This Thanksgiving weekend, Chris Nowinski, president of the Sports Legacy Institute (SLI), met with the UConcussion team and WQAM Sports Radio 560 to speak about the work and research currently ongoing at SLI. WQAM’s commentator Don Bailey Jr. interviewed Chris about Sports Legacy’s program, its studies, and SLI’s development of preventative measures to protect athletes […]
CBS Miami’s Walter Makaula has released a video report about Dr. Hotz and Dr. Nedd’s work at the UHealth Sports Medicine’s clinic for managing concussions in student athletes. Watch the video at: http://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/10/09/youth-athlete-concussions/
UConcussion visited G. Holmes Braddock High School to film student Terry “Chopper” Hilton performing “Look Look, Concussion,” an original rap by Terry about the importance of taking yourself out of play when you have a concussion. Watch the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqd-8CbDY7U Special thanks to: Miami-Dade County Public Schools G. Holmes Braddock High School Daniel Brotons Letty […]
ABC’s Good Morning America has released a video report covering the emerging technology of using helmet sensors to detect football concussion injuries. UConcussion’s very own Dr. Hotz is featured, pointing out that the technology is a welcome addition, and needs to be developed further for players of various ages. Watch the video at: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/helmet-sensors-athletes-safe-25426937#.VBGfti7RXrA.email
UConcussion/KiDZ teamed up with USA Football this Wednesday at SunLife Stadium to bring safe playing methods to Miami-based coaches and athletic trainers. USA Football’s Andy Ryland and Chris Merritt discussed proper helmet fitting and tackling techniques, in addition to an interactive tackling simulation, demonstrating the methods necessary to prevent concussions. Making these safety techniques a […]