In light of all the facebook posts re: football and concussions, I wanted to make sure that my friends and family know a few simple things: Parents need to know a few things, regardless of sport their kids play. 1. Teach your child that ANY head injury is a concussion, it is just a matter of magnitude. 2. The initial concussion is never the problem (other than a brain bleed, etc). It is the second concussion that happens if the brain is not allowed to heal fully. A second concussion can cause permanent damage or EVEN DEATH. If you suspect any concussion, do not let your child play until they have been evaluated by a professional. 3. GET A NEUROLOGICAL BASELINE FOR YOUR CHILD RIGHT NOW!!!! CALL YOUR DOCTOR AND HAVE THEM REFER YOU TO A CLINIC THAT DOES THIS. This is the only way to measure if and when a child is fully healed after sustaining a concussion. 4. If your child is prone to concussions, it is more likely that he/she will develop CTE. In this case it may be time to think about switching to golf....
Posted on: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 18:45:38 +0000
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