Posts Tagged ‘sports-related concussions’
By Paul Stone On June 15th, 2016
Today, Sports Illustrated published a huge article on a new wearable piece of technology that is purported to protect athletes against concussions. Sound familiar? It seems every few months a…
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By Paul Stone On May 17th, 2016
When you speak about concussions in athletics, it is hard not to speak about football. It has received the most attention by far for its handling of concussions thanks to…
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By Paul Stone On May 10th, 2016
Sports leagues across the country have instituted policies which pull players from play if they are suspected of experiencing a concussion, but there is plenty of evidence to show the…
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By Paul Stone On January 13th, 2016
This football season has seen more reported concussions than any season since Frontline began formally tracking NFL-related concussions in 2012, but many are taking this as good news. You might…
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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…
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By Paul Stone On December 28th, 2015
Much of Oklahoma just received its first snow for the season. While it isn’t likely to stick around long, there’s a good chance we will see more winter weather before…
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By Rolf Gainer On March 31st, 2015
Florida has incurred much debate with the state’s recent rule to require headgear for girls’ lacrosse. Boys’ lacrosse players have worn hard-shell helmets with face protection for years and goal…
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By Paul Stone On January 13th, 2015
As the long-term risks associated with repeated concussions have become more widely known, numerous laws have been enacted across the country to protect student athletes. According to a new study…
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By Paul Stone On August 20th, 2014
As the issue of brain injuries in football has become a larger concern over the past few years, high school football had experienced a dip in participation. For four years,…
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By Paul Stone On August 18th, 2014
It won’t be long before countless families across the nation will start spending every Friday in the stands watching their local high school football team. Many are there to support…
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