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latest concussion news:
Vikings' QB Brett Favre and WR Rice out with concussions against Detroit Lions

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

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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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Jean Rickerson, Founder and Editor

 Jean's 16-year-old son suffered a concussion during a high school football game in 2008, and as he sat on the bench for 45 minutes losing his eyesight and his hearing, he was unable to tell anyone what was happening due to his injury. She learned through his four-month recovery just how widespread the lack of concussion education was. Unable to find the resources she needed, Jean created the SportsConcussions.org website as a guide to help others.

As a video professional she produced on-camera interviews with former Secretary of Education, William Bennett, Senator Robert Packwood, Vice Presidential candidate Jack Kemp, Super Bowl MVP Timothy Smith, and Vice Admiral Roger Bacon, Asst. Chief of Naval Operations. Jean co-authored several articles for Sea Technology magazine, and has been honored in Who’s Who in America 1997, and Who’s Who in American Women 1995-1996. She recently spoke at the WA State TBI Conference in Seattle, and was a guest on the one-hour "Todd Ortloff Show" on KONP radio. One of her feature stories was recently included on Talk Radio 1370AM, Austin, TX, KIST-AM Santa Barbara, CA, KQSN-FM Yakima, WA, and KYYW-AM, Abilene, TX. Jean is the WA State family representative for EMS for Children and sits on the Washington State TBI Council Conference Planning Committee. She holds a BS from the Univ. of Maryland.

 
 
   

 

 

                           











 

 
 

 
   

 

 

                           











 

 
 

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