concussion News

With the changes in America's economy and housing market  many seniors no longer have money to provide for their long term care.

GForce Safety announces a new global agreement to market and sell impact detection devices. These devices attach to helmets to provide visible indication of potentially dangerous impacts.

Materials expert gives insight on new testing and products being used to improve football helmets for better protection against concussion.

New concussion law blog is announced by Hackney Publications

Smashing Pumpkins founder enrolls RESISTANCE Pro as first professional wrestling promotion to promote "safe working environment" in accordance with Sports Legacy Institute concussion findings.

The NFL season generated an increased number of injuries, despite the league's pre-season request for players to wear more protective padding. A few Superbowl stars will take the field Sunday, protected by McDavid USA.

Before Superbowl Sunday, "The Doctors" TV show will tackle the biggest challenge in football: injuries and how to prevent, treat and monitor them. The segment kick-offs Friday, featuring companies like Dynavision Sports, focused on athlete safety.

The Ice Halo Protective Headband is now being used to keep toddlers safe in daycare facilities across Canada.

The Sports Concussion Tool Kit is a full educational package that covers topics like designing a concussion policy in schools and communities, educating athletic staff about signs and symptoms of concussion.

Elevation Research Group's live webcast series on January 24-27, 2011 on current concussion research and management for parents, coaches, and trainers of youth athletes will feature a special introduction from former NFL offensive tackle Kyle Turley.

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In an effort to educate as many parents, coaches, and athletic directors across the nation on the current concussion phenomenon, Elevation Research Group, an online conference firm, is running a live webcast series on January 24-27, 2011.

www.icehalo.com now shows the Ice Halo in action on Figure Skaters and has a video to show how to correctly put on the Ice Halo and how to wear it properly for better protection if you fall.

New NFL rules demonstrate a growing awareness among sports organizations about the serious risk of sports-related brain injuries. Change is applauded by Brain Research Foundation Executive Director Dr. Terre Sharma.

Ice Halo will donate 25% all money raised from sales of their Pink Ice Halo when ordered from their website during October.

Studies prove that sports enthusiast who suffered concussions as children show a much greater and faster mental decline as they grow older, the studies suggests sports-related head injuries may plant the seed for Alzheimer’s disease.

As the high school sports season begins, WakeMed Health & Hospitals announces it has established a Concussion Clinic to diagnose and manage concussions in young athletes and determine when they can safely return to participate in sports.

BIAC will be working to educate Connecticut residents of all ages about the potential dangers of the injury known as a concussion.

There are simple strength training exercises that girls hockey players can do to prevent the incredibly high incidence of concussions in their sport from becoming epidemic.

A call to compassion, understanding, empathy, action, assistance as these Traumatic Brain Injury survivors share what their needs are and what is required by others.

Girls’ hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in North America and also has one of the highest injury rates. The incidence of concussions in the female game has almost reached epidemic proportions, but could be easily avoided.