by Kenneth Hosking | Dec 13, 2015 | Articles
The good news for cheerleaders is that their injury rates are lower than other high school sports. The bad news is that their injuries may be more severe and result in concussions, according to a recent study. The average rate of injuries for cheerleading is less than... by Pat Wyman | Oct 23, 2014 | Articles
There is an important relation between the knowledge of parents and concussions in children as pertains to recovery. Parents of young athletes may have misconceptions about concussions, but they know to seek treatment. For all parents, safety on the field is one of... by Frances Hubbard | Sep 16, 2014 | Articles
As more schools and state education departments confront the reality of concussions in high school sports, many are finding out how former student athletes live with the effects of concussions. Joelle Castle would eat, sleep and breathe cheerleading when she was a... by Coach John Baxter M.S.Ed. | Sep 8, 2014 | Articles
“Dude! Can you just chill?! I got it…” “Don’t worry about it! It’ll be alright…” “It’s not that big of a deal…Stop trying to control me!” Clearly, they have no idea what is coming down the pike. As a parent and Coach I can see the storm coming 2 weeks early. The... by Eric Vo | Jul 9, 2014 | Articles
A new concussion law protects students by requiring that they be informed of risks and complete training as a means of preventing the injuries. In New Jersey, a state law went into effect on July 1. It is aimed at preventing concussions in children, by preventing...
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