The phenomenon of athletes ignoring the signs of a concussion and staying on the field after an injury is a well-known problem usually attributed to machismo. The boys are just too afraid of being labeled “weak” or “girly” for sitting on the sidelines, according to most brain injury experts. However, a new study suggests that…
ReadDespite girl’s soccer having one of the highest rates of brain injuries behind football, it wasn’t until this year’s World Cup that the sports community became concerned about the management of concussions in the game. Almost certainly thanks to a few brutal collisions and seemingly obvious – though still not confirmed – brain injuries, people…
ReadWith 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…
ReadLast week I discussed the handling of potential brain injuries in the World Cup, along with countless other critics who have seen players endure harsh blows to the head which cause them to collapse and writhe in pain, only to see the players return to the game moments later looking dazed but determined to play…
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