Eric Laudano, M.H.S., ATC

Ahead of the Game: The Parent's Guide To Youth Sports Concussion

Rosemarie Scolaro Moser's [6] new book, Ahead of the Game: The Parent's Guide to Youth Sports Concussion (University Press of New England) is just what it says it is: a practical, no-nonsense guide for parents about sport concussions.

Moser brings to the subject matter a unique background: As a clinician who has treated hundreds if not thousands of concussed student-athletes at the Sports Concussion Center of New Jersey [7], she brings real world experience to the subject, not just as a neuropsychologist with specialized expertise on baseline and post-concussion neurocognitive testing [8] but in the management and treatment of concussions, including the academic accommodations [9] that are often needed during the sometimes long road to recovery.

Eric Laudano, M.H.S., A.T.C.

Eric Laudano, M.H.S., A.T.C. Eric Laudano is Head Athletic Trainer and Manager of Sports Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to serving as athletic trainer for both the football and men's lacrosse teams, Eric manages the overall operation of the athletic training department and a staff of 8 full-time and four part-time athletic trainers, and is responsible for the health and wellness of 1,000 athletes in 32 intercollegiate varsity sports. Read more [10].

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Throat Injuries: Often Overlooked Risk In Contact Sports [13]

One often overlooked area of an athlete's body that needs protection from potentially life-threatening injury is the throat and neck, particularly in ice hockey and lacrosse, both of which are played with sticks and high-speed projectiles (pucks/balls) that can come in contact with a player's throat area.

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Tournaments and Showcases: Planning for Injuries and Medical Emergencies Essential [14]

As competition for athletic scholarships ratchets ever higher, an increasingly popular way for high school athletes to be seen by college scouts and coaches is by attending elite tournaments and so-called "showcases." But has the event organizer taken appropriate steps to prevent injuries, and to provide first-aid in the event of minor injuries and transport more seriously injured athletes to the nearest hospital emergency room? Here's a checklist.

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Overuse Injury: Too Much,Too Soon Causing Pain [15]

Overuse injuries occur when an athlete does too much, too soon, causing pain, says Eric Laudano, head athletic trainer at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Return to Play Criteria Designed To Minimize Risk of Re-Injury [16]

Return to sports after an injury is a stepwise process, says Eric Laudano, M.H.S., ATC, head athletic trainer at the University of Pennsylvania, designed to minimize the chances of re-injury.

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