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FOX23 Investigates: Are girls more at risk for concussions?

FOX23 Investigates: Are girls more at risk for concussions?

Quick Facts:

  • Studies find female high school athletes have a significantly higher concussion rate than male high school athletes.
  • A 10-year study presented at the 2017 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons found female soccer players suffer the most concussions.
  • Doctors said it’s because females’ neck muscles are underdeveloped relative to the weight of their head, compared to male counterparts.
  • It can take weeks or months to recover from a concussion.
  • Athletes can return to the classroom and the field slowly when symptoms subside. To Read More Click HERE  
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