A simple and inexpensive test could be administered by any coach or parent to detect concussions in young players.
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Well: A Simple Flashcard Test to Detect Concussions
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‘Don’t Tell Coach’: Playing Through Concussions
Despite progress in treating and preventing concussions, a new report identified one particularly stubborn challenge: the “culture of resistance” among athletes to reporting any problems.
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Well: ‘Don’t Tell Coach’: Playing Through Concussions
Despite progress in treating and preventing concussions, a new report identified one particularly stubborn challenge: the “culture of resistance” among athletes to reporting any problems.
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Concussions and the Classroom
The American Academy of Pediatrics on Sunday released new recommendations regarding students who return to school following a concussion.
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Well: A Simple Device to Detect Concussions
A variety of scientifically validated tools exist to measure a player’s reaction time, which is slower after a concussion, but most require a computer and sophisticated software. A simple new technique can be used on the sidelines and meets the budgets of almost all teams.
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