, 2019) - Canada's high performance sport community has announced national sport-related concussion guidelines designed to protect its ...
Read Full Article...Virginia student-athletes to receive further concussion protection - WTKR News 3
03-15-2019
Virginia student-athletes to receive further concussion protection WTKR News 3A new state law will require Virginia schools to regularly update their policies on educating coaches, student-athletes and parents about concussions and on ...
Read Full Article...ETSU's concussion management program expanding its services - Johnson City Press…
03-15-2019
ETSU's concussion management program expanding its services Johnson City Press (subscription)East Tennessee State University's concussion management program has expanded its testing protocol and increased its services for the university's student ...
Read Full Article...Virginia student-athletes receive further concussion protection - WWBT NBC12 News
03-13-2019
Virginia student-athletes receive further concussion protection WWBT NBC12 NewsBy Andrew Gionfriddo | Capital News *Service*. RICHMOND -- A new state law will require Virginia schools to regularly update their policies on educating ...
Read Full Article...Gov. Northam signs off on concussion study legislation - WHSV
03-12-2019
Gov. Northam signs off on concussion study legislation WHSVGovernor Ralph Northam approved legislation which will require state and local education officials to update guidelines related to concussions every two years.
Read Full Article...CrashCourse Uses VR To Teach High School Students About Concussions -…
03-11-2019
CrashCourse Uses VR To Teach High School Students About Concussions UploadVRBy using cutting-edge virtual reality practices, CrashCourse is able to teach students about concussions in real life settings.
Read Full Article...Rugby and concussions: When will the sport come to its senses…
03-09-2019
Rugby and concussions: When will the sport come to its senses and tackle this serious problem? The IndependentConcussion continues to be a major issue for rugby, and not just at the high-profile professional level. However, as Sam Peters discovers, any effective solution ...
Read Full Article...Scientists teach machines to predict recovery time from sports-related concussions -…
03-07-2019
Scientists teach machines to predict recovery time from sports-related concussions Science DailyDeciding when an athlete can return to the game after a head injury makes managing the treatment of sports-related concussions very complicated. Scientists ...
Read Full Article...FDA OKs mHealth Platform to Help Care Providers Treat Concussions -…
03-06-2019
FDA OKs mHealth Platform to Help Care Providers Treat Concussions mHealthIntelligence.comThe FDA has granted breakthrough device status to an mHealth platform that uses virtual reality glasses to improve care management for people suffering from a ...
Read Full Article...Concussion protocol protects OSU athletes | The Daily Barometer: Oregon State…
03-04-2019
Concussion protocol protects OSU athletes | The Daily Barometer: Oregon State University Student Newspaper, Breaking News and Beaver Sports The Daily BarometerConcussions, a problem among college athletes in particular, are defined as a traumatic force-induced process affecting the brain, and if treated improperly can ...
Read Full Article...Landmark Concussion Study May Change Standard of Care - Jacobs School…
02-27-2019
Landmark Concussion Study May Change Standard of Care Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences NewsJacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences researchers have published results of the first randomized clinical trial of a treatment in the acute phase ...
Read Full Article...Northam signs student athlete concussion bill - FairfaxNews.com
02-24-2019
Northam signs student athlete concussion bill FairfaxNews.comGovernor Ralph Northam has signed legislation designed to improve concussion safety measures for student athletes. House Bill 1930 passed the General ...
Read Full Article...Northam signs bill on concussions and student-athletes - CBS19 News
02-23-2019
Northam signs bill on concussions and student-athletes CBS19 NewsGovernor Ralph Northam has signed a bill that requires updates to the guidelines concerning student-athletes and concussions every two years.
Read Full Article...Park City High School students coordinate survey to understand public knowledge…
02-22-2019
Park City High School students coordinate survey to understand public knowledge about concussions The Park RecordFour students from Park City High School spent months drafting a survey, gathering responses and analyzing the data. The result? Parkites don't know as much ...
Read Full Article...American Youth Football & Cheer Enlists TeachAids VR CrashCourse to Educate…
02-21-2019
American Youth Football & Cheer Enlists TeachAids VR CrashCourse to Educate Athletes About Concussions Reality TechnologiesStudent-athletes are using their brains to absorb subjects like sponges so they can excel in school. But what happens to their brain when impacts, falls, ...
Read Full Article...Ontario government’s repeal of sex-ed material also removed explicit mention of…
02-20-2019
Ontario government’s repeal of sex-ed material also removed explicit mention of concussions The Globe and MailThe repeal of a controversial sex-ed curriculum by the Progressive Conservative government in Ontario last summer took with it any explicit mention of ...
Read Full Article...Stanford concussion education initiative partners with American Youth Football - The…
02-19-2019
Stanford concussion education initiative partners with American Youth Football The Stanford DailyThe concussion awareness initiative CrashCourse announced on Tuesday its partnership with American Youth Football & Cheer, a sports organization ...
Read Full Article...Bob Costas Accuses NBC of Retaliating for His Remarks on Concussions…
02-11-2019
Bob Costas Accuses NBC of Retaliating for His Remarks on Concussions in N.F.L. The New York TimesBob Costas, the longtime sportscaster and prime-time host on NBC, alleged in an interview that aired on Sunday that the network's executives abruptly removed ...
Read Full Article...Concussion laws: How does your state stack up? - Reveal
02-09-2019
Concussion laws: How does your state stack up? RevealNearly a decade ago, lawmakers in Oregon and Washington state enacted the first laws on how to handle student-athlete concussions, in reaction to severe ...
Read Full Article...Hawaii goes all-in on healing concussions: Athletic trainers placed in every…
02-07-2019
Hawaii goes all-in on healing concussions: Athletic trainers placed in every high school InvestigateWestHawaii is the only U.S. state to ensure that at least two athletic trainers work at every public high school. High schools that have athletic trainers are much more ...
Read Full Article...Step up concussion prevention, NHL Hall of Famer Eric Lindros tells…
02-07-2019
Step up concussion prevention, NHL Hall of Famer Eric Lindros tells subcommittee iPolitics.caEric Lindros wants the federal government to set a baseline for childhood concussion education to increase prevention in Canada. The NHL Hall of ...
Read Full Article...UB study finds moderate exercise speeds concussion recovery - WBFO
02-05-2019
UB study finds moderate exercise speeds concussion recovery WBFOA landmark study at the University at Buffalo has found young people who have suffered a concussion can continue to exercise moderately as part of their.
Read Full Article...UB concussion study hailed as 'landmark' likely to influence treatment worldwide…
02-04-2019
UB concussion study hailed as 'landmark' likely to influence treatment worldwide Buffalo NewsTeens who suffer a sports-related concussion are likely to improve more quickly if they start aerobic exercise within a few days under the guidance of a health ...
Read Full Article...Kinesiology researcher partners with Université Laval on free concussion course -…
02-04-2019
Kinesiology researcher partners with Université Laval on free concussion course UCalgary NewsConcussions are a serious public health concern. One in five Canadians report a sport-related concussion in their lifetime and an estimated one in 10 youth ...
Read Full Article...Poor Students More Likely To Play Football, Despite Brain Injury Concerns…
02-03-2019
Poor Students More Likely To Play Football, Despite Brain Injury Concerns NPRFears of brain injuries has deterred many parents and their children from choosing to play football. After years of publicity about how dangerous football can be, ...
Read Full Article...Young football players need to see and hear the dangers of…
01-31-2019
Young football players need to see and hear the dangers of head injuries Charleston Post CourierNFL players don't seem to be well-versed on concussions and CTE, so it seems a certainty that young kids playing football don't understand the risks.
Read Full Article...Pamplin Media Group - Concussion focus shifts to classrooms - Pamplin…
01-17-2019
Pamplin Media Group - Concussion focus shifts to classrooms Pamplin Media GroupConcussion focus shifts to classrooms, Local Education, Lake Oswego local Education, Breaking Education alerts for Lake Oswego city.
Read Full Article...Painful concussion stories lead to change on the playing field -…
01-16-2019
Painful concussion stories lead to change on the playing field Pamplin Media GroupPainful concussion stories lead to change on the playing field , Local News, Portland local News, Breaking News alerts for Portland city.
Read Full Article...News - Hollis leads new neuropsychology concussion clinic - UAB News
01-16-2019
News - Hollis leads new neuropsychology concussion clinic UAB NewsSean Hollis, Ph.D.A new concussion clinic will support people who are recovering from a mild traumatic brain injury. The Spain Rehabilitation Neuropsychology ...
Read Full Article...Colorado's concussion approach combines education, medicine, a team approach - InvestigateWest
01-15-2019
Colorado's concussion approach combines education, medicine, a team approach InvestigateWestThe death of a high school football player after back to back concussions inspired a Colorado school psychologist to develop a holistic program to ensure that ...
Read Full Article...High School football participation rates down, safety among top concerns -…
01-10-2019
High School football participation rates down, safety among top concerns KATUHigh school football participation rates are down again, falling a few thousand since the 2015-2016 season. Safety is among the top concerns for students and ...
Read Full Article...Schools struggle with concussion 'return to learn' strategies - Pamplin Media…
01-08-2019
Schools struggle with concussion 'return to learn' strategies Pamplin Media GroupSchools struggle with concussion 'return to learn' strategies, Local News, Hillsboro, Aloha local News, Breaking News alerts for Hillsboro, Aloha city.
Read Full Article...The NHL concussion litigation – a second-class settlement? - LawInSport
12-31-2018
The NHL concussion litigation – a second-class settlement? LawInSportOn 12 November 2018, it was announced[1] that the National Hockey League (NHL or League) had agreed a tentative settlement with several hundred former ...
Read Full Article...Curbing Concussions: Brain Injury Moves To The Forefront Of Sports Medicine…
12-26-2018
Curbing Concussions: Brain Injury Moves To The Forefront Of Sports Medicine amppob.comWhen talking about sports medicine, broken bones, sprained joints and ligament damage — the realm of orthopedists — have dominated the conversation, but a ...
Read Full Article...Former NHL player Dan Carcillo is fighting for better concussion protection…
12-21-2018
Former NHL player Dan Carcillo is fighting for better concussion protection, education for players SB NationDan Carcillo retired from the NHL three years ago at the age of 30. During his nine-year career, he was one of hockey's most notorious agitators. You loved him ...
Read Full Article...Concussion concerns prompt more Badgers to leave football - Madison.com
12-16-2018
Concussion concerns prompt more Badgers to leave football Madison.comThe hit that put Walker Williams' brain over the edge — leaving him with ongoing headaches, mood swings, ringing in his ears, depression, anxiety and ...
Read Full Article...Arkansas High Schools Get VR Concussion Training from TeachAids - Reality…
12-11-2018
Arkansas High Schools Get VR Concussion Training from TeachAids Reality TechnologiesIn 2012 alone, kids aged 19 and younger made up an estimated 329,290 cases of traumatic brain injuries. This involved concussion from sports and other ...
Read Full Article...Arkansas high schoolers are using VR to learn about concussions -…
12-09-2018
Arkansas high schoolers are using VR to learn about concussions VentureBeatKids in Arkansas are set to strap VR headsets on to learn about the damage they can do to their noggin'. CrashCourse is a new interactive education program ...
Read Full Article...NFL Grant Propels Colby Concussion Research to Next Level - Colby…
12-07-2018
NFL Grant Propels Colby Concussion Research to Next Level Colby CollegeThe Maine Concussion Management Initiative (MCMI), based at Colby, will receive $475,000 from the National Football League to continue cutting-edge study ...
Read Full Article...Kids In Arkansas Are Using VR To Learn About Concussions -…
12-06-2018
Kids In Arkansas Are Using VR To Learn About Concussions UploadVRKids in Arkansas are set to strap VR headsets on to learn about the damage they can do to their noggin'. CrashCourse is a new interactive education program ...
Read Full Article...Arkansas Launches Statewide mHealth Program for Concussion Education - mHealthIntelligence.com
12-03-2018
Arkansas Launches Statewide mHealth Program for Concussion Education mHealthIntelligence.comArkansas high school athletes will soon have access to an mHealth program that uses VR technology to teach them about the causes and effects of a ...
Read Full Article...Raiders Legend Jim Plunkett Wants To End Concussion Stigma Through Education…
11-27-2018
Raiders Legend Jim Plunkett Wants To End Concussion Stigma Through Education ForbesRaiders legend Jim Plunkett wants every football player to know more about concussions, preventing injury.
Read Full Article...Head Smart: Wisconsin Researchers Make Concussions a Priority - Shepherd Express
Head Smart: Wisconsin Researchers Make Concussions a Priority Shepherd ExpressIn October, the world's most comprehensive concussion study received a new infusion of $22.5 million to continue its work examining the impact…
Read Full Article...DC Children's Hospital Turns to mHealth for Concussion Treatment - mHealthIntelligence.com
DC Children's Hospital Turns to mHealth for Concussion Treatment mHealthIntelligence.comA DC-based children's hospital is launching a year-long program the will use mHealth and virtual reality to improve care management for children…
Read Full Article...Pamplin Media Group - Concussion leaves teen injured and isolated - Pamplin Media Group
Pamplin Media Group - Concussion leaves teen injured and isolated Pamplin Media GroupConcussion leaves teen injured and isolated , Local News, Portland local News, Breaking News alerts for Portland city.
Read Full Article...The Concussion Gap: Head injuries in girls soccer are an 'unpublicized epidemic' - InvestigateWest
The Concussion Gap: Head injuries in girls soccer are an 'unpublicized epidemic' InvestigateWestWhen it comes to concussion in sports, all eyes are on football, or so it seems. But it's not…
Read Full Article...Don’t be brainwashed by new book that rejects sound football-CTE research - Idaho Statesman
Don’t be brainwashed by new book that rejects sound football-CTE research Idaho StatesmanA new book that rejects the research connecting football concussions to neurodegenerative diseases is circulating some dangerous marketing that…
Read Full Article...New concussion recommendations for kids: Light activity, electronics OK during recovery, study suggests - Science Daily
New concussion recommendations for kids: Light activity, electronics OK during recovery, study suggests Science DailyThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its concussion recommendations to support children and teens engaging…
Read Full Article...Bob Costas Supports CLF Initiative to Educate Media Members on Concussions - Sports Illustrated
Bob Costas Supports CLF Initiative to Educate Media Members on Concussions Sports IllustratedHow should announcers treat the issue of concussions during live broadcasts? Honestly, says Bob Costas.
Read Full Article...NFL Announcers Need to Talk About Concussions. Someone’s Teaching Them. - The Ringer
NFL Announcers Need to Talk About Concussions. Someone’s Teaching Them. The RingerFootball announcers care about brain injuries. But they often lack the vocabulary to talk about them. Chris Nowinski has a…
Read Full Article...Concussion Impact: Are Football’s Days Numbered? - NBC Connecticut
Concussion Impact: Are Football’s Days Numbered? NBC ConnecticutAlthough football is still the top boys sport at high schools across the country, fewer students are playing, according to the National Federation of…
Read Full Article...NCAA and Department of Defense expand concussion study with $22.5 million in new funding - IU Newsroom
NCAA and Department of Defense expand concussion study with $22.5 million in new funding IU NewsroomNearly $22.5 million in new funds from the U.S. Department of Defense and NCAA will expand…
Read Full Article...Douglas eighth-grader's sports concussions project in national science competition - MDJOnline.com
Douglas eighth-grader's sports concussions project in national science competition MDJOnline.comA Douglas County student known for figuring out how to make things work is using her natural curiosity to address a growing…
Read Full Article...Pop Warner Partners With Concussion Education Program CrashCourse - SportTechie
Pop Warner Partners With Concussion Education Program CrashCourse SportTechieAll Pop Warner participants will receive access to CrashCourse, an interactive program providing concussion education.
Read Full Article...Stanford concussion education initiative partners with Pop Warner - The Stanford Daily
Stanford concussion education initiative partners with Pop Warner The Stanford DailyOn Oct. 18, the concussion awareness initiative known as CrashCourse, developed by Stanford researchers and student-athletes, announced that it has ...
Read Full Article...Tackling concussion - Stanford University News
Tackling concussion Stanford University NewsDoctors, brain scientists and coaches alike used to think a concussion was no big deal – you get knocked out for a second, then you get it…
Read Full Article...Pop Warner Launches First-Ever Concussion Education Program - Fanbuzz
Pop Warner Launches First-Ever Concussion Education Program FanbuzzPop Warner, the nation's biggest youth football program, is launching a virtual concussion-awareness program for all 325000 participants.
Read Full Article...Pop Warner football is offering 'crash course' on concussion conundrum - USA TODAY
Pop Warner football is offering 'crash course' on concussion conundrum USA TODAYPop Warner will offer a concussion education initiative to its 325000 participants nationwide — roughly 225000 football players and 100000…
Read Full Article...Concussion researchers study head motion in high school football hits - Stanford Medical Center Report
Concussion researchers study head motion in high school football hits Stanford Medical Center ReportThree Bay Area high school football teams have been outfitted with mouthguards that measure head motion. Stanford scientists…
Read Full Article...Sahuarita helps students ease back into studies after a concussion - Arizona Education News Service
Sahuarita helps students ease back into studies after a concussion Arizona Education News ServiceWhen a high school student suffers a concussion it takes time for them to return to their normal…
Read Full Article...Rethinking concussion education for a new generation of athletes - Stanford University News
Rethinking concussion education for a new generation of athletes Stanford University NewsBrandon Simmons, a captain for the Stanford Cardinal football team, remembers sustaining his first concussion during a high school game…
Read Full Article...Parents and health care providers welcome CDC guidelines on concussions - NJTV News
Parents and health care providers welcome CDC guidelines on concussions NJTV NewsThe Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey and other public health groups and health care providers convened to discuss the…
Read Full Article...South Florida Doctor Explores 'Concussion Pill' To Help High School Football Players - WLRN
South Florida Doctor Explores 'Concussion Pill' To Help High School Football Players WLRNThe University of Miami's Sports Medicine Institute concussion program is testing a medical marijuana pill for high school football…
Read Full Article...Did One Hit Lead to a 13-Year-Old's Suicide? - Bleacher Report
Did One Hit Lead to a 13-Year-Old's Suicide? Bleacher ReportMore than a thousand people came to James Ransom's funeral. His parents, Greg and Courtney, and his sisters, Julia and Lillie, were…
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The Concussion Discussion: Understanding the risks facing today's athletes - KTAR.com
The Concussion Discussion: Understanding the risks facing today's athletes KTAR.comWe have entered an age of enlightenment on the topic of concussions. Advancements in technology and research have changed the game for…
Read Full Article...It's Time to End Football in High School - Education Week
It's Time to End Football in High School Education WeekMore than one million high school students participate in tackle football programs at their schools, during which they each sustain hundreds of…
Read Full Article...CDC releases new guidance on diagnosing, managing concussions - AAP News
CDC releases new guidance on diagnosing, managing concussions AAP NewsChildren who have suffered mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) should start gradually returning to physical and cognitive activity after a few days…
Read Full Article...Non-Profit Uses mHealth to Improve Concussion Education, Treatment - mHealthIntelligence.com
Non-Profit Uses mHealth to Improve Concussion Education, Treatment mHealthIntelligence.comA global non-profit has launched an mHealth platform, which includes digital health tools and VR technology, to help diagnose and treat concussions.
Read Full Article...Stanford University Collaborates With TeachAids To Launch Concussion Education Course - CBS San Francisco
Stanford University Collaborates With TeachAids To Launch Concussion Education Course CBS San FranciscoRyan Mayer. The rapidly expanding field of concussion prevention and education has added a new course today with the…
Read Full Article...5 Questions: What families should know about concussions | News Center - Stanford Medical Center Report
5 Questions: What families should know about concussions | News Center Stanford Medical Center ReportAngela Lumba-Brown, MD, co-director of the Stanford Concussion and Brain Performance Center, is the lead author of…
Read Full Article...Concussion protocol for high school sports - Knoe.com
Concussion protocol for high school sports Knoe.comHigh school football kicks off this week, but for some people, the sport brings safety concerns.
Read Full Article...Former football prospect shares his concussion story | Cronkite News - Cronkite News
Former football prospect shares his concussion story | Cronkite News Cronkite NewsA new survey says more Arizona parents aren't allowing their children to play football due to concussion fears. A former…
Read Full Article...Fearing concussions, more high-school athletes walking away from football, survey suggests - AZCentral
Fearing concussions, more high-school athletes walking away from football, survey suggests AZCentralA new survey shows that more Arizona high-school athletes are more aware of the effects of concussions and are avoiding…
Read Full Article...Barrow Institute: More parents, teen athletes worried about concussions - KTAR.com
Barrow Institute: More parents, teen athletes worried about concussions KTAR.comA Barrow Neurological Institute survey found more teen athletes in Arizona are likely to step away from their sport due to fears…
Read Full Article...WAVi scans help JSerra football take step forward in concussion prevention, education - FOXSports.com
WAVi scans help JSerra football take step forward in concussion prevention, education FOXSports.comThe WAVi scan was developed by researchers at the University of Colorado over the past decade with its main…
Read Full Article...Does pro-cycling have a concussion problem? - Medical Xpress
Does pro-cycling have a concussion problem? Medical XpressThe Tour de France is unquestionably one of the most famous events in the professional sporting calendar. Some of the finest athletes on the…
Read Full Article...Head Games: How to identify a concussion - Loma Linda University Health
Head Games: How to identify a concussion Loma Linda University HealthBrain injuries, such as a concussion, have become a growing conversation among athletes and their parents says Lauren Simon, MD, director…
Read Full Article...Wisconsin researcher: Sharpen warnings about brain injury - WisconsinWatch.org
Wisconsin researcher: Sharpen warnings about brain injury WisconsinWatch.orgUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison study is testing whether explicit warnings about dementia, other problems increase athletes' willingness to report concussions.
Read Full Article...This Mother's Day, know the symptoms of concussion - The Conversation - Canada
This Mother's Day, know the symptoms of concussion The Conversation - CanadaAll parents should understand the symptoms of concussion, whether their child plays sports or not.
Read Full Article...Concussion: Video Education Program for High School Football Players - United States Sports Academy Sports Journal
Concussion: Video Education Program for High School Football Players United States Sports Academy Sports JournalAuthors: Gillian Hotz, Ph.D.; Raymond Crittenden, M.S.; Bryan Pomares, M.H.S.; Jonathan Siegel, B.S.; Kester Nedd, D.O.;. Corresponding…
Read Full Article...Concussion education must be included in school curriculums - UT The Daily Texan
Concussion education must be included in school curriculums UT The Daily TexanAt the age of 15, I was kicked in the face while playing soccer, leaving me with a traumatic concussion…
Read Full Article...EMF, NFL team up to provide concussion education - NFL.com
EMF, NFL team up to provide concussion education NFL.comThe Emergency Medicine Foundation and the NFL have partnered to provide an online continuing medical education course on the assessment and ...
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