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Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal: What Happens When Media Spotlight Fades?

The alleged sexual abuse of boys by a longtime coach at Penn State* has focused media attention once again on the issue.  For the parents of the alleged victims, of course, their worst nightmares have come true. But what could have been done to prevent it? And is the culture of male sports itself at least partially to blame?

The sad fact, as noted in an article by Michael Hartill, a lecturer in the Department of Sport and Physical Activity at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, Lancashire, England who has studied sexual abuse of boys in sports extensively, is that "the largely unregulated world of children's sport has typically been slow to address the issue of sexual abuse of youth athletes." 

The alleged sexual abuse of boys by a longtime coach at Penn State has focused media attention once again on the issue.  For the parents of the alleged victims, of course, one their worst nightmares has come true. But what could have been done to prevent it? And is the culture of male sports itself at least partially to blame?

Impact of Concussion On Teen's Ability to Drive Often Overlooked

Often overlooked by parents after their teen suffers a sports concussion is the effect that it can have on their ability to drive a car, effecting reaction time, judgment and awareness, says mom of a concussed athlete, Dorothy Bedford.

CHG-Medicated Soap Helps Prevent MRSA Spread: Study

Using soaps medicated with 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is more effective in preventing the spread of community-acquired methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) than non-medicated soaps, says a new study.

Sexual Abuse of Boys in Sports: Is Homophobia A Factor In Delayed Reporting?

With the media spotlight recently focused on sexual abuse of boys in sports, a British expert suggests that one of the principal reasons why young males allow the abuse to continue and delay reporting, often for decades, lies in the homophobic culture of sports itself.

Shockbox Helmet Sensor Warns Of Possible Concussion

A revolutionary new product called ShockboxTM triggers an alarm on a smart-phone whenever an athlete suffered a blow to the head hard enough to cause possible concussion so the player can be immediately removed from the game or practice for a sideline assessment.

Protective Eyewear Prevents Eye Injuries In Sports

Wearing protective goggles in sports is important, says optometrist Noah Shriber of Gordon Optical in Lexington, Massachusetts, because over 600,000 eye injuries occur in sports each year, 90 percent of which could be prevented had the proper protecive eye-wear been worn.

Contact Lenses Or Protective Goggles If Wearing Helmet With Face Shield?

For helmets with visors or face shields, contact lenses are better than protective eyewear because they don't fog up when an athlete sweats or plays in humid conditions, but it is important to ask your child's eye doctor if they are old enough for contacts, says optometrist Noah Shriber.

How To Keep Goggles From Fogging? The Answer May Surprise You

Looking for a way to keep your kids' sports goggles from fogging? While there are lots of anti-fogging products on the market, says optometrist Noah Shriber, the best one may already be in your shower.

Sports Concussion Centers

MomsTeam recommends the following concussion centers to parents for evaluation and management of a  sports-related concussion:

ALABAMA

The Watson Neuroscience Foundation
6701 Airport Blvd Suite D-146
Mobile, AL 36608
Website: http://www.watsonresearch.org
Phone: (251) 633-7002

ALASKA

Alaska Neuro Associates, LLC
4241 B Street
Suite 202
Anchorage, AK 99503
Website: http://www.alaskaneuro.com
Phone: (907) 277-0100

ARIZONA

Arizona Sports Concussion Center, LLC
11333 N Scottsdale Road
Suite 285
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Website: http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/
Phone: (480) 621-7733

ARKANSAS

 

CALIFORNIA

Sports Concussion Institute
5230 Pacific Concourse Dr, Ste 300
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Website: http://www.concussiontreatment.com
Phone:(310) 643-9555

COLORADO

Concussion Consultants at Centura
4112 Outlook Blvd. Ste 96
Pueblo, CO 81008
Website: http://www.smcsports.org
Phone: (719) 562-6200

CONNECTICUT

Guilford Pediatrics and the Shoreline Concussion Center
Rob Nolfo, MD
152 Broad St.
Guilford, CT 06437
Phone: (203) 453-5235 

DELAWARE

 

FLORIDA

UHealth Sports Medicine University of Miami
1400 NW 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
Website: Website: http://www.uhealthsportsmedicine.com/index.html
Phone:(305) 243-4000

GEORGIA

Concussion Center at Georgia Sports Medicine
6340 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Suite 375
Duluth, GA 30097
Phone: (770) 814-2223 

HAWAII

IDAHO

ILLINOIS

Midwest Center for Concussion Care
700 Commerce Dr, Suite 500
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: (312) 942-6644

INDIANA

IOWA

KANSAS

Midwest Sports Medicine Physicians
5701 W 119th St, Ste 325
Overland Park, KS 66209
Phone: (816) 795-8200

KENTUCKY

LOUISIANA

MAINE

MARYLAND

Metro Orthopedics and Sports Therapy
8401 Colesville Rd, Ste 50
Silver Springs, MD 20910
Website: http://www.mostsportsmedicine.com
Phone: (301) 588-7888

MASSACHUSETTS

Children's Hospital Boston - Sports Concussion Clinic
319 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Website: http://www.kidssportsmed.org
Phone:(617) 355-7220

MICHIGAN

MINNESOTA

MISSISSIPPI

MISSOURI

The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis
14825 North Outer 40 Road
Chesterfield, MO 63131
Website: http://www.markmillermd.com
Phone: (314) 336-2555

MONTANA

NEBRASKA

NEVADA

NEW JERSEY

Sports Concussion Center of New Jersey
3131 Princeton Pike
Building 5, Suite 110
Lawrenceville, NJ 08548
Website: www.sccnj.com
Phone: (609) 895-1076 x815

Feldman Chiropractic
4418 Route 27
Kingston, NJ 082528
website:  http://www.feldmanchiropractic.com/index.php
Phone: (609) 252-1766

NEW HAMPSHIRE

NEW MEXICO

NEW YORK

Orthopaedic Associates of Long Island
6 Technology Dr Suite 100
East Setauket, NY 11733
Website: http://www.oali.net
Phone: (631) 689-6698

 


NORTH CAROLINA

Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates
David R Wiercisiewski, MD
Director, Sports Concussion Program
225 Baldwin Ave
Charlotte, NC 28204
Website: http://www.cnsa.com
Phone: (704) 831-4323

NORTH DAKOTA

OHIO

OKLAHOMA

OREGON

PENNSYLVANIA

RHODE ISLAND

SOUTH CAROLINA

SOUTH DAKOTA

TENNESEE

Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1211 Medical Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37232
Website: http://www.vanderbilthealth.com/orthopaedics/33536
Phone: (615) 875-8722 (VSCC)

TEXAS 

UTAH

VERMONT

WEST VIRGINIA

WASHINGTON

WISCONSIN

WYOMING

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