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Stay Alert for Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome
- October 22, 2021
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While most concussion symptoms dissipate over weeks and sometimes months, it's imperative to stay alert for changes in mood, mental capacity, and physical symptoms. Every brain and every injury is unique, and the potential for persistent post-concussion syndrome is genuine. Overall, it's estimated that one in five individuals who suffer a concussion will experience symptoms that persist for six weeks or longer. Thus, monitoring your health is essential for ensuring you[ ... ]
Staying Alert for Second Impact Syndrome
- March 11, 2021
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Staying alert for a student with a concussion is something that every coach should do. That is why CHSSA rules and last winter's CHSSA SMAC Alert advise coaches and others tasked with managing high school sports teams to undergo special[ ... ]
High School Athletes Are Scoring Concussions at Alarming Rates
- August 22, 2020
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High school football players and female athletes are suffering an alarming rise in the number of concussion injuries. It is a disturbing finding because it shows that the efforts of coaches, CHSAA, and equipment manufacturers may not be enough to keep football players and other high school athletes safe from these potentially debilitating injuries. Researchers studied the [ ... ]
