Posts Tagged ‘female soccer players’
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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By Paul Stone On January 24th, 2014
While football continues to dominate the discussion surrounding sports-related brain injuries, it is often easy to forget that numerous other sports are also facing their own concussion problems. Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the United States, and so it makes sense that it receives the most attention from the media. But, it…
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By jasonmaddox On March 21st, 2013
The topic of concussions in young athletes has been in the headlines lately, much of which has focused on preventing and recognizing the signs of concussion. Because concussions are so common in football, a predominately male sport, the news of concussion risks to female athletes has been more limited. The American Academy of Neurology recently…
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