Posts Tagged ‘high school athletes and concussions’
By Paul Stone On December 26th, 2018
One of the biggest hurdles in effectively tracking and reducing the effects of concussions is simply getting athletes to report their injuries. Countless studies have shown that a number of factors contribute to how willing athletes are to report their symptoms and changing the fundamental culture within a team can be a slow, difficult process.…
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By Paul Stone On May 3rd, 2018
There are many reasons it can be dangerous to return to sports or other physical activities too soon after a concussion, one of the most significant being the increased risk of more severe brain injuries. However, a new study indicates athletes may be vulnerable to other forms of injury you might not expect after a…
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By Paul Stone On June 30th, 2017
Despite all the research and headlines released about concussions over the past few years, there is still a shocking amount we don’t know about these brain injuries – especially when it comes to how they affect us in the long-run. There has been some evidence to suggest concussions could contribute to long-term issues with memory…
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By Paul Stone On May 1st, 2017
The past years have seen great strides in concussion education for high school athletes. Now, most football players (as well as athletes in other contact sports) receiving training on the symptoms, long-term risks, and prevention techniques for concussions at the start of each season. Unfortunately, a new study suggests many athletes are still falling through…
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