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Experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, according to major new research. The study – the largest of its kind - also found having just one moderate-to-severe concussion, or traumatic brain injury (TBI), can have a long-term impact on brain function, including memory.
What happens when the drive to play outweighs the potential risk of injury? Some high school athletes are finding ways around the precautions coaching and medical staff take to ensure their safety.
As someone who had a phenomenal career in professional soccer and that had a career-ending head injury, Briana Scurry knows she can help other female — and male — athletes.
Dr. Robert Cantu talks about his collaboration with Christopher Nowinski and the Sports Legacy Institute, a not-for-profit working to advance the study, treatment, and prevention of the effects of brain trauma in athletes and other at-risk groups.
Dr. Robert Cantu describes in details various scenarios to help parents better understand when they can feel safe monitoring their child's symptoms themselves, when to take them to the doctor, or when to rush them to the emergency room.
Retired NFL player Thomas Jones talks about how the NFL is making some rule changes and teammates are looking out for each other more, but the game of football is and probably always will be dangerous.
Dr. Geoffrey Ling talks about the importance of an interdisciplinary team to treat TBI and PTSD because oftentimes, if one is left untreated, treatment for the other often stays stalled.