Introduction Sports-related concussions (SRCs) are frequently under-reported in youth sports, especially football, due to limited awareness, inconsistent reporting practices and a lack of medical personnel at the grassroots level.

When playing sports, it's important to remember: Brains don't have seat belts. When rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain inside the skull occurs with a blow to the head, a concussion happens, which in some cases can lead to lasting impacts on ...

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy entered concussion protocol after reporting symptoms following a brutal loss to the Packers, leaving rookie Max Brosmer as the potential starter.

McCarthy has thrown six touchdowns and 10 interceptions across six games. He’s also rushed for two scores while completing 54.1 percent of his passes. Kickoff is set for 4:05 p.m. Sunday.

Moving on to Jones' old team in New York, Jaxson Dart has cleared concussion protocol, the team announced on Friday. Dart has missed the Giants’ past two games while in concussion protocol. He was injured in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears. Jameis Winston started in a pair of seven-point losses in Dart’s absence.

Dr. Josh Purses has treated youth sports concussions for years. His top piece of advice? Play it safe. “The No. 1 thing is to not return to play,” Purses said in a phone call with The News Tribune on Tuesday. “If somebody thinks you have a concussion ...

Athletes experiencing a concussion during a sports event are evaluated for return to play through clinical evaluation, without the need for imaging studies. We typically don't know with a high level of confidence if there has been any significant brain injury.