Posts Tagged ‘hockey and TBI’
By Paul Stone On June 14th, 2018
Throughout his nine seasons in the NHL, Daniel Carcillo was known as an enforcer – the guy most likely to start a fight or brutally crash into other players. His rough play style even helped lead him to two Stanley Cups. But, these days, he says he would give it all up if he had…
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By Paul Stone On January 8th, 2016
A new study suggests concussion rates in youth hockey are in line with the injury risk associated with other high-contact sports, though many of the injuries may be the result of illegal moves on the ice. The findings, published in the journal Pediatrics, show that youth hockey players experienced approximately 1.6 concussions for every 1,000…
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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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