Parents of young athletes need to be warned that some sports equipment manufacturers are trying to capitalize on concussion fears with claims that their gear can prevent the head injuries, the director of the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior at the University of Nebraska said during a recent interview.
UMD Team Awaiting Patent on Device Designed to Cut Down on Football Concussions
A group of University of Maryland engineering students and their professors are awaiting word on their application for a patent on a device they’ve developed that attaches to the back of a football helmet to help cut down on concussions.
Vision Test Could Help Diagnose Concussions on the Sidelines of Games
A new vision test administered on the sidelines of sporting events could help identity athletes who’ve suffered a concussion, according to a study released this year.
High School Coaches Worry Rule Changes in Football Could Take Away from Game
Some local high school officials who look at changes in the way football is played and in the way players are monitored see costs to fans.
Olympic Champion Devotes Herself to Concussion Awareness
Briana Scurry, a two-time Olympian, has found a new focus for her life. After a debilitating concussion four years ago took her permanently off the professional soccer playing field, she’s now attracting attention for her work to increase traumatic brain injury awareness.
Anne Arundel Co. Athletics Head: More Thought Needed on Schools’ Concussion Plan
Although the Anne Arundel County Board of Education this year adopted a policy to educate parents, athletes and coaches about concussions, the school system’s athletics coordinator said more needs to be done to ensure the safety of players.
Concussion Rates High in Young Girl Soccer Players, Yet Awareness Lags
A recent study found the majority of young girl soccer players go undiagnosed for concussions and continue to play with symptoms.
Should Headers Come Out of Youth Soccer?
Capital News Service went to a Prince George’s County, Md., soccer field to interview parents of young athletes and their coach on whether or not concussions are a worry — and if they think the game rules should be changed.
Video: Maryland Marijuana Decriminalization Explained
Possessing small amounts of marijuana will not be a criminal offense in Maryland after Oct. 1.
Helmet Manufacturer Is Unsuccessful in Attempt to Have Charges Dismissed in Frostburg Football Player’s Death
A Montgomery County judge this week denied motions to dismiss charges against a helmet manufacturer in a case brought by the parents of a Frostburg State University football player who died of head injuries in August 2011 following four straight days of heavy contact drills in practice.