It’s difficult to find a high school, or college, that does not require baseline ImPact testing for their athletes. And, facts about concussions – the symptoms, risks and recovery – continue to receive a great deal of press. We are still learning about how concussions impact athletes and do not have hard and fast rules [...]

[Read more →]

As my youngest approaches high school graduation, I’m thinking back to how much I’ve learned about sports injuries and treatment, all because of him. He spent his first 15 years fairly injury-free. Maybe it was because our life overseas was not as sports and training focused. But bones, noses, tendons and skin all came apart [...]

[Read more →]

A very well-educated panel delivered a comprehensive talk on concussions – what they are, how they are diagnosed on the sideline, treatment, return to school and return to play guidelines and the role of neuropsychology testing in concussions (baseline & post-concussion). It was the “Dream Team” of medical and psychological experts. They were wise to [...]

[Read more →]

A very well-educated panel delivered a comprehensive talk on concussions – what they are, how they are diagnosed on the sideline, treatment, return to school and return to play guidelines and the role of neuropsychology testing in concussions (baseline & post-concussion). It was the “Dream Team” of medical and psychological experts. They were wise to [...]

[Read more →]

I attended the 13th Annual Sports Medicine for the Young Athlete Conference, sponsored by the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and was impressed. I focused my attention on adolescent concussion updates and learned some new information and also affirmed some of my current beliefs. Bottom line: adolescent concussions are dangerous and the [...]

[Read more →]

The National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) has just officially backed the Protecting Student Athletes from Concussion Act of 2010. Learn more »

[Read more →]

The neurology specialists conduct research and report findings on concussions to help us better understand concussions and offer best practices for treatment. We want to know how to take care of our athletes so they can have a long, healthy life. Accurate information and access to good medical care is key. This “care-taking” role is [...]

[Read more →]

Effective July 1st, new laws have been put in place to increase awareness about head injuries. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, cycling, football, basketball and soccer top the list of sports that result in concussions. When 20-percent of all football players sustain a concussion per season, more needs to be done to [...]

[Read more →]

Take the time to read this complete post about concussions. It comes from a group focused on youth sports parenting. What action will you be taking?

[Read more →]

An NFL blog makes the topic of concussions personal. “This document should not show up in the hands of any parent,” Guskiewicz said. “It doesn’t pertain to them. The three helmets mentioned might be the three lowest-performing helmets at the youth level. We don’t know.” Asked if he would use the information while choosing helmets [...]

[Read more →]