Information on Concussions

Concussion Resources
 

• ATSNJ Head Injury Information (pdf)
• National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement on Concussions (pdf)
• Zurich Consensus Statement on Concussions (pdf)
• American Academy of Neurology Position Statement on Concussions (pdf)
• CDC Tool Kit on Concussions
• NATA - Concussions in Football; Signs, Symptoms and Playing Safe
• ATSNJ 1st Annual Concussion Summit Highlights
• ATSNJ 2nd Annual Concussion Summit Highlights

Video News on Concussions

• OTL: Reconditioned Helmets

   

• Concussion 101, a Primer for Kids and Parents

   

• CBS News: Concern for Concussions among Children
  
   
• ATSNJ President on FOX5 re: Concussions

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• PBS Video Segment on Concussions

  
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• ESPN: E:60 Second Impact
• ESPN Outside the Lines segment on concussions:

Concussions in the News
 

• Concussion:  Carry-Over in the Classroom (pdf)
• Concussions in the Classroom (August 2011)
• Virginia Tech announces Football Helmet Ratings for Reducing Concussions (July 2011)
• Doubts Cast on Concussion Remedies - Chicago Tribune (June 2011)
• Study: Bodychecking at Young Age Does Not Lower Injury Risk - Globe & Mail (June 2011)
• New Bill Eyes Cheerleading in Head Injury Safety Plan - Asbury Park Press (June 2011)
• JAMA - Youth Sports Concussions on the Rise (pdf>
• Is Football Getting Dangerous- CitySuperstar.com, January 2011 (pdf)
• Soon, Helmet Data at a Keystroke- New York Times- January 2011 (pdf)
• Neuro Testing Keeps Concussed Kids on the Sidelines- MedPage Today, January 2011 (pdf)
• Impact of Concussions Extends Beyond Athletics, into Life — and even Death- Denver Post, December 2010 (pdf)
• Boys and Girls' Concussion Symptoms Can Differ (pdf)
• Brain Docs Raise Concussion Alarm for Kids' Sports- AOL News (pdf)
• As Injuries Rise, Scant Oversight of Helmet Safety (pdf)
• New Helmet Design Aims to Reduce Head Injuries-Quad City Times, October 19, 2010 (pdf)
• New Concussion Fears Emerge-North Jersey.com, September 27, 2010 (pdf)
• Parents' Concussion Knowledge Limited But Support For Mandatory School Policies Strong. Half know coach or parent who would return child to return to play too soon after a concussion (pdf)
• Concussion Experts Praise, Criticize NJSIAA Guidelines: Applaud Policy Efforts But Express Concern Over "Cookie-Cutter" Return-to-Play (pdf)
• Athletic Trainer Plays Key Role In Initial Recognition, Evaluation of Concussion On Sports Sideline Enjoys Athletes' Trust (pdf)
• Kids' Sports-Related Concussions Soar - MedPage Today (pdf)