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

Girls' soccer second only to football for high school concussion rates

Bruins' Savard returns to the ice and a standing ovation after March concussion


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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Rhode Island Concussion Law

 Rhode Island's concussion law was signed by Gov. Carcieri and became effective July 7, 2010. The main provisions apply to school districts and athletes age 19 and younger:

  • removal of any athlete suspected of having a concussion from practice/game

  • athletes cannot return to practice/game until evaluated by a licensed physician and given written medical authorization

  • parents and athletes are required to sign a concussion information sheet

  • school districts are encouraged to have an athletic trainer at each event and to provide "baseline" neuropsychological testing 

  • read full text of the law

Rhode Island school resources

 The Rhode Island Dept. of Health, Dept. of Education, and the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) are tasked with providing concussion education for coaches, parents, and athletes. 

Rhode Island medical resources

Rhode Island residents have access to concussion-specific medical care at the following locations:

Center for Sports Medicine
900 Warren Ave.                                                        E. Providence, RI    
(401) 519-1608

Cognitive Fitness Center
Frank Sparadeo, PhD 
63 Cedar Ave
East Greenwich, RI   
(401) 398-7681

 

 

Foundry Sports Medicine
285 Promenade St.   
Providence, RI                                                        (401) 459-4001

South County Orthopedics
1 High St                                                                        Wakefield, RI 
(401) 789-1422

 

 

Memorial Hospital Concussion Clinic
111 Brewster St.  
Pawtucket, RI                                                         (401) 729-6200

South Shore Hospital
Janet Kent, MD                                                            Weymouth, RI 
(781) 624-8162
   

 

Rhode Island additional information

 Donna Mello and her son 18-yr-old Dylan of Portsmouth, RI, brought the concussion issue to their local legislator Rep. Ray Gallison, who soon after, drafted the bill which became the current law.  Dylan suffered three sports-related concussions over the course of 10 months, and the impact on the Mellos was tremendous.  Dylan and his family have worked tirelessly to promote concussion awareness in and around the state.

         

 

            

 


                           











 

 
 

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