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Analysis Of Sideline Concussion Screening Tools In An Athletic Setting, Steven Young
Analysis Of Sideline Concussion Screening Tools In An Athletic Setting, Steven Young
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This paper serves as a primer to healthcare professionals of the now and future of sideline screening for concussion. In the past decade, significant research into sports-related concussions has expanded understanding of what is as a very complex injury. As the definition of concussion has evolved, the impact they have is put into perspective. As more research into the short- and long-term effects of concussions brings to light the effects of continuing to participate after suffering a concussion, the importance of keeping concussed athletes off the field is now understood as a potential life or death situation. With the dangers …