High School Athletes & Concussions

Are high school athletes suffering more concussions these days and why?

High school athletes are four times more likely to report a concussion today then they where just 10 years ago. And football players are the the ones out in front.

A new study from the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that both boys and girls are getting more concussions. Part of the reason is because there is more awareness of concussion signs and symptoms, so they tend to get reported more than before. But it's also because athletes today tend to be stronger and faster, so impacts are harder than before.

For boys, football was the riskiest, followed closely by lacrosse then soccer. For girls, it was soccer, then lacrosse and basketball.

But regardless of how and when it happens, any concussion needs to be taken very seriously. And avoiding them is something all schools, parents and athletes need to keep working on.