Posts Tagged ‘concussion protocol’
By Paul Stone On July 5th, 2018
It seems like every other week I hear a new story of a sports league or team flagrantly ignoring the risks of concussions to get players back into the game. So, it was a relief this week when I saw the news of a team actually being more cautious than the rules dictate. Devin Mesoraco,…
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By Paul Stone On June 18th, 2018
It seems like every four years the World Cup manages to find new ways to show how not to handle concussions. In the past, this typically included completely ignoring the head injuries, or quickly “treating” players on the sideline before sending them back onto the field. This year, however, Morocco has managed to up the…
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By Paul Stone On June 8th, 2018
This weekend, millions will be watching as jockey Mike Smith rides Justify in an attempt to win a Triple Crown. However, few are prepared in the event of a head injury on the track. Unlike the majority of sports these days, horse racing still continues without the protection of a concussion protocol for jockeys, despite…
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By Paul Stone On December 11th, 2017
Any time the NFL comes under fire for its handling of concussions, the league is sure to mention its “concussion protocol” as one of the leading ways it is protecting players like those listed on w88.com. In theory, the protocol is designed to identify players with potential brain injuries and remove them from the game…
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By Paul Stone On May 22nd, 2017
According to the official record, Tom Brady has never had a concussion in his 17 years playing in the NFL. So, it obviously raised some eyebrows this month when his wife Gisele Bundchen told Charlie Rose on CBS This Morning that Brady has actually experienced several concussions – including one last season. The disclosure was…
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By Paul Stone On March 30th, 2017
There are plenty of reasons to be critical of the NFL’s concussion policies. From the number of high-profile players who manage avoid the concussion protocol when they are obviously injured to the lack of consequences for those who blatantly violate the rules. But, for those who do end up placed in the protocol, it appears…
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