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Concussion Prevention and Management

Concussion Prevention: The Promising Role of Neuro-Visual Training

A neuro-visual training program helps athletes improve their peripheral vision, brain processing, and reaction time to protect them from injury.

By Nick Schmeed, 1 yearJune 9, 2024 ago
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Youth Tackle Football: What Every Parent Needs to Know

When starting youttackle football, every parent should understand basic information to keep their children safe and enhance the player experience.

By Nick Schmeed, 1 yearApril 28, 2024 ago
Concussion Prevention and Management

Concussion Prevention: The Powerful Benefits of Training Neck Strength

Neck strength is a modifiable risk factor for concussion. Therefore, training neck strength can decrease sports-related concussions.

By Nick Schmeed, 1 yearApril 7, 2024 ago
Concussion Prevention and Management

Rule Changes in Football Have Improved Player Safety

Football is considered a dangerous sport, but rule changes have diminished injury risk. In-game and practice rule changes in football have decreased concussion rates.

By Nick Schmeed, 1 yearFebruary 18, 2024 ago
Concussion Prevention and Management

Coaching Proper Techniques in Football is Key to Concussion Prevention

Proper techniques in football helps to reduce concussion risk. Football coaches are responsible for ensuring players use proper blocking and tackling techniques.

By Nick Schmeed, 2 yearsJuly 15, 2023 ago
Concussion Prevention and Management

Concussion Education is Powerful to Reduce Head Injury Risk in Football

Many athletes underreport concussion symptoms. Concussion education can increase reporting and prevent further injury. Education must be for players, coaches, and parents to decrease concussion risk.

By Nick Schmeed, 2 yearsMay 27, 2023 ago
Concussion Prevention and Management

Concussion Prevention in Football: The Limited Benefits of Helmets

Football helmets are meant to prevent severe head trauma like fractures. There is no evidence that helmets improve concussion prevention in football. Innovations are seeking to improve efficacy in preventing concussions.

By Nick Schmeed, 2 yearsApril 14, 2023 ago
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