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Basic NFL concussion protocol guidelines. The first part of the protocols defines what a concussion is, along with the signs and symptoms of one. Educational materials are provided to clubs and ...
Some experts believe this trend should be reversed, citing technological advancements and helmet studies. It has been suggested that the NFL modify its helmets to reduce concussions. [13] If a player displays or reports symptoms of a concussion or stinger (a nerve pinch injury) after a blow to the head, they must follow NFL protocol. Various ...
The NFL's concussion protocol notes that each concussion is "unique" and that "recovery time will vary from player to player." That makes it hard to predict exactly how long a player might be out ...
The National Football League concussion committee was an NFL head, neck and spine medical committee from 2007 to 2010. [1] Statements from the former co-chair Dr. Ira Casson on concussion and injury have received national attention. [ 2 ]
The Dolphins became the first case study for the NFL’s updated concussion protocol on Sunday, as the league’s new no-go symptom kept quarterback Teddy Bridgewater out of the team’s 40-17 ...
The league and the NFL Players Association said in a joint statement they reviewed reports from the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant and booth spotters and “those reports confirm that the steps required by the league's concussion protocol were followed."
President and co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation Chris Nowinski tweeted prior to the Thursday Night game, calling his immediate re-introduction right after suffering a head injury four days earlier as marking a step backwards for NFL concussion care, and that "everyone will be sued and will lose their jobs" if Tagovailoa received ...
This season the NFL changed the kickoff rules, and concussions on kickoffs dropped by 60% in the regular season. Over the past five years, the NFL has also used data from game video and sensors ...