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The findings in a recent study in the Journal of Athletic Training that female athletes are more prone to concussions than male athletes and take longer to recover are hard to explain, says Dr. Robert Cantu, but may due to several factors.

Concussions: When To See Specialist

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

Dr. Robert Cantu Praises MomsTeam's Education of Youth Sports Parents On Concussion Dangers

Noted sports concussion expert, Dr. Robert C. Cantu, discusses how he became involved in MomsTeam's efforts to educate youth sports parents on concussion dangers.

8 Ways Mothers Can Make Youth Sports Safer And Enjoyable For All

What serves mothers so well as sports parents is their natural protectiveness, nurturing instinct, emotional openness, and their belief in the importance of fair play, cooperation, connectedness, inclusiveness and the value of doing one's best over winning and competition. Here are 8 ways moms can use their special gifts to help their child - and all children - have the best possible sports experience.

Concussion Management: Pro-Active Parents Needed

Parents should not be passive bystanders when it comes to the subject of concussions in sports. There are many things parents can do to minimize the risks that their child will suffer a concussion while playing sports and, more importantly, is not allowed to return to play too soon

Second Impact Syndrome Risk Requires Caution in Return-to-Play Decision

The last five to ten years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of reported cases of second impact syndrome (SIS) which occurs when an athlete who sustains head trauma, i.e. a traumatic brain injury - often a concussion or worse, such as a cerebral contusion (bruised brain) - sustains a second head injury before signs of a concussion with the first have cleared.

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Using Intuition Key To Sports Parenting Success

Are you trying to decide whether and when to let your child start playing sports , try out for a competitive travel team or begin specializing in a single sport? Are you considering pulling your child off a team because you sense tjhat your child is at risk of emotional or sexual abuse by the coach? My advice is to trust your intuition.