Safety

What Are The Steps To Follow To Return To Play For Athlete Who Has Been Sidelined With A Concussion For Several Weeks?

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If an athlete has been sidelined by a concussion for several weeks or longer, Dr. Robert Cantu recommends that he follow a "stepwise" approach to return to play.

When Should Your Child See A Concussion Specialist?

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Only where an athlete continues to experience post-concussion signs or symptoms for more than a week is consultation with a concussion specialized advised, says Dr. Robert Cantu.

Follow-Up Care For Athletes Whose Concussion Symptoms Persist Or Get Worse

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Dr. Robert Cantu recommends parents seek additional testing and evaluation if their child's post-concussion signs and symptoms do not clear within a week to 10 days or increase in number or severity.

When Should Your Child See A Concussion Specialist?

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Only where an athlete continues to experience post-concussion signs or symptoms for more than a week is consultation with a concussion specialized advised, says Dr. Robert Cantu.

Common Youth Volleyball Injuries

There are many injuries associated with volleyball, the most common affecting the joints of the knees, elbows and shoulders. Volleyball injuries can occur as the long term result of overuse/underresting, or acute/traumatic injuries sustained in an instant.

Tips To Prevent Volleyball Injuries

Each year, more than 187,000 volleyball-related injuries are treated in hospitals, doctors

Study Pinpoints Likely Injuries To High School Volleyball Players

Game-related injuries to high school females playing volleyball most likely will strike their ankles or feet during jumping, spiking or blocking, according to the first phase of a study by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).

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