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Now This is a Possible Game Changer
There have been many attempts to create a concussion “game changer”, something that will bring the assessment and/or recovery into better focus and provide more concrete answers for all of us. One...
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House Hearing on TBI
The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health spent some time on Monday holding a hearing on traumatic brain injury (TBI). We all know that the spectrum of this injury can range from the severe to...
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Innovative Concussion Care Concept
It seems that I often am applauding the efforts north of the border in Canada, it really seems that they have put a concerted COMBINED effort to seek out and implement innovative ideas. I don’t think...
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Thoughts on Warner, Toomer and Concussions
Even with the recent events of the Junior Seau passing the issue of concussions, CTE, safety, and longevity of the sport have been very much a hot topic. What hasn’t happened, until recently, is the...
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Concussion Article Links – MUST READ
Since the tragic and untimely death of Junior Seau the concussion issue has begun to fester like a three-day old pimple on a 13 year-old’s greasy face. It is ready to pop and keeping up with all of...
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Neck Strengthening Should Be Addressed
Looking at the human body, in particular the head, it’s a wonder we exist at all. Our operations center is basically held in place by small bones and strong neck muscles. The human brain weighs...
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Mr. Rodgers Not Exactly Correct
If you follow me on twitter you know that I made a comment about the recent statement from Aaron Rodgers – concussed Super Bowl MVP – about helmets; In his remarks he said the helmet he now wears,...
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Changing the Culture: Will Carroll – Special Contributor
I am honored and privileged to post an article from Will Carroll regarding concussions. I thank Will very much for his time and contribution! ========== Changing The Culture Will Carroll for The...
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ATSNJ Sports Safety Summit Update
You have certainly seen me publicizing the Athletic Trainer Society of New Jersey and their 3rd Annual Sports Safety Summit, it is for a good reason. Eric Nussbaum and his staff do a VERY, VERY good...
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Echoing “Concussion Prevention” Concerns
On Paul Anderson’s (@PaulD_Anderson) NFL Concussion Litigation blog a guest post went up the other day taking on the ever-growing concern of concussion “prevention” products. The article was written...
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Banning of football as a whole is NOT the answer
The goal of a writer is to bring eyes to their information/opinion to draw eyes for advertisers who in turn pay for the publishing of the article – in a very cut and dry manner. With the troubles...
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Guest Post from Chartis
This is another in the guest posts I have received from various sources. Once again I am not endorsing Chartis, rather providing what I feel is a very good article on the safety of kids in sports....
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Book Review: Concussions and Our Kids – Dr. Robert Cantu
Due out tomorrow, Tuesday, September 18th, is Dr. Robert Cantu’s most recent writing on brain trauma; more specifically the concussion and how it relates to the ‘kids’. Dr. Cantu is THE expert when it...
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Cantu Interview with SportsLetter
Thanks to a heads up serial emailer I was able to not miss this interview of Dr. Robert Cantu, appearing in the SportsLetter – it appears to be written by David Davis. There were some very good...
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Zurich Day 2… And We Are Live
I have figured out the power situation so I will be trying to update the blog ASAP after each session… For the time being make sure to follow on Twitter… ========== 1030 CST: Session 7, final session:...
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Matthew Gfeller Neurotrauma Symposium
In Zurich I had the chance to speak to many people; I enjoyed my brief time speaking with Jason Mihalik – fellow athletic trainer. He reminded me of the previous Symposium in North Carolina and the...
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Concussion Symposium March 2nd
I received the following press release about a Concussion Symposium coming up in March. The faculty is not your “usual suspects” rather some very good and known people in the medical field. If you...
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Coach & AD Magazine Cover Story
In January’s edition of Coach and Athletic Director Editor-in-Chief, Michael Austin wrote the cover story on concussions; titled “What you’re missing when it comes to brain injuries”. A very well...
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Matt Chaney – Tireless Worker
If you have been around enough you have seen the stylings of Matt Chaney on this blog, he is someone I call a friend. In some circles that discounts me as a professional, which is both stupid and...
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Zurich 2012 In Writing
If you all recall I went to Zurich in November to attend the “Concussion Conference”; mainly as an observer, but there was enough time and opportunity to impart my questions/knowledge as a practicing...
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