The "Evolution" of NFL safety measures
The NFL's 60-second spot that aired during the third quarter of the Super Bowl introduced the league's new website that focuses on the game's evolution and safety measures that have been implemented over the years. The ad, produced by the director of "Friday Night Lights," opened...A concussion is a brain injury that can occur in any sport. The good news is most of them heal within a short period of time, like any other sports-related injury. But what makes concussions unique is that they are invisible and it's hard to know exactly when an injured brain has completely healed. So take all the time you need, and be patient. It's not worth the risk.
CDC: Clinicians' concussion course
Guidelines: Team Physicians (Dec. 2011)
Guidelines: When to Play, When to Quit (by Dr. Robert Cantu, Nov. 2011)
New guidelines for return-to-play and when to retire for good Dr. Robert Cantu, Neurosurgeon, Boston University School of Medicine
Portable brain scanner may reduce number of CT scans
Concussion testing integrated into soccer registration
NATA Youth Sports Safety Summit
Marjorie J. Albohm, MS, ATC President, National Athletic Trainers Assoc.
Why it Matters
Jean Rickerson Founder, editor SportsConcussions.org
“We join the NFL and the NCAA in calling for concussion legislation in all remaining states. We've seen remarkable improvement in safety on the field and standards of care after laws are passed. Athletes need to be removed from play if a concussion is suspected, and not allowed to return to activity until they receive permission from a medical provider trained in the diagnosis and management of concussion. The laws make a tremendous difference."
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
