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Area athletic directors, coaches, trainers come to Virginia Tech to discuss concussions
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterPreventing brain injuries -- that's why dozens of high school sports leaders met at Virginia Tech on Tuesday for what's called the Concussion Summit. Coaches, athletic directors and trainers came together to find out new and better way to protect young...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Virginia Tech, Chris Tucker, High School Sports
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UPDATED: Hillcats manager has surgery for injuries from foul ball
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- Atlanta Braves minor league manager Luis Salazar has undergone surgery and was scheduled for more after being hit in the face by Brian McCann's foul liner while standing in the dugout during an exhibition game.
Salazar was...Tags: Orlando, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Surgery, San Diego Padres
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Tackling helmet safety head on
ReporterA hard tackle, a loud collision, helmet-to-helmet contact; it's all part of the game of football. But in recent years, head injuries from sports, specifically concussions, have made headlines. The NFL has changed rules, equipment was improved, but there...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Science and Technology, Education, Head Injuries, Health and Safety at School
Jul 31, 2012
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Mar 9, 2011
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May 10, 2011
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