Ask the Expert: Sports and Concussions
Find out what you need to know about concussions from Dr. Julie Gilchrist, a pediatrician and medical epidemiologist at the National Center for Injury Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Watch the interview above. Also watch Play Smarter and see how Amy, Jerry and Josh are coping with their brain injuries.
Featured Contributors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Thinkfirst National Injury Prevention Foundation, Rush University Medical Center
Topic Videos: Traumatic Brain Injury
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Play Smarter You need your brain, so keep it safe. Learn about sports-related concussions. Watch -
Ask the Expert Learn the symptoms of a concussion and what to do if your child has one. Watch -
What Is It? Brain injuries can happen any time, to any age group. We’re all at risk; we all need to be aware. Watch -
Amy’s Story Amy recovered from her brain injury, but it was a long road back. Watch -
Why Does It Matter? Some brain injuries seem minor and effects aren’t obvious right away. But TBI can impact a person for life. Watch -
Jerry’s Story Jerry has a hidden injury. You can’t see it, but it affects everything he does. Watch -
What Can I Do About It? What’s the most important organ in your body? Use your head; protect it. Wear a helmet. Watch -
Josh’s Story A drunken-driving accident nearly killed Josh. His broken bones healed, but his brain injury changed him forever. Watch
