This is Sidney Crosby, the best player in Ice Hockey today.
… In 2010–11, Crosby sustained a concussion as a result of hits to the head in back-to-back games. The injury left him sidelined for ten-and-a-half months. …
… Here, at the elite Neurotrauma Impact Science Laboratory, researchers led by Blaine Hoshizaki are reconstructing a hit similar to Crosby’s first one to establish the relationship between helmet performance and how concussions occur. …
Hits to the head: Scientists explain Sidney Crosby’s concussion
There’s never been a more studied concussion injury. Crosby is a beloved God come to earth in Canada.
… A survey showed the NHL averages 51 to 89 concussion per year …
Sid returned on November 21, 2011 against the New York Islanders, scoring two goals and two assists in a 5–0 shutout win. Smart move his team waiting until they were sure he was healthy.
Sidney should have been taken out after the first of his two hits. But athletes want to get up and keep fighting. Coaches and medics need intervene.
The same thing happened at World Championships 2011. Yusuke Tanaka had an obvious concussion on Floor in prelims, yet his team coaches and medical staff kept him in the meet. Dr. Michel Léglise for FIG and meet medical officials made no intervention.
Has there been any follow-up on Yusuke?
I know he opted out of All Japan Championships.
related:
• Sidney Crosby’s concussion a teaching tool
• Canadian Press – A timeline of Sidney Crosby’s concussion and recovery
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Discovery Channel visited Syd the Kid’s doctor to see how he was treated. Unconventional therapy — spinning in a gyroscope.
Watch it here. It starts at 1min 20sec.
Unproven science, be aware.
Thanks for the link George.
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