Home NewsStoriesSigns & SymptomsResearchSchoolsCoachesParentsVideosState InfoAbout Us
SportsConcussions.org's
latest concussion news:
Concussion sidelines Vikings' QB Brett Favre for Tuesday night's game against the Eagles

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

theconcussionblog
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?


Scott Laker

Ask Dr. Scott Laker:
Seattle Sports Concussion Program

How many concussions can my son have before he needs to change sports?

  Dr. Laker's answer

 
submit question


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

Concussion Basics
 

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


Head U Concussions

Raise 7 for Matthew


Nike Makes A "Raise 7 for Matthew" Trainer

Not many people in the world have a Nike shoe designed just for them. But Highland High School's (WA) Matthew Newman, 17, has bragging rights and he's not afraid to use them. But the real question is, should he actually wear them or just keep them on his shelf?...after all there were only eight pairs made.

Dirk Knudsen Creates a Web of Support

The man responsible for this generous act, Dirk Knudsen, editor of WashingtonPreps.com, heard about Matthew's head injury shortly after it happened in Sept. 2009.  Injured during a high school football game, Matthew required brain surgery that left him hospitalized until New Year's Day. Something about Matthew's story spurred Dirk into action, resulting in the amazing  Raise 7 For Matthew campaign that reached several continents. As if that wasn't enough, then came the shoes.

Dirk...in his own words

"Matthew was honored in a way most kids would only dream of.  Nike, through an affiliation with their Football Division and Matt James made Matthew his own shoe.  This is a custom Trainer 1.  Top to bottom the shoe pays tribute to the "Raise 7 for Matthew" campaign and Matthew himself.  The inside has a custom Matthew Newman cushion with an image of him throwing the ball.  The liner is a Scottish plaid for his school mascot as well as the Scottish logo stitched onto the tongue.  The "Raise 7" silhouette that my 10-yr.-old Kole gave to Matthew to start this whole movement is on the back and inside of the shoe.  On the back of the sole are the words "Raise 7". 

There were only 8 pairs made.  Matthew has four and the other four are being kept by the designers, Aaron Cooper and Brian Mitchell, who are Kobe Bryant's and LeBron James' design team.  For Matthew to be honored in this way is amazing and we cannot thank Nike enough.  Matthew said tearfully, "This is absolutely the coolest thing I have ever seen..."

7 Months and Counting

It's safe to say Dirk has brought Matthew a lot of joy these past few months.  As he works to recover, and if he actually does wear a pair, Matthew only needs to look down at his feet to be reminded of just how many people are pulling for him.

 

Dirk Knudsen can be reached at  dirkknudsen@gmail.com


Youth Sports Concussion - Prevention, Diagnosis, News

Copyright © 2010 SportsConcussions.org.  All Rights Reserved. 
SportsConcussions.org does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Additional Information

Phone: 360-775-8197
Editor: Jean Rickerson: SportsConcussions.org
Main Email: SportsConcussions@yahoo.com
Connecticut Office: SportsConcussionsCT@yahoo.com
Rhode Island Office: SportsConcussionsRI@yahoo.com
Facebook: SportsConcussions@yahoo.com
More:   Contact Information