Media lies? [Part 4] Connecting the Dots: How does a concussion affect the young brain?

CFC reporter Rahim deMolitor was tasked with investigating the emergence of safety and danger issues in football.  Media lies?  Businesses trying to prosper?  Conflicting research? ‘Old School’ coaching?

This multi-series story digs deeper than ever and includes interviews with many Canadian Football ‘experts’ and research physicians .  JOIN THE DISCUSSION

How does a concussion affect the young brain?

 

PART 1 CLICK HERE Includes comments from Andrew Bucholtz, Richard MacLean, Brad Sinopoli, Duane Forde, and Michael Faulds

PART 2 CLICK HERE Includes comments from Aaron Geisler, Richard MacLean, & Kevin McDonald

PART 3 CLICK HERE Includes comments from Lowell Ullrich, Andrew Bucholtz, Duane Forde and Brad Sinopoli

PART 4: Includes comments from Dr. Charles Tator and Dr. Robert Cantu

PART 5: CLICK HERE Includes comments from Dr. Kevin Gordon, Richard MacLean, Dr. Robert Cantu, Eric Nauman [Purdue Neurotrauma Group (PNG)], and Aaron Gesiler

PART 6: CLICK HERE Includes comments from Eric Nauman

PART 7: CLICK HERE Includes comments from Richard MacLean and Aaron Geisler

PART 8: CLICK HERE Includes comments from Dr. Robert Cantu and Dr. Charles Tator

PART 9: CLICK HERE Includes comments from Dr. Charles Tator, Dr. Robert Cantu and Dr. Kevin Gordon

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Remember those old home theatre systems?

— Dr. Cantu has authored 29 books on neurology and sports medicine. His latest piece Concussions and Our Kids outlines how to spot, treat, a better protect young athletes from concussions. He also discusses proactive measures parents can take to help keep kids safe on and off the field. On his website, (http://robertccantumd.com) he mentions specifically, “three concussion tests parents can give at home, Post-concussion syndrome and what ‘rest’ really means, why helmets are no guarantee of safety and why concussions are prevalent in all sports.”