concussions

Maryland State Board Reviewing Concussion Task Force Recommendations
Baltimore Sun, Erica L. Greenhttp://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-01-22/news/bs-md-ci-state-concussion-report-20130122_1_task-force-concussion-management-health-care-providersA task force charged with strengthening Maryland policies regarding head t...

Teens May Need More Time To Heal From Concussions
Boston Globe, Karen Weintraubhttp://bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/01/14/kids-may-take-longer-heal-from-concussions-than-previously-thought/B2eA8Ut4KsmQEVkY0mJDIN/story.htmlWhen high school junior Madeline Uretsky sits down to do her ...

Youth Leagues Adapt To Combat Concussions
Poughkeepsie Journalhttp://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20120927/SPORTS06/309270032Playing football for Poughkeepsie High School 20 years ago, and playing for the Poughkeepsie Pioneers Pop Warner program even before that, Karega Wood remembers...

Jason Abels: Concussions And Football Helmets
Jason Abels, Head Trainer While football helmet technology has improved dramatically in recent years, Jason Abels says there’s no helmet on the market that can always prevent concussions. “Children put on a helmet and th...

Nashua (N.H.) Working To Get In Compliance With New Concussion Law
Nashua Telegraph, Cameron Kittlehttp://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/971266-196/school-officials-working-to-comply-with-new.htmlSchool officials will spend the coming weeks making sure they are in compliance with a new state law that requires them to ...

Ohio House To Vote On Concussion Bill
Springfield News Sun, Laura A. Bischoffhttp://www.springfieldnewssun.com/springfield-oh-sports/high-school-sports/concussion-bill-may-sideline-injured-athletes-in-ohio-1390300.htmlCOLUMBUS – Coaches and referees will be required to pull young a...

Video: New Study Shows Youth Football Teams Should Reduce High-Impact Drills
Editor-in-Chief Michael Austin informs you about the late-breaking news from yesterday about new research involving youth football and high-impact drills.Please comment underneath the video or email Michael Austin....