(Cleveland, OH) – The Cleveland Clinic is offering tips on how to lower the chances of getting a concussion as high school football season gets underway. Sports Medicine Specialist Doctor Marie Schaefer recommends strengthening muscles in the head, neck and upper back, wearing a mouth guard and to stop playing after being hit and experiencing concussion symptoms. She says there is the risk of something called ‘second impact syndrome’ where if you have a head injury and then you get another hit that could lead to unconsciousness and brain swelling.
She says there are different helmets marketed as to prevent concussions, but none show solid evidence of that.
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