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New
Study
Finds
Increase
in
Concussion-Related
ER
Visits
for Kids
Ages
8-13 |
A new
study in
the
journal
Pediatrics
found
that 40%
of
patients
seen in
the ER
for
sports-related
concussions
were
between
the ages
of 8 and
13.
While
much
attention
has been
devoted
to high
school
athletes,
there is
very
little
information
on the
effects
of
concussions
on
younger
brains.
Adolescent
brains
take
longer
to heal
after
injury
than
adult
brains,
and
there is
concern
that
even
more
caution
is
advised in middle-
and
elementary
school
children.
Know the
signs
and
symptoms
and make
sure a
medical
professional
determines
when it
is safe
to
return
to play
before
resuming
activity.
full
story
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 Massachusetts
Issues Public Health
Advisory Regarding
Sports-Related
Concussions
The
Massachusetts
Dept. of
Public
Health
released a
public
health
advisory to
coaches,
athletic
directors,
superintendents,
physicians,
and others
outlining
the
requirements
of the
new
state
concussion
law
which is in
effect for
the upcoming
fall season.
Under these
provisions,
all schools
subject to
rules
established
by the state
athletic
association
must
participate
in an annual
concussion
education
program.
In addition,
the law
requires
parents,
coaches,
athletic
directors
and other
personnel to
complete a
Sports Head
Injury and
Concussion
Awareness
Course.
Training
provided by
the
National
Federation
of High
School
Associations
(NFHS) or a
new
CDC concussion video
(see right),
fulfills the
state
requirements.
Full story
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New Poster For NFL
Locker
Rooms |
Protect Youth Athletes:
What To Do If Your
Child is Hurt |
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This
poster
developed for NFL players by the NFL, CDC, NFL Players'
Association and others, now hangs in each team's locker
room. Highlights:
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Remove them from practice or play
immediately
- Seek medical attention
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Make sure your child does not return to
play until they have received the OK from a
medical professional and are 100%
symptom-free, at rest and during exertion
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There are an estimated 3.8 million
sports and recreation-related
concussions annually
-Centers for
Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
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| WA State's Lystedt Law |
Zackery Lystedt's story |
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Named after Zackery Lystedt,
(see
feature story ) a middle
school football player who suffered a catastrophic head injury
during a game, this law requires athletes to be removed from
play or practice if a concussion is suspected, and more. Here
are some important resources for states or school districts
considering similar legislation or policies:
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Zackery Lystedt, a WA State middle school
football player inspired the Lystedt Law, as reported by CBS
News
watch video..
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