The club program benefits from parent injury spotters and local doctors and athletic trainers, who volunteer their time to conduct baseline testing of players’ cognitive function.
DOD, NCAA Team Up to Change Attitudes About Concussions
As part of the effort, up to 10 research grants of $400,000 each will be awarded to colleges and universities and others studying factors that could help to change the behaviors of student-athletes.
MD. SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN NO RUSH TO EMBRACE HELMET SENSORS
Athletics supervisors cite concerns about the sensors’ value and costs.
Youth Hockey Players and Body Checking May Not Be a Match, Some Say
The technique has been found to increase the likelihood of concussions in youth hockey.
Helmet Sensors an Emerging Market Due to Concussion Awareness
A number of sports equipment companies say they may have found a piece of the puzzle in identifying concussions, especially in contact sports such as football.
Helmet Sensor Maker Targets Youth Market ‘to Make Sports Safer for Children’
Bethesda startup company Brain Sentry targets its product for youth football, below the high school level, because those players are most at risk for serious damage from undiagnosed concussions, the CEO says.
Girls’ Lacrosse to Decide on Headgear
A vote on a proposed standard for a soft helmet is expected in the new year.
These Two Charts Explain Why Anthony Brown Lost Maryland’s Governor’s Race
First reason: Larry Hogan ran up big numbers in Republican parts of the state. Second reason: Lots of people in Democratic strongholds stayed home.
How Republican Larry Hogan Won in Blue Maryland
Republican Larry J. Hogan Jr. shocked political observers by winning Maryland’s gubernatorial race by over four points, beating Democrat Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown.
Live Blog: Maryland Votes 2014
Capital News Service reporters will be reporting live from around the state as Maryland votes today.