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Concussions in Young Athletes Increasing, Particularly Among Girls
Concussions in Young Athletes Increasing, Particularly Among Girls March 24, 2014

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  • In sports that are played by both boys and girls, like soccer and basketball, girls have a higher rate of concussions.
  • A "culture of resistance" is cited as the reason for the increase in concussions.
  • Children who may have a concussion should not be allowed to return to the sport until they have been examined and cleared by a doctor.
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New Concussion Guidelines: What You Need to Know
New Concussion Guidelines: What You Need to Know June 3, 2013

Article at a Glance Becoming familiar with these guidelines will allow you to protect your child from additional and more severe injuries. Children who experience a head injury should not be allowed to return to play the day of the injury or until they have been cleared by a doctor. If you believe your child … Continue reading “New Concussion Guidelines: What You Need to Know”

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