I’ve been working with concussion patients for a few years now… I’ve also presented on the topic of concussions in female athletes twice nationally. When I was prepping my first talk, I came across this article. College athletes who suffered a non-contact ACL injury scored lower than their non-injured teammates on a test of verbal memory, processing speed, and … Read More
The Concussion Series Part 3: Why it’s not Always Good to be Like the Pros
I’m writing this post one day after Sydney Seau’s moving speech honoring her father, Junior Seau, at his induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Junior Seau asked his daughter to speak on his behalf if he made it into the Hall of Fame before he committed suicide in 2012. He was found to have had a degenerative … Read More
How to know if an athlete has a concussion- and what to do. Part 1 of a series
Fall sports begin in a few weeks here in the CLE. And while most of us can’t wait for the return of “Friday Night Lights,” soccer matches, and volleyball games, it’s important to remember how to keep our youth athletes safe during the excitement. This includes recognizing injuries and finding medical care as they happen. In part 1 of this article, I’ll talk about … Read More