Chris Borland, former San Francisco 49ers linebacker, is one of the biggest advocates for football concussion protocol related initiatives. He recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to join a panel discussion on youth football and whether or not tackle football should...
One major rule in the sport of football is that players are prohibited from tackling head down to prevent helmet-to-helmet concussions. So when Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott experienced a blow like this from Washington Redskins cornerback Greg Stroman, there was...
While he is more well known for his criminal court case and untimely death in prison, the study of Aaron Hernandez’s post-mortem brain scan has helped football players and coaches get a better idea of what actually happens to the brain after multiple concussions. At...
Many changes have been made in football from protective equipment to grabbing player’s facemasks. So, it probably comes as somewhat of a surprise that something as simple as moving the kickoff line could make such a big difference in the amount of concussions we see...
High school football season is now in full swing, although a recent study suggests that America’s Friday night lights may be fading just a bit. A study in JAMA Pediatrics shows more and more athletes are deciding not to play tackle football, possibly due to concerns...
National Concussion Awareness Day just passed us on September 21st. This is a day that is dedicated to the encouragement of identifying symptoms related to concussions and head injury, as well as provide support to those who have suffered head trauma. The Centers for...
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