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Top Stories, Identification & Diagnosis
August 2, 2016
- Andrew M. Blecher, M.D.
Author: Primary Care Sports Medicine physician at Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI); Medical Director of the Center for Rehabilitation Medicine at SCOI and Director of its SCORE Concussion Program.; Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice; member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, and Board Certified in Sports Medicine; Certified ImPACT Consultant; team physician for Los Angeles Valley College, College of the Canyons (Valencia, CA) and Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks, CA).
Immediately Report Concussion Symptoms: For The Good of The Team
Instead of being proud, teammates and coaches should be disappointed when athlete hides symptoms
“It’s just a bruise.” “I’m hurt but I’m not injured.” “You are supposed to play through pain.” “I just got my bell rung.” “It’s just a ding.” “It’s a badge
