Category: concussion
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California’s New Sports Concussion Law Doesn’t Go Far Enough
California took a step forward yesterday when Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law limiting contact in American tackle football practices. One provision of the law could affect soccer, hockey and other contact sports as well as football. But it doesn’t go far enough. California’s new law restricts full contact in high school and middle school…
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Does Soccer Heading Cause Brain Damage?
As a soccer coach, I’ve often yelled at my players to head the ball before it reaches the ground. And anyone who has watched the World Cup this year knows what a beautiful role heading plays in the game, with Robin van Persie’s goal in the Netherlands vs. Spain game a prime example. But given…
