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New Ohio Law Aims To Mitigate Youth Sports Concussions
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Last month Governor John Kasich signed into law a bill designed to mitigate the effects of concussions that occur at youth sporting events.
OSU Researcher: Wii Aids Concussion Treatment
OSU Researcher Tamerah Hunt, examines athlete Anthony Flowers on the Wii Yoga program.
Researchers are trying to understand the long and short term effects of what was once thought to be a minor injury, and they are looking for new ways to test for concussions. An Ohio State University researcher is studying how a popular video game – the Wii Fit system – can help test concussions.
YMCA Expresses Concern With Ohio Concussion Bill
The head of the Ohio Alliance of YMCAs says she’s concerned that hundreds of volunteer coaches would face greater legal liability under a proposal before state lawmakers that’s aimed at protecting athletes with concussions.
Are Coaches Doing Enough to Protect Young Athletes?
Many high school football coaches are following the NFL’s lead and doing more to protect players from head injuries. But experts say schools and coaches should do more. What do you think?
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Reduce Head Injuries
Concussions are becoming more and more a problem in the NFL.
Columbus Rep. Michael Stinziano says the measure would raise the awareness of young athletes, parents and coaches about the long-term effects of repeated concussions.
