The Game Plan: Sideline Assessment for Suspected Concussion
You can't always see a concussion, but you can see and learn how to assess one....
Learning Center
We believe that safe sports, good health decisions, excellent care and informed policy begin with education.Do High School Athletes Really Need Athletic Trainers? Part II: Concussions and Time-Loss Injuries
Several leading medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, American Academy of Neurology and others, recommend that high schools employ athletic trainers to care for athletes and prepare for sports-related emergencies...
Concussion Key Facts
A concussion is an injury to the brain. Recognizing it is critical for a full recovery....
Concussion FAQs
Can blood scans or imaging scans diagnose a concussion or detect recovery? What is the chance a high school or college athlete will have a concussion? Do helmets prevent concussions?...
Are Concussions In Soccer Preventable?
The popularity of soccer has soared in recent decades, in part because parents perceive it to be safer than other sports. Yet it’s important to understand its risks...
Is Heading In Soccer Dangerous?
In boys’ and girls’ soccer, most concussions happen during collisions between two players—not between a player and a ball—often while the players wrangle for a header in the air...
Deciding Whether to Go Back to Sports
Deciding whether an athlete can safely return to sports—or whether sports risk too much harm—is the responsibility of a trained healthcare provider judging the individual circumstances of a particular young athlete...
The Treatment is Usually Just Time
Recovering from a concussion is usually just a matter of time. For most, symptoms last about a week...
Why it is Critical to Report Concussions
Athletes don’t report concussions for a variety of reasons...
Concussion Basics
Diagnosing a concussion is challenging. Learn the immediate symptoms and signs here ...