Tackle football is like smoking – the longer you do it, the greater the danger. If you are a parent, we strongly recommend you delay enrolling your child in tackle football until the age of 14.
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Every Concussion Is Different A “concussion” is the historical term representing low-velocity injuries that cause brain “shaking.” (1)(the word, in fact, is derived from the Latin concutere, meaning to shake violently) It is a subset of mTBI (mild traumatic brain injury) (2)(, a term with which it is often used interchangeably. (1) In layperson’s terms, a concussion results from trauma
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Myth Or Fact? Sports concussion myths are still common, despite increased media focus and education in recent years. Here are some of the many myths about concussions and the facts. How And In What Sports Do Concussions Occur? Myth: A concussion only occurs as a result of a direct blow to the head. Fact: A concussion may
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From the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY, a study was published on October 16, 2019 reviling new research that the effects from a concussion were seen after 1 year. MINNEAPOLIS – How long does it take an athlete to recover from a concussion? New research has found an athlete’s brain may still not be fully recovered one year
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New research is out from the Pediatrics Journal (Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics)! There is insufficient evidence to support the uniform use of headgear or mouth guards to prevent concussions in youth soccer athletes. Snip-its below were taken from the original article. Participation in youth soccer in the United States continues to
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With summer all-star games, tournaments, travel ball and sports camps come the risk of brain injury For an increasing number of kids these days playing sports doesn’t end with the school year. If anything, the competitive intensity of the all-star, tournament, travel ball, showcases, and sports camps that fill up their summer vacations, means increased
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