Health & Safety

Bravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards

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Fifteen Ways Parents Can Help Prevent Sports Injuries

With the spring sports season beginning, here are fifteen ways sports parents can help their young athlete be safe and injury-free.

Brooke de Lench

My Son’s Coach Is Making Him Wear Pads In 100 Degree Heat — What Can I Do?

Submitted by Brooke de Lench on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 14:36. | comments

I have really been feeling the heat lately, both literally and figuratively.

It began when I travelled to the steambath that was Williamsburg, Virginia last weekend to give two talks to over 1,000 parents of some of the most elite high school football players in the nation attending a four-day training camp, and the heat didn't let up when I returned to my office this week.

I have really been feeling the heat lately, both literally and figuratively. t began when I travelled to the steambath that was Williamsburg,
Virginia to give two talks to over 1,000 parents of some of
the most elite high school football players in the nation attending a
four-day training camp, and the heat didn't let up when I returned to my
office.

Ivy League Football Completes First Season Under New Concussion Prevention Rules

The Ivy League adopted groundbreaking new rules for the 2011 football season intended to lower the risk of concussion and the number subconcussive hits, including reducing to two the number of full-contact, in-season practices allowed per week. New research suggests that such repeated hits may cause more brain damage than blows resulting in diagnosed concussions.

Athletes with Concussion History At Increased Risk of Future Injury

Athletes who have sustained a concussion are at increased risk for sustaining another compared to athletes without a concussion history. Although experts offer several possible explanations, the precise reasons are unknown.

Whether Mouth Guards Reduce Concussion Risk Unclear

Whether mouth guards prevent concussive brain injury remains unclear, says MomsTeam concussion expert, William P. Meehan, III, M.D.

Uvex Ski Helmets Recalled Due to Head Injury Hazard

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Kids, Sports, and Concussion - A Guide for Coaches and Parents

I have been writing and speaking about concussions in youth sports for the past decade, so I was excited when a copy of Kids, Sports, and Concussion (Praeger 2011), by Dr. William P. Meehan, III, arrived at the office.

Reviewed by Brooke de Lench

Reducing Concussion Risk in Youth Soccer

While a 2010 study found no evidence that purposeful "heading" of a soccer ball leads to either short-term (acute) or cumulative brain damage, such as cognitive dysfunction, concussion experts nevertheless suggest that steps be taken to minimize the risk of concussive injury to youth soccer players, particularly younger players.