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MMA fighter detained after attacking employee in Moscow’s education department -…
02-21-2019
MMA fighter detained after attacking employee in Moscow’s education department Bloody ElbowSeveral assailants attacked Ilya Guskov, an employee in Moscow's Department of Education, hospitalizing the government official. One of the assailants has ...
Read Full Article...Student athlete concussions and lack of certified athletic trainers - -…
02-21-2019
Student athlete concussions and lack of certified athletic trainers - KUSISAN DIEGO (KUSI) – A new study published in the National Athletic Trainers' Association Journal of Athletic Training suggests student athletes who attended ...
Read Full Article...Ontario government’s repeal of sex-ed material also removed explicit mention of…
02-21-2019
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...WHL Alumni Spotlight: Sheldon Kennedy - Western Hockey League
02-20-2019
WHL Alumni Spotlight: Sheldon Kennedy Western Hockey LeagueSince retiring from professional hockey, WHL alumnus Sheldon Kennedy has dedicated his career to speaking out against child abuse, harassment and bullying ...
Read Full Article...To what extent are districts, schools liable for students' safety? -…
02-20-2019
To what extent are districts, schools liable for students' safety? Education DiveWhile a school's primary goal is to educate students, another priority is providing a safe environment. It's a responsibility enforced in federal, state and local laws, ...
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...Minister told about violence concerns at ACT school almost a year…
02-19-2019
Minister told about violence concerns at ACT school almost a year ago Sydney Morning HeraldACT Education Minister Yvette Berry was contacted about violence and safety concerns at a Canberra school in early 2018 but the education directorate only ...
Read Full Article...Windsor school officials implement concussion protocols | Windsor - Journal Inquirer
02-14-2019
Windsor school officials implement concussion protocols | Windsor Journal InquirerWINDSOR — School officials have implemented specific protocols for returning a student to learning after he or she has suffered a concession.
Read Full Article...Rugby concussions on the rise as players increase in size, studies…
02-12-2019
Rugby concussions on the rise as players increase in size, studies show The Irish TimesExpert says findings indicate reducing concussion incidence is complex.
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...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...Is Pac-12 football hurt by chill attitude of West Coast? Just…
02-01-2019
Is Pac-12 football hurt by chill attitude of West Coast? Just look at the recruiting talent pool The Seattle TimesThe Pac-12 is facing numerous challenges as it attempts to keep pace with the SEC, Big Ten and other Power Five conferences, but there might 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...Curbing Concussions: Brain Injury Moves To The Forefront Of Sports Medicine…
01-31-2019
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...Virginia Lawmaker’s Bill Promotes Education Among Parents, Student-Athletes About Concussions -…
01-29-2019
Virginia Lawmaker’s Bill Promotes Education Among Parents, Student-Athletes About Concussions The Republican StandardIn the decade since the effects of concussions in professional sports became widely and publicly known, younger athletes have been warned of the dangers ...
Read Full Article...Hawaii taps its culture of caring to battle head injuries -…
01-24-2019
Hawaii taps its culture of caring to battle head injuries Pamplin Media GroupAthletic trainers' constant presence is considered an essential part of any school's athletic program and a key to preventing concussions.
Read Full Article...Patriot Perspective: When in doubt, sit them out - The Lake…
01-21-2019
Patriot Perspective: When in doubt, sit them out The Lake Country EchoConcussions are an unfortunate part of high school athletics. Gone are the days of, "Get back in there!" or "He just got his bell rung; he'll be fine!" All levels of ...
Read Full Article...Brain vital signs detect neurophysiological impairments in players with concussions -…
01-18-2019
Brain vital signs detect neurophysiological impairments in players with concussions News-Medical.netA team of Canadian and U.S. brain researchers have published results from a multi-year hockey concussion study, which tracked the brain function of young ...
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...Athletes should build neck strength to reduce concussion risk, researchers recommend…
01-16-2019
Athletes should build neck strength to reduce concussion risk, researchers recommend Science DailyResearchers have proposed a way to mitigate risk for football and soccer players and others at risk of concussion: Protect your head with neck-strengthening ...
Read Full Article...Quality of life in adolescents recovering from sports-related concussion or fracture…
01-15-2019
Quality of life in adolescents recovering from sports-related concussion or fracture Science DailyResearchers studied health-related quality of life in adolescents with sports-related concussion or extremity fracture during their recovery periods.
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...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...Alden-Conger basketball player shares story of her concussion - Albert Lea…
12-17-2018
Alden-Conger basketball player shares story of her concussion - Albert Lea Tribune Albert Lea TribuneThank you for supporting local journalism and your community! We hope you enjoy 10 free stories each month and we invite you to subscribe to unlimited digital ...
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...Column: Football has no place at institutions of higher education -…
12-04-2018
Column: Football has no place at institutions of higher education The ManeaterUniversity of Missouri - Columbia's student-run newspaper since 1955.
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...Ryan McHugh says more education needed on concussion issue - Irish…
12-01-2018
Ryan McHugh says more education needed on concussion issue Irish ExaminerA bleed on the brain and two concussions in the space of seven months convinced Ryan McHugh to take a complete break from football. Donegal's two-time ...
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
11-27-2018
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 of head injuries ...
Read Full Article...DC Children's Hospital Turns to mHealth for Concussion Treatment - mHealthIntelligence.com
11-21-2018
DC Children's Hospital Turns to mHealth for Concussion Treatment mHealthIntelligence.comNovember 21, 2018 - A Washington, DC-based pediatric hospital will be using an mHealth platform to improve concussion treatment for children and ...
Read Full Article...The Concussion Gap: Head injuries in girls soccer are an 'unpublicized…
11-14-2018
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 just football that causes a high number of head injuries among young ...
Read Full Article...Don’t be brainwashed by new book that rejects sound football-CTE research…
11-14-2018
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 people need ...
Read Full Article...Whistler hockey mom calls for more education on concussion, stricter penalties…
11-13-2018
Whistler hockey mom calls for more education on concussion, stricter penalties for dangerous plays CBC SportsAs the NHL reached a tentative settlement with retired players over a concussion lawsuit, a Whistler woman and self-described "hockey mom" is calling for ...
Read Full Article...New concussion recommendations for kids: Light activity, electronics OK during recovery…
11-12-2018
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 in light physical activity and ...
Read Full Article...Bob Costas Supports CLF Initiative to Educate Media Members on Concussions…
11-09-2018
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. -…
11-08-2018
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 new program that's trying to help them.
Read Full Article...Concussion Impact: Are Football’s Days Numbered? - NBC Connecticut
11-04-2018
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 High School ...
Read Full Article...NCAA and Department of Defense expand concussion study with $22.5 million…
10-31-2018
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 the world's most comprehensive study on concussions and injury ...
Read Full Article...Douglas eighth-grader's sports concussions project in national science competition - MDJOnline.com
10-24-2018
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 concern in youth sports.
Read Full Article...Pop Warner Partners With Concussion Education Program CrashCourse - SportTechie
10-22-2018
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…
10-22-2018
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...N.B. doctors push for education in the advancements of concussion treatments…
10-22-2018
N.B. doctors push for education in the advancements of concussion treatments Global News HalifaxWATCH: A group of doctors and therapists in New Brunswick are trying to help other health care professionals learn the most up to date information relating to ...
Read Full Article...Youth Sports Leagues Admit to Dodging Concussion Safety Laws - NBC…
10-21-2018
Youth Sports Leagues Admit to Dodging Concussion Safety Laws NBC Bay AreaThe Investigative Unit surveyed hundreds of youth sports leagues across the Bay Area to find out if teams are adhering to California's concussion safety laws.
Read Full Article...Tackling concussion - Stanford University News
10-19-2018
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 back together and ...
Read Full Article...Pop Warner football is offering 'crash course' on concussion conundrum -…
10-18-2018
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 more in cheer and ...
Read Full Article...With Dangers of Everyday Concussions Revealed, Scientists Race to Find Solutions…
10-17-2018
With Dangers of Everyday Concussions Revealed, Scientists Race to Find Solutions UCSF News ServicesUCSF scientists are working to understand how concussions cause long-term cognitive damage – and how they might be treated.
Read Full Article...Concussion researchers study head motion in high school football hits -…
10-15-2018
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 hope to use the data to better ...
Read Full Article...Sahuarita helps students ease back into studies after a concussion -…
10-10-2018
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 level of physical and cognitive functioning, and a Sahuarita ...
Read Full Article...Rethinking concussion education for a new generation of athletes - Stanford…
09-28-2018
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 in Arlington, Texas.
Read Full Article...Rowan's Law Day marked in Thunder Bay with concussion workshop for…
09-25-2018
Rowan's Law Day marked in Thunder Bay with concussion workshop for students CBC.caStudents in Grade 7 to 10 in Thunder Bay, Ont., are taking part in a special one-day workshop Tuesday focusing on concussions and the importance of reporting ...
Read Full Article...Local coaches, players combating concussions with technique, exercises - Press of…
09-24-2018
Local coaches, players combating concussions with technique, exercises Press of Atlantic CityMainland girls soccer coach Alex Weidman watches two of his players stretch their neck muscles by using a rolled-up practice jersey as resistance.
Read Full Article...Parents and health care providers welcome CDC guidelines on concussions -…
09-21-2018
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 recently published guidelines by the ...
Read Full Article...South Florida Doctor Explores 'Concussion Pill' To Help High School Football…
09-20-2018
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 players.
Read Full Article...Study shows how head, neck positioning affects concussion risk - Stanford…
09-19-2018
Study shows how head, neck positioning affects concussion risk Stanford Medical Center ReportThe way the head and neck are positioned during a head-on impact may significantly affect the risk of concussion, but tensed up neck muscles seem to offer far ...
Read Full Article...Oregon high school football player sues for $38 million after suffering…
09-13-2018
Oregon high school football player sues for $38 million after suffering concussion OregonLive.comThe parents of 17-year-old Connor Martin claims that the Hermiston School District failed to follow state law regarding concussion response, and now their son is ...
Read Full Article...The Concussion Discussion: Understanding the risks facing today's athletes - KTAR.com
09-12-2018
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 everyone, from ...
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…
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...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...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...Why Rowan's Law has a long way to go to tackle the teen concussion 'epidemic' - CBC.ca
Why Rowan's Law has a long way to go to tackle the teen concussion 'epidemic' CBC.caMaddy Hearne never wanted to become an expert in how to recover from a concussion, but…
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...US Soccer, Recognize to Recover, Presented by Thorne, and ThinkTaylor Partner for Concussion Awareness Week - U.S. Soccer
US Soccer, Recognize to Recover, Presented by Thorne, and ThinkTaylor Partner for Concussion Awareness Week U.S. SoccerCHICAGO (Aug. 30, 2018) – As U.S. Soccer and ThinkTaylor continue their partnership to promote…
Read Full Article...With danger of concussions better known, high school football programs take notice - Tribune-Review
With danger of concussions better known, high school football programs take notice Tribune-ReviewNick Vari went across the middle for a pass during a seven-on-seven game last summer against Penn Hills. Just…
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...Using virtual reality goggles, Pac-12 research project aims to ‘unpack the history of concussion’ - East Bay Times
Using virtual reality goggles, Pac-12 research project aims to ‘unpack the history of concussion’ East Bay TimesA research project launches this fall that will use VR goggles to help diagnose and…
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...Iowa program provides concussion insurance for high school athletes - Omaha World-Herald
Iowa program provides concussion insurance for high school athletes Omaha World-HeraldThe IHSAA and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation have launched an insurance program for high school athletes who suffer possible concussions…
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...New Concussion Frontiers: Good News for Brain Injuries - U.S. News & World Report
New Concussion Frontiers: Good News for Brain Injuries U.S. News & World ReportThe human brain is arguably the most complex and fascinating organ structure. About 3 pounds in weight, it contains…
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...Former student athlete sues Darien after concussion injuries - The Darien News
Former student athlete sues Darien after concussion injuries The Darien NewsDARIEN — A former Darien High School student athlete is suing the town and Board of Education, alleging the mishandling of…
Read Full Article...Sports-related concussion: When it's OK to return to play - Contemporary Pediatrics
Sports-related concussion: When it's OK to return to play Contemporary PediatricsPediatricians need to understand both pathophysiology and management of concussion to correctly address the question of return-to-play for athletes after a…
Read Full Article...OPINION: Keeping your head over concussions - Daily Record
OPINION: Keeping your head over concussions Daily RecordConcerns about sports concussions have been growing rapidly in New Jersey and across the country amid stories of a high percentage of deceased former…
Read Full Article...Tour de France: does pro-cycling have a concussion problem? - The Conversation - UK
Tour de France: does pro-cycling have a concussion problem? The Conversation - UKThe Tour de France is unquestionably one of the most famous events in the professional sporting calendar. Some of…
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…
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Concussions Among High School Athletes Reported at 15% - MedPage Today
Concussions Among High School Athletes Reported at 15% MedPage TodayAbout 15% of the U.S. high school population -- 2.5 million students -- self-reported having at least one concussion related to sports…
Read Full Article...A Broken Culture: The NHL, Injuries and Concussions - thesportsdaily.com
A Broken Culture: The NHL, Injuries and Concussions thesportsdaily.comA couple of weeks ago, TSN ran a five-part special NHL Under Oath detailing the National Hockey League's ongoing legal battle with former…
Read Full Article...Rugby: Education key in understanding concussion handling - All Blacks - Newshub
Rugby: Education key in understanding concussion handling - All Blacks NewshubThe education in the handling of concussion in rugby is an on-going process, but All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster believes…
Read Full Article...Liverpool news: 'Complete solidarity with Loris Karius' - FIFPro working on concussion education video - Goal.com
Liverpool news: 'Complete solidarity with Loris Karius' - FIFPro working on concussion education video Goal.comFollowing the revelation that Loris Karius suffered concussion in the Champions League final, FIFPro has declared “complete…
Read Full Article...Study reveals gaps in follow-up care after concussion - Science Daily
Study reveals gaps in follow-up care after concussion Science DailyBeing discharged from a hospital trauma center after receiving treatment for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) does not necessarily mean that a…
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...Alarming: Nearly 6,800 CT Youths Suffer Concussions | West Hartford, CT - West Hartford, CT Patch
Alarming: Nearly 6,800 CT Youths Suffer Concussions | West Hartford, CT West Hartford, CT PatchNearly 6800 CT Youths Suffer Concussions - West Hartford, CT - A breakdown of youth concussion data…
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...Sports concussions remain a top concern among health experts - Press of Atlantic City
Sports concussions remain a top concern among health experts Press of Atlantic CityATLANTIC CITY — A succession of loud slaps from hockey pucks hitting the boards of the rink at the…
Read Full Article...Coaches and doctors sometimes differ on concussion protocol - The Spokesman-Review
Coaches and doctors sometimes differ on concussion protocol The Spokesman-ReviewAs athletics continues to intensify in high school and youth sports, the importance of concussion protocol and training has heightened despite splintering…
Read Full Article...Rugby players more likely than not to sustain a concussion after 25 matches in a season - The Conversation UK
Rugby players more likely than not to sustain a concussion after 25 matches in a season The Conversation UKNew research has found a tipping point which pushes the probability of rugby…
Read Full Article...Concussion education coming to Caledon - Caledon Enterprise
Concussion education coming to Caledon Caledon EnterpriseThe vast majority of concussions do recover quickly, within seven to 14 days, said physiotherapist, and COPLAY group co-founder Brent Lunnie. A lot of people…
Read Full Article...Concussion law changes highlight importance of education ahead of spring sports season - WXYZ Detroit
Concussion law changes highlight importance of education ahead of spring sports season WXYZ DetroitWhen Michigan students return to athletics for the spring sports season, there will be a renewed interest on…
Read Full Article...Taube gift to launch youth addiction, children's concussion initiatives - Stanford Medical Center Report
Taube gift to launch youth addiction, children's concussion initiatives Stanford Medical Center ReportTwo gifts totaling $14.5 million from Tad and Dianne Taube will fund Stanford efforts to understand, treat and prevent…
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...Concussion experts push more education, awareness - Press of Atlantic City
Concussion experts push more education, awareness Press of Atlantic CityCAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Amid growing evidence that repeated concussions and blows to the head can have long-term, possibly fatal outcomes…
Read Full Article...USSA joins South in concussion education - Lagniappe
USSA joins South in concussion education LagniappeWith the 2017 football season just a few weeks away, the United States Sports Academy recently provided concussion prevention education to players from ...
Read Full Article...When it comes to youth and concussions, education is key - The Tennessean
When it comes to youth and concussions, education is key The TennesseanPearl-Cohn High School's Tony Brunetti knows that concussions are an unfortunate part of the game he loves, and like most…
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