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latest concussion news:
Vikings' QB Favre gets extra time to heal from last week's concussion, Sunday's game postponed due to snow

Boxing champ Micky Ward subject of the movie "The Fighter" pledges brain to BU

NFL sees 21% increase in reported concussions over last season

German researchers find 10-20% of boxers have persistent impairment from brain trauma

American Academy of Neurology: Concussed athletes should see a specialist before returning to play


Mayo Clinic Hockey Summit recommendations include ban on all hits to the head at all levels

Army identifies blood protein marker which may help identify brain injuries including concussions

 
What becomes of athletes who suffer concussions when young?


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NFL toughens stance on concussions, acknowledging long-term risks and life-changing potential
 

Recently released NFL helmet-impact test results should not be applied to collegiate, high school or youth helmets

NFL considers changes to camps and practices to limit concussions; concerned about sub-concussive hits

NCAA makes 3-man wedge illegal this year hoping to reduce concussions, same as NFL

Tennessee tightens concussion policies for coming school year

Study suggests athletes may need even more time after concussion to fully heal

NJ female teen athlete suffered 15 concussions now struggles daily

DC MLS star Namoff suspends career due to lingering symptoms from concussion suffered Sept 09

MLB All-Star players choosing reinforced helmets to reduce head injuries

Neuroplasticity: can our brains grow, change, and heal themselves at any age?

Emergency room visits for kids with head injuries increased 43% in the last five years

LaPorta passes neuropsychological test but doctors don't allow him to return to play

Indians LaPorta shows no sign of concussion after on-field collision and CT scan

High school softball adds concussion rule

Pro soccer player Twellman ends season due to symptoms from concussion suffered 2 years ago

Former Bengals receiver who died of unrelated causes showed signs of trauma-related brain damage at age 26

Pirates players collide leaving second baseman unconscious; out for series with concussion

Study shows most parents unaware of their local school's concussion policies

Six-yr-old sustains concussion attempting flip off diving board

Quebec bans bodychecking in youth hockey and reduces concussions significantly

Pro hockey player suffers post-concussion syndrome, symptoms originally confused with flu

Canadian amateur football association implements concussion rules to protect all amateur players

Neck muscle strength plays a role in concussion prevention

ESPN's  Preston Plevetes' concussion story, former La Salle football player

Zackery Lystedt inspired WA State's concussion law, the Lystedt Law

Eagles wide receiver felt pressured by asst coach to return after concussion last season

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Air Force Academy basketball player plaqued by headaches since Nov. concussion, hopes new medication helps

Are headguards the answer for soccer players?  Some athletes and coaches in ME believe so


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USA Today: Don't Forget About the Schoolwork

 

Dec. 28- Many of the recent conversations surrounding concussions focus on athletes' injuries and the all-important return-to-play decision.  But youth athletes are student-athletes and many believe it is time for additional attention to be paid to the struggles young people have in the classroom after an injury.  As more is learned about the value of cognitive as well as physical rest as the best road to recovery, concerns about balancing the need to keep up in school while not taxing an injured brain are on the rise.  USA Today highlights the difficult issues facing concussed athletes who attempt to keep up the pace academically in "Concussions no fun, take toll on school for injured athletes".

 

 

 

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 USA Football: Teaching A Safer Way to Hit

 

 

Dec. 28- Changing tackling techniques at the youth level is former NFL defensive back Bobby Hosea's goal, one that is shared by USA Football, the governing league for Pop Warner and other leagues for players aged 6-14.  USA Football's recently appointed tackling coach, Hosea's system utilizes "Dip-'n'-Rip" sticks that emphasize proper form for dropping an opponent using the hips and shoulders while minimizing, or eliminating, head contact. His camps teach youth athletes to tackle with their heads up, as opposed to other methods that can result in an increased likelihood of concussion, or worse.  The NYT's Alan Schwarz profiles Hosea and his unconventional style in "Teaching a Safer Way to Tackle".


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Sports Legacy
"It's the seventeenth concussion we've had this year," Pitino said. "I've been coaching now 35 years. I've seen maybe 5 concussions in 35 years. The new thing is everybody has a concussion."

Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino  

 ESPN Dec 2010 

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Follow SportsTBI on Twitter Mayo Clinic Ice Hockey Concussion Summit recommendations Protect Youth Athletes:
What To Do If Your Child is Hurt
 
Pediatrics Guidelines

The recent concussion conference held at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota included a panel of international experts, including two of SportsConcussions.org's own.  Recommendations were:

  • no head-checks allowed at any level

  • body-checks allowed only after age 13

  • more concussion education for coaches, parents, & athletes 

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  • Remove them from practice or play immediately

  • Seek medical attention

  • 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

Doctor and Child

 There are an estimated 3.8 million
sports and recreation-related
concussions annually 

-Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

 

Zackery Lystedt LawZackery Lystedt's story

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:

Lystedt law

Zackery Lystedt, a WA State middle school football player inspired the Lystedt Law, as reported by CBS News as reported by CBS News

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