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Concussions and Female Athletes

Return To Play & Prevention

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Who is ultimately the one to decide if an athlete is ready to play again? Plus, how...

Who is ultimately the one to decide if an athlete is ready to play again? Plus, how to try and avoid concussions all together.

08/04/2017

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Athletes' Personal Stories

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Clip: Special | 11m 2s | Female athletes and coaches share their love of sport, recall playing with the boys... (11m 2s)

Baseline Testing & Roles

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Clip: Special | 9m 34s | A look at the cognitive testing athletes go through before returning to the team. (9m 34s)

Signs, Symptoms & Specifics

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Clip: Special | 9m 6s | Some warning signs coaches and players should be aware of. (9m 6s)

Tips From & For Athletes

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Clip: Special | 7m 6s | Athletes, coaches and parents talk about how to cope with concussions. (7m 6s)

We've Come A Long Way, But Have So Far To Go

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Clip: Special | 4m 46s | Even more can be done to prevent and care for concussions. (4m 46s)

What Research Tells Us

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Clip: Special | 8m 56s | As the number of female athletes continues to rise, medical experts examine the... (8m 56s)

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