0015 Head injury and concussion management in extracurricular sports: a multi-pronged evaluation of the massachusetts 2010 legislation

Statement of purpose

In 2013, 20% and 16% of Massachusetts middle and high school athletes, respectively, reported symptoms consistent with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while playing sports in the past 12 months. The Massachusetts’ 2010 legislation aimed to improve the prevention and management of sports related head injuries, thereby promoting brain healing and reducing the risk of serious health consequences among student athletes...