“When in Doubt, Sit Them Out:” The Danger of Head Injuries, Part I

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Athletes in both contact and non-contact sports are at an increased risk for traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The term sports-related concussion has historically been used to define “low velocity injuries that cause brain ‘shaking’ resulting in clinical symptoms and that are not necessarily related to a pathological injury.”