Children fall quite often, and head injuries are relatively common. So how can you tell if your child has suffered a ...
Millions of young athletes suffer concussions every year – as many as 12% of those who play “collision sports” such as ...
Diagnosed concussions rose by nearly 32 percent in the NFL this season, according to data released Friday by the league. The 2015 total was 271, a figure that includes all preseason and regular-season ...
NEW YORK (KGO) -- Parents, listen up if you have a child athlete. There are more alerts about concussions from a recent study on their potential long term harm. When you hear sport and concussion you ...
Dr. Bob Wilmott is chief of pediatrics at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. From climbing trees to making tall bike ramps that are hastily disassembled before parents get home, children ...
With students headed back to school, it’s a great time to raise awareness about concussions, prevention and treatment. And while students may sustain concussions during sports, gym classes, playground ...
Nicco Baggetta has suffered his fair share of concussions. “Your head hurts. Everything’s fuzzy. (There are) stars in the sky ...
Concussion protocol for youth sports is changing in a major way. Traditionally, guidance has been to rest and limit activity. Research now shows controlled aerobic workouts restore blood to the brain ...
Enumclaw Hornets wide receiver Michacl Neal (0) warms up before the first half of the game against the Decatur Golden Gators at Pete’s Pool, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Enumclaw. Dr. Josh Purses ...
According to the Brain Injury Research Institute, an estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million athletes will suffer a sports-related concussion this year ...