The hockey or football player in your family may be too tough for his or her own good, putting them at risk of serious injury from sports concussions.
Playing through pain and fatigue is part of the game, and the drive to persevere is one of those things which makes team sports so special.
But after a hard hit to the head, there are times when “playing through the fog” can be extremely dangerous.
Sports Concussions – hard to spot, easy to deny
Your child likely won’t even know if they have suffered a concussion.
Even though they know they took a hard hit, they may not want to let their teammates down.
There are any number of reasons why a youth hockey or football player may want to return to action right away, and even with the most dedicated trainers and coaches on hand, it’s simply impossible to proactively identify every player who should be checked for concussion symptoms before continuing.
But what if there were a way to put a spotlight on such children, so they don’t put themselves unnecessarily at risk?
That’s where the Battle Sports Science and the Impact Indicator come in… [Read more...]





