Televisions around the world are tune into the Winter Olympics right now, with the dramatic events on ice often pulling in the most viewers. Remember the ‘miracle’ men’s hockey team of 1980? Or any number of the graceful gals who …
concussions
Is it a Concussion? Would You Know What to Do?
A recent news report from the Journal of Athletic Training found many high school football players don’t know enough about the symptoms and consequences of a concussion. Concussions are serious business. They can lead to brain hemorrhage, coma and death
…Concussion or Neck Injury: How Do You Know the Difference?
Concussions are the most common injuries from playing football. Often, a player will report similar symptoms and it turns out it’s a neck injury. Recent research from the University at Buffalo medical faculty sought a way to distinguish between concussion
…Return of Football Season Brings Attention to High Injury Rates and Need for Prevention
Post provided by The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
According to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
– The 2009 football season saw over 1.2 million football-related injuries
– Such injuries resulted in more than $2.8 billion total medical costs …
