Posts Tagged ‘cheerleading and TBI’
By Paul Stone On May 17th, 2016
When you speak about concussions in athletics, it is hard not to speak about football. It has received the most attention by far for its handling of concussions thanks to the highly-publicized lawsuits against the NFL and the shocking suicides that have been linked back to concussions which occurred while playing football. However, the notion…
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By Paul Stone On October 9th, 2014
Brutal sports like football, boxing, and hockey get most of the attention when it comes to brain injuries in athletics, but there are several other sports with notable issues of their own. One particular sport could even overtake football as one of the most dangerous sports when it comes to the risk of concussions. Jasmine…
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By Paul Stone On August 1st, 2014
With all the media attention on brain injuries within football, many parents are understandably cautious about letting their children sign up for the team this year. Instead, they may be searching for safer alternatives with less risk of concussions or brain trauma. Unfortunately, finding a sport free from the specter of concussions may be more…
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