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Archive Home > 2005 > October > 06 > Negative impact

Negative impact

One in 10 high school athletes will suffer a concussion. With every concussion, the chance of sustaining a subsequent concussion increases. Fortunately, a new approach is keeping kids off the field until they have fully recovered.

By Markian Hawryluk / The Bulletin
October 6, 2005

Last month, Devin Lakovics, a goalie with the Summit High School varsity soccer team, came out from the goal to snatch the ball away from an attacking opponent. Dropping low to the ground, she smothered the ball only to put herself in the direct line of an opponent's cleats. The kick struck her....

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