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Concussions in Sports Articles
Find return-to-play guidelines and how to avoid, recognize, and treat concussions in youth sports.
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This easily accessible concussion education course is brought to you by TeachAids and Stanford University.
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A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a...
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PCA is proud to join the Body Confident Sport program to help girls build body confidence and make sports a...
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Katie Hurley, The Jed Foundation provides parents and caregivers 12 tips for talking to their teen athletes
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Sports teams offer unique opportunities to create spaces where teens and young adults feel safe, seen,...
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The Concussion Legacy Foundation defines a negative concussion culture as a team environment where athletes...
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The goal of the Concussion Legacy Foundation’s Team Up Speak UpTM campaign is for as many athletes as...
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Dr. Robert Cantu is the medical director and co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit...
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Use our printable back-to-school guide to help you make this your best sports season ever!
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Watch for headache, drowsiness, irritability and inability to concentrate if you suspect a concussion.
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Playing Through A Concussion Is No Sign Of Toughness
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Former NFL QB, Scott Secules, stresses the necessity of benching a player immediately after a concussion.
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Follow these 5 steps when returning to play after a traumatic brain injury.