Parents Perspective - 7 Steps for Brain Safety

Medical research has exposed a brain trauma crisis in contact sports. In sports like football, soccer, and ice hockey, studies show that every season around 50% of athletes experience concussive symptoms after a hit to the head. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of these are reported and diagnosed. Additionally, many diagnosed concussions are not treated properly.

These undiagnosed and poorly managed concussions put young athletes at risk of Second-Impact Syndrome, which can cause permanent injury or even death.