Concussions

Concussions Part 1: Head Injuries and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Published on Apr 11, 2012

 

http://www.mslaw.edu
 

Concussion, from the Latin concutere ("to shake violently") or the Latin concussus ("action of striking together") is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. 

The play at all costs mentality in sports has created an epidemic of concussions that in some cases carries the ultimate price. In this episode of the Massachusetts School of Law's Educational Forum professor Holly Vietzke talks with The Sports legacy Institute's Co-Founders Chris Nowinski and Dr. Robert Cantu as well as former professional athletes and spouses about their deeply personal experiences with brain injury and the evolution of treatment and awareness.

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Part 2: Equipment Safety, Concussions in Youth, & Reducing Second Impact Syndrome

Published on Apr 22, 2012

 

http://www.mslaw.edu
 

Concussion, from the Latin concutere ("to shake violently") or the Latin concussus ("action of striking together") is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. 

The play at all costs mentality in sports has created an epidemic of concussions that in some cases carries the ultimate price. In this episode of the Massachusetts School of Law's Educational Forum professor Holly Vietzke talks with The Sports legacy Institute's Co-Founders Chris Nowinski and Dr. Robert Cantu as well as other doctors, former professional athletes, and their spouses about equipment safety, concussions in youth, and Second Impact Syndrome.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seucQicwwZc


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