Preventing Head Trauma In School Sports

09:55

September 21, 2010

Former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson speaks about the dangers of concussions at the Massachusetts State House last spring. (Courtesy of the Sports Legacy Institute ) — Former New England Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson speaks about the dangers of concussions at the Massachusetts State House last spring as former professional wrestler Chris Nowinski listens. (Courtesy of the Sports Legacy Institute )

A new law in Massachusetts aimed at reducing head trauma among kids who play school sports requires coaches to be better trained to recognize possible brain injuries. It also mandates that they refer student athletes for medical attention more quickly. Some, however, ask if the legislation goes far enough.

Guests:

Chris Nowinski, former professional wrestler and author of "Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis"
Dr. Robert Cantu, clinical professor, Department of Neurosurgery and co-director of the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy, Boston University School of Medicine

More:

Schools Tackle Sports Concussions Head On
Back-To-School Sports: New Concussion Law In Practice

This program aired on September 21, 2010.