Brain Injury Alliance Of Nebraska Promotes Concussion Awareness For The New School Year
As summer winds down and the new school year gets underway, so begin new sports seasons for many student-athletes across the state. It’s a grand time of excitement, hard work, and accomplishment. However, with these positives also comes the risk of injuries, specifically, concussions.
CNOS Offers Tips On Spotting Concussions, Revamps Concussion Clinic To Meet Athletes’ Needs
CNOS has long been involved in the training and care of local athletes in Siouxland. That’s one reason why they’re highlighting the importance of recognizing and properly treating concussions.
Concussion Guidelines Evolve as More is Learned
Much more than a bump to the head, a concussion is a traumatic brain injury that causes one or more serious symptoms. As more is learned about the human brain and the effect concussions have on it, especially a child’s developing brain, medical guidelines are adjusted to reflect the latest knowledge and research.