Thursday, 29 September 2016

Youth and Concussions: Insight on Prevention and Protocol from Athletic Trainer Amanda Khor

A form of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussions are common in many sports and have received more attention lately as former professional athletes have come forward with their stories about long-term struggles that resulted from multiple concussions.



The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that between 1.6 million and 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions happen annually in the United States. People who have concussions can experience headaches, personality changes, motor control problems, depression, and insomnia, to name a few symptoms.

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