Aug 17, 2017 | Concussion, Football
Want to know the best football helmet to protect against complicated concussions in high school football? How about the football helmet that fits properly? While no helmet can be 100% protective against a concussion, a Sports Health study finds that the best helmets...
Jul 5, 2017 | Baseball, Cheerleading, Football, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Soccer, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized, Volleyball
A high school cheerleader and lacrosse player interested in returning to activity after concussions asked if a change of position could lower concussion risk. The cheerleader would move from base to tumbler, while the lacrosse player would become a wing and not take...
Sep 10, 2016 | Concussion, Football, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized
A 16 year-old running back suffers a direct blow to the head in a Friday night game. He immediately has a headache and dizziness and is removed from the game. He is sent home in the care of his parents after a discussion of particular signs and symptoms that would...