'If In Doubt, Sit Them Out,' Insists New Concussion Guidance For Parents

The bottom line for managing youth sports concussions is “if in doubt, sit them out,” new guidelines say. Earlier recognition ...

“Recognize and remove” is key to detecting, managing concussions among youth, say new guidelines for parents and coaches

Researchers around the world including UB's John Leddy have developed an easy-to-follow guide so parents and coaches can ...
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How does NFL concussion protocol work? Explaining when players can return to the field

Concussions are once again a talking point in the NFL. There is no set timeline for when Tagovailoa could return to the field, but before he can play again, he will need to go through the NFL's ...
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How does the NFL's concussion protocol work? Explaining the five-step process for return to play

It wasn't so long ago that concussions weren't a big talking point in the NFL. Players who were hit hard were sent back into the game, and post-playing-days issues were attributed to factors outside ...
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How NFL concussion protocol works, and what it means for Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez

The New England Patriots’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs came at a cost. In ...
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Guide to managing youth concussions aims to educate coaches and parents

An international group of researchers has put together an easy-to-follow guide for parents and coaches to recognize ...
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New portable tool removes the guesswork from diagnosing a concussion

Researcher Sam Hockett demonstrates the Mizzou Point-of-Care Assessment System, a portable tool that can assess movement, balance and reaction times to spot a possible concussion. A groundbreaking ...