If your children play football or any contact sport, do they face the risk of injuring their head? Yes. If he or she never experiences a concussion, are they risk-free from any negative changes in the brain? No. Continued
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'Tis the season – spring sports have begun. Every year, millions of school-aged children participate in sports, exposing them to the benefits of team work, exercise and perseverance; but also the risk of injury. A study from the Center for Disease... Continued
You’ve just learned that your child’s doctor recommends an MRI. Whether it’s a baseball injury, a concussion, a neurological concern or another condition, every parent wants the same thing – to ensure their child’s safety and speedy recovery. While... Continued
Marc Savard and Don Hasselback have raised awareness of concussions and the toll head trauma can take on the individual, as an athlete and in everyday life. Continued