With a concussion, there are 2 issues. There is your fear, which you are aware of, but a concussion CAN slow down brain processing speed to the point that you are not able to safely respond to unexpected events in traffic. read more
He emphasizes that concussions happen in every sport and arranges for concerned parents to talk with parents of current players, to hear how they deal with the risks. “We’ve been pretty successful” in allaying fears, Good says, estimating that half of parents who ask about concussions ultimately let their children play. read more