Concussion Information |
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Position statement from the National Athletic Trainers' Association that outlines the definition, recognition, and evaluation of concussions; various concussion assessment tools; when to refer to a physician; and home care for concussions.
Recommendations by the National Athletic Trainers' Association to decrease the risk of cervical spine fractures in football.
Information from the ESMP staff to the parents of a student-athlete who sustained a concussion.
Direct from the NFHS to you - an explanation of concussions from diagnosis to return-to-play.
E:60 Second Impact Syndrome Video
Click the above link to view a video documenting a La Salle University football player's life after Second Impact Syndrome.
ImPACT Information
Follow the above link for information regarding the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT).
Boston University Concussions in Football Article
A terrific source of information about concussions in football from Boston University, one of the country's leading concussion research institutions.
Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Network
A great resource that provides further information about children with traumatic brain injuries. |
