John Shapiro of Manhattan Beach, Calif., is a former football player and current father and coach whose son suffered a football concussion, which forced him to learn more, reports EasyReaderNews.com.
Mr. Shapiro said local coaches and trainers are doing their best with keeping parents educated and up-to-date with information regarding concussions, as well as working to reduce the risk of concussions.
Glenn Huber, MD, partner at Torrance Ortho and Sports Med Group, told EasyReaderNews.com said basketball accounts for the most injuries and diagnosis and identification of concussions has improved with higher detection rates.
Steve Nuccion, MD, of South Bay Orthopaedic Specialist Center in Hermosa Beach, Calif., said concussions are a hot topic and more research and general awareness has lead to better preventative measures.
"Of all the advancements made related to concussions, it seems that the better recognition of a concussion has been the best improvement," Dr. Nuccion told EasyReaderNews.com. "Once a player has one concussion, they are a risk for future concussions. Returning to their sport too soon increases that risk. Better detection methods and more stringent return to play standards hopefully will lessen the long term effects of concussions."