Same day return to play after concussion still common among youth athletes

Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/same-day-return-to-play-after-concussion-still-common-among-youth-athletes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=same-day-return-to-play-after-concussion-still-common-among-youth-athletes

New research confirms athletes often head back into the game on the same day. Shane Miller, MD, a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Plano, Texas, noticed a significant number of his patients reported they returned to play after a concussion before being cleared by a medical professional, despite medical guidelines, state law and educational efforts.

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