Brainline Sports Injuries Content

Concussions in Boxing and Other Contact Sports

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers have long been making recommendations for making sports like boxing, football, and hockey safer.

Repeat Concussions

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Playing sports has many benefits for kids, but there needs to be more awareness of the potentially life-changing effects of repeat concussion.

Finding a Balance: Sports and Safety

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Yes, some sports could be safer — and should be — but not participating in sports at all is like being a boat that never sets sail.

A Hero's Message Can Go a Long Way for TBI Awareness

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Professional athletes could help educate the myriad kids who look up to them by being upfront about the dangers of brain injury.

Tracy's Story: The End of an Athlete's Career

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

"If you think you have a concussion, don't hide it, report it ... I didn't know it could get this bad."

Are High Altitudes Bad for Someone who Sustained a Brain Injury?

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

A mother wants to know if her daughter should go skydiving.

Testing the Test; Impact Reliability Study

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Is baseline testing enough to get a full picture of a concussed athlete's injury?

A Mother’s Intuition

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT

After her son sustained a TBI while playing football, one mother took the ball and ran with it to raise awareness.

Researchers' Helmet Ratings Impact Buying Decisions

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Helmets do not prevent concussions. Recent research explains why.

How Many Concussions Are Too Many for a Young Athlete?

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Err on the side of caution; “when in doubt, sit it out.”

REAP the Benefits of Good Concussion Management

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT

A guide for every family, school, and medical professional to create a community-based concussion management program.

From Olympic Hopeful to TBI: Lesley LeMasurier's Story

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

When her concussions started to affect her on and off the ski slopes, one competitive skier knew something was significantly wrong.

Does Heading a Soccer Ball Cause TBI?

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Dr. James Kelly talks about the data on heading the ball in soccer and brain injury.

CTE from Abuse, Not Sports?

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Symptoms of mild TBI and chronic traumatic encephalopathy can be confusingly similar.

Coach Is Key in Minimizing Effects of TBI on Young Athletes

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Coaches are essential to helping young athletes who may have sustained a concussion get the appropriate care.

The CDC's Heads Up! Toolkits

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Free for teachers, parents, coaches, and kids, learn about the CDC's Heads Up! toolkits.

Professional and Youth Sports Leagues Work Together for Safety

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Many professional sports have supportive alliances with youth sports. Learn how the CDC helps.

Recommendations for Young Athletes

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Youth athletes need to be removed from play and evaluated by a TBI specialist after a hit to the head.

Making Kids' Sports Safer

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Blatant hits and fouls are not necessary in kids' sports; rule changes could make sports safer.

Young Football Players and the NFL's New Safety Tactics

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

Retired NFL player Jason Belser talks about what strategies the NFL Players Association is using to educate young players about concussion and safety.

How Can We Improve the Way Sports Handle Brain Injuries?

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

A jarred brain needs sufficient time to rest and recover.

What Can You Do to Help an Injured Teammate?

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

If you see a teammate acting differently or strangely, tell your coach immediately. You might just save his life.

Are Contact Sports Dangerous?

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Increased knowledge about the long-term effects from contact sports may catalyze rule changes.

Why Is an Injured Player More at Risk for a Second Concussion?

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

A second concussion may have more dangerous consequences than a first concussion, especially in a young adult brain.

Repetitive Brain Trauma

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

"We knew it existed in boxing, but we didn't know it was living amongst us ... "

What Is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

It doesn’t take an expert …anyone can see that they don’t want those brown, ugly spots on their brains.

University Athletes Need More Information About Brain Injury

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

College athletes need to know more about concussions and mild TBIs.

Heads Up: Concussion in Hockey

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Ice hockey is notoriously a rough sport. Learn ways to keep it safer.

Concussions and Contact Sports

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT

People need to know that a concussion can be a serious event, repetitive concussions even more so. Proper recovery is essential to outcome.

Return to Play Guidelines

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT

An athlete should not return to play until all of his symptoms — physical and cognitive — have cleared up.