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Cheerleader continues to recover after concussion  -  25 Mar 2008
Red and Black,Georgia cheerleader Christine Conley suffered a mild to moderate concussion Sunday during the Georgia women's basketball game in the NCAA tournament in

Erlich's return for Game 3 might be what Knights need  -  25 Mar 2008
London Free Press,By RYAN PYETTE, SUN MEDIA The rookie fan favourite, written off for the year after suffering a concussion in Sudbury on Feb. 29, has received a clean bill

Wallace rebounds from injury  -  25 Mar 2008
Charlotte Observer,The good news is that Gerald Wallace, who suffered a serious concussion Feb. 22, is feeling more and more like his old self. You could see that Saturday

Better way to manage concussions in kids  -  25 Mar 2008
United Press International..."Implementing an effective sports concussion management program is essential to safeguard young participants and reduce long-term risks," Gioia said in a

Dockers to turn to youth  -  25 Mar 2008
sportal.com.au,And with Heath Black (concussion) almost certain to miss the Hawthorn clash along with Dean Solomon (suspended), the likes of youngsters Ibbotson,

Fantasy Forecaster: The value of Cole - Fantasy Hockey  -  25 Mar 2008
ESPNPascal Leclaire (concussion): He might not be far off a return to the lineup, but with concussions, anything's possible. Regardless of whether Leclaire is

Bruins' Bergeron back on ice after suffering concussion in October  -  Mar 21, 2008
ESPNEverything was," said the Boston Bruins forward, who is recovering from a concussion that has kept him out since October. "It was giving me headaches,

No right time to return from concussion  -  Mar 19, 2008
Melbourne Herald Sun,By definition, the change in concussion is temporary. The electrical and chemical balance in the brain cells changes but the cells are not permanently

Youth sports concussion program points to need for proper ...  -  Mar 21, 2008
HULIQ,Traumatic brain injury expert Gerard Gioia, PhD, Chief of Neuropsychology at Children’s National Medical Center and director of the Safe Concussion Outcome,

It's not just 'getting your bell rung,' it's a concussion; take it ...  -  Mar 16, 2008
Chicago Tribune,A concussion can occur in many sports, but contact sports such as hockey, football and soccer carry a higher risk. More than 250000 concussions occur each

Rampage kicker will miss game after concussion  -  Mar 13, 2008
MLive.com,A mild concussion has sidelined Grand Rapids Rampage placekicker Brian Gowins for Friday's sold-out game against the Chicago Rush at Van Andel Arena.

Sabres' Paetsch out indefinitely with concussion  -  Mar 13, 2008
USA TodayBy John Wawrow, AP BUFFALO — Nathan Paetsch is out indefinitely with a concussion, leaving the Buffalo Sabres' depleted defense down a third player in the

Injuries force local champ to bow out  -  Mar 24, 2008
Advocate,He suffered a concussion close to the site where a brain tumour was removed six years ago - only discovered after falling from his bike in the Tasmanian

Singh seeing birdies through concussion, flu  -  Mar 15, 2008
AFPJEJU, South Korea (AFP) — India's Jeev Milkha Singh battled flu and the after-effects of a freak buggy accident to share the Ballantine's Championship lead

For Church, Concussion Reveals Baseball’s Hazards  -  Mar 10, 2008
New York Times,Ryan Church, on ground, says he remembers little about the collision with Marlon Anderson on March 1 that left him with a concussion. By BEN SHPIGEL PORT ST

Nuggets' Martin suffers concussion  -  Mar 9, 2008
National Post,Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin sustained a mild concussion with 3:19 remaining in the first quarter of Saturday's 132-105 loss to the Utah Jazz.

New MRI tests show concussion perils  -  Mar 17, 2008
Deseret News,By Elaine Jarvik Even after a severe concussion, a brain can look normal and healthy on a traditional brain scan. But now a study co-authored by a Brigham

Kelusky has six points in return from concussion as Roughnecks ...  -  Mar 8, 2008
The Canadian Press,The 32-year-old veteran forward had been sidelined since the first game of the season with a concussion. In his absence, the Roughnecks had struggled in the

Bobcats F Gerald Wallace could return from concussion next week  -  Mar 5, 2008
The Canadian Press,CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace could return from his fourth concussion in four years as soon as next week.

Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace returns to practice following ...  -  Mar 10, 2008
The Canadian Press,CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is back, just not at power forward. Wallace returned to practice Monday for the first time since

Mets RF Ryan Church feeling much better after concussion  -  Mar 4, 2008
USA TodayRyan Church felt much better Tuesday and experienced no dizziness while working out in a pool, the first step in his recovery from a concussion.

MormonTimes.com: BYU-Baylor research team documents post ...  -  Mar 17, 2008
Deseret News,In most cases, traditional MRI scans of people who sustain a concussion look like normal, healthy brains — something that puzzles the medical profession.

Concussion knocks Knights' Erlich out  -  Mar 5, 2008
London Free Press,By RYAN PYETTE, SUN MEDIA The rookie forward with the London Knights isn't expected to return to the lineup this year after suffering a concussion and sore

Precautionary scan after concussion reveals brain tumor for ...  -  Mar 3, 2008
International Herald Tribune,AP CANBERRA, Australia: Wallaby fullback Julian Huxley discovered he had a brain tumor after undergoing medical scans following a concussion in a weekend

Gibbs diagnosed with concussion  -  Mar 17, 2008
Louisville Courier-Journal,Tina Hudson, Gibbs' mother, said the player went to the hospital on Saturday night and was diagnosed with a concussion. Hudson said her daughter was

Concussion idles Mets RF Church  -  Mar 2, 2008
San Diego Union Tribune,Ryan Church sustained a concussion yesterday in a violent crash with New York Mets teammate Marlon Anderson and will be sidelined at least a couple of days.

Wallace expected to practice with Bobcats after suffering ...  -  Mar 8, 2008
ESPNAP WASHINGTON -- Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is expected to return to full-contact practice at the start of next week and might play in a game

Wallace's 4th concussion new territory for Bobcats, NBA  -  Feb 26, 2008
USA TodayIt was Wallace's fourth concussion in four years, an all-too-familiar statistic for football players, but almost unheard of in basketball.

Sabres: Paetsch cleared to play Tuesday  -  Mar 23, 2008
Buffalo News,Paetsch suffered a concussion when he was elbowed in the jaw by Pittsburgh's Georges Laraque during a March 12 game in Mellon Arena.

Broncos’ Hamilton cleared for workout program  -  Mar 23, 2008
Rocky Mountain News,Guard Ben Hamilton, who missed the entire 2007 season with post-concussion symptoms, has been given full clearance to participate. Hamilton’s already been

Reader comments: New study shows brain changes from concussion  -  Mar 17, 2008
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Basketball: Redhage shakes off concussion to keep Perth alive  -  Feb 27, 2008
New Zealand Herald,By Tim Clarke PERTH - Perth Wildcats' points machine Shawn Redhage has shaken off concussion to almost single-handedly keep his side in the NBL finals,

Connolly has surgery and will miss rest of regular season  -  Mar 21, 2008
ESPNThe injury was the latest setback for Connolly, who missed all but two regular season games last year because of a neck injury and post-concussion symptoms.

Bobcats' Wallace suffering post-concussion symptoms  -  Feb 25, 2008
Sports NetworkCharlotte, NC (Sports Network) - Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace developed post-concussion symptoms over the weekend after suffering a Grade 3

Gerald Wallace Develops Post-Concussion Symptoms  -  Feb 25, 2008
NBA.comFEBRUARY 25, 2008 - Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace developed post-concussion symptoms over the weekend that included headaches, drowsiness and

Patrice Bergeron says it's over.  -  Mar 23, 2008
phillyBurbs.com,But the young Boston Bruin, who was knocked out of action by the Flyers' Randy Jones back in October and sat nearly five months due to a concussion,

Matt Cullen: Concussion Symptoms Recur  -  Mar 16, 2008
Rotowire,Cullen is suffering from a recurrence of the symptoms of his December concussion, and won't play Sunday against Ottawa, according to the Raleigh News

Cullen on shelf with concussion  -  Mar 15, 2008
News & Observer,But when Cullen didn't practice Saturday, Laviolette admitted Cullen was "not feeling well" -- a sort of short-hand for his post-concussion symptoms.

No concussion for Lidstrom, who could skate later this week  -  Feb 25, 2008
MLive.com,Despite persistent Internet rumors that Lidstrom has a concussion, Holland and coach Mike Babcock both categorically denied that claim.

Bobcats F Gerald Wallace to undergo more tests after concussion  -  Feb 25, 2008
USA TodayWallace has been experiencing post-concussion symptoms that include soreness in his neck and jaw, the team said Monday. He's scheduled to be examined by a

Heaven and headaches  -  Mar 20, 2008
Edmonton Sun,Then on a seemingly innocent run on Farnham Glacier in BC, she was launched from her skis and landed on her head, suffering a concussion.

Mets' Church getting tired of stress  -  Mar 20, 2008
Newsday,Ryan Church wasn't allowed to sleep for more than an hour at a time for a few days after he suffered a concussion in the Mets' fourth game.

Disappointing return by Chara  -  Mar 20, 2008
Boston Herald,15 with a neck injury that also has given him concussion-like symptoms. His attempts to come back have been a maddening one-step-forward-one-step-back

Gerald Wallace: Comes Back From Concussion  -  Mar 13, 2008
Rotowire,Wallace (concussion) scored 14 points with five boards, a steal, an assist and a trey in 22 minutes off the bench Wednesday night in his return to the court

Take steps if you injure your brain or your teeth  -  Mar 22, 2008
Pacific Daily News,Abilities at school, work or in everyday activities can be affected if one had an undiagnosed concussion. Take note of the signs and symptoms of a

Surgery to finish Eager's season  -  Mar 22, 2008
Chicago Daily Herald,Savard was impressed by three games the 24-year-old Eager played earlier this month when he returned after missing 27 with a concussion.

Concussion makes Tanabe's future tenuous  -  Mar 11, 2008
News & Observer,The Hurricanes' David Tanabe has been out since suffering a concussion on Dec. 18 against the Maple Leafs. RALEIGH - The Carolina Hurricanes don't expect

Kicker Brian Gowins suffers concussion  -  Mar 11, 2008
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com,The Rampage placekicker suffered a concussion while making a touchdown-saving tackle of San Jose SaberCats return man Trestin George at midfield in the

Bobcats F Gerald Wallace returns to practice following concussion  -  Mar 10, 2008
StarNewsOnline.com,AP CHARLOTTE, NC | Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace has returned to practice for the first time since suffering a severe concussion more than two

Green inks deal to return to Rams after concussion ended '07 season  -  Mar 11, 2008
StarNewsOnline.com,St. Louis | Trent Green, who ended last season on injured reserve after his second concussion in 13 months, agreed to terms on a three-year contract with

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