Posts Tagged: concussions in sports

How to Treat a Concussion – Medical Steps

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Concussions, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

What Medical Steps Are Taken When You Get A Sports Related Concussion? Preseason preparation: In the preseason, all athletes will have a Baseline Impact Test completed. A Baseline Impact Test is a neurological and cognitive test that is given to all the athletes to have a baseline number on what their normal cognitive abilities are based on memory and… Read more »

Louisville Orthopedic Emphasizes Dangers of Concussions in Sports

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Concussions, Concussions, Football Injuries, Head Injury, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

Concussions in Sports are a Serious Problem The long term effects of concussions in sports are being recognized and concussion treatment and prevention is being intensively studied. The NFL settled a lawsuit with retired NFL players for 765 million dollars over concussion related brain injuries and the NCAA is currently in mediation regarding the same… Read more »