The guidelines are part of increased efforts in youth football to improve safety and better protect players from head injuries in the wake of publicity over NFL players who suffered degenerative brain disease after years of playing the collision sport.
Teen’s Concussion Recovery Slow, Mom Says ‘Lesson Learned’
A Reservoir High School athlete’s concussion diagnosis marks the beginning of a months-long struggle to return to the sports and activities he loves.
Some Worry Safer Football Helmets Could Lead to More Head Injuries
Despite advances in helmet design, some coaches say safer football lies in education.
Juggling Act: Two Schools, One Athletic Trainer
Athletic trainer Michelle Priddy covers practices and games at both Queen Anne’s County high schools. The job, she says, can be stressful but rewarding.
UVa. Center Considers Use of Telemedicine to Assess Sports Concussions
Scientists at the University of Virginia are exploring using audio-video connections to allow doctors to assess sports-related concussions in rural areas.
Son’s Concussion Pushes Dad into Advocacy
Bethesda resident Tom Hearn wants to see athletic trainers in every county high school and better concussion education of students, parents and coaches.
Researcher Warns: Soccer Headbands, Mouthguards Don’t Prevent Concussions
Parents of young athletes need to be warned that some sports equipment manufacturers are trying to capitalize on concussion fears with claims that their gear can prevent the head injuries, the director of the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior at the University of Nebraska said during a recent interview.
UMD Team Awaiting Patent on Device Designed to Cut Down on Football Concussions
A group of University of Maryland engineering students and their professors are awaiting word on their application for a patent on a device they’ve developed that attaches to the back of a football helmet to help cut down on concussions.
Vision Test Could Help Diagnose Concussions on the Sidelines of Games
A new vision test administered on the sidelines of sporting events could help identity athletes who’ve suffered a concussion, according to a study released this year.
High School Coaches Worry Rule Changes in Football Could Take Away from Game
Some local high school officials who look at changes in the way football is played and in the way players are monitored see costs to fans.