Changing the mindset about concussions

Concussions are big news these days. Concern about concussions as a serious form of brain injury that requires appropriate treatment has been steadily increasing among the general public and especially among the scientific and athletic communities. Despite a campaign to raise awareness about concussion injuries in sporting events, there’s still a mentality for athletes to tough it out, fight through symptoms and stay on the field to help their teams.

Heidelberg is joining other colleges nationwide in a concussion research study designed to improve education and awareness about the issue and ultimately facilitate concussion self-reporting among student-athletes. It will require a culture change at the grassroots level and beyond.

Beginning in January, coaches from six ’Berg teams and about 200 student-athletes will participate in the Chestnut Hill College Peer Concussion Education Program.

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