Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher, Chair, Sports Medicine Committee, American Academy of Neurology says yes, and here's why.
What happens inside the brain after impact?
Dr. Stanley Herring, member of the NFL's Head, Neck, and Spine Committee explains the physiology of a concussion.
How can I keep my son from suffering a concussion on the football field?
Dr. Michael Koester, Director, Slocum Sports Medicine, Eugene OR gives us the latest advice.
Dr. William Meehan/ Dr. Rejean Guerriero
Harvard Medical School & Micheli Center for Injury Prevention
What are current recommendations for concussion recovery, treatment, and return-to-play?
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Chief medical correspondent for CNN; practicing neurosurgeon
CNN's Explain it to me: Concussions
REMOVE athlete from play
REFER to medical provider
REST no sports, no texting/TV
RETURN only with doctor's OK
Source: Children's Hospital Boston, Sports Concussion Clinic
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