New Technology Aims To Prevent Concussions

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by Kirk Hawkins
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Story Created: Jul 27, 2012 at 9:51 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jul 27, 2012 at 11:38 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--William Adams is a high school athlete. Clipping into a harness, and a booth.
It tests his balance and brain. Another part of the test looks like a computer game that determines reaction time, attention to detail and memory.

It's all part of a new method that can test athletes for concussions and give parents peace of mind."If he would get a concussion, I would know how it would affect him later in life,"
said University City resident Alicia Adams.

Doctors are seeing more mild brain injuries amonth some high school athletes
and concussion dangers have increased. "Kids are more active, stronger and faster and the injuries are happening quicker," said Dr. Carl Augustus

Don Jones experienced four concussions when he played in the N.F.L."Back then the motto was get back out there, endure the pain and you're gonna get over it," Jones said.

But concussion awareness has changed dramatically since then. So much so that 16 year old William Adams is now being proactive. "At first I was a little nervous but when I realized I had to stand still, I was like, phew!" Adams said.

Doctors at Medical Athletics in University say the athletes should take the tests before the season.They say the athletes should return for another round of tets if they are injured to determine the extent of those injuries and the possibility of a concussion.

For More Information: http://medicalathletics.com/

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