Neuroscientist Steven Broglio, PhD., one of the world's leading experts on the management of sports concussion, and co-author of the international Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) consensus statement breaks down its significance. He also explains why foo

Me, Myself & TBI: Facing Traumatic Brain Injury Head On

Whether amateur or pro, the international Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) consensus statement impacts the care received by players if hit in the head during a game. Steven Broglio, PhD. is the director of the Michigan Concussion Center, the Neurotrauma Research Laboratory, and co-author of the CISG consensus statement. He is also a professor of athletic training, neurology and physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Michigan.

As part of the international team of researchers playing an important role in shaping the consensus on recognizing and treating concussion in sport, Dr. Broglio joined writer, journalist, and traumatic brain injury survivor Christina Brown Fisher to discuss current scientific knowledge, research findings, and clinical experience. Plus, he explains why banning football is not the answer to eliminating head injury in sports.

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