New NFL kickoff rules could reduce concussions

Published October 2, 2018 This content is archived.

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An article on CNN about a new football study that found that a small change in one area of the sport – kickoff rules – may lead to a significant reduction in concussion rates interviews John Leddy, medical director of UB’s Concussion Management Clinic, who called the study “well-done” with findings that “make sense.” "It shows just how powerful rule changes can be in preventing concussions," he said. "That's important because you're going to get concussions in football, but if you can develop rules that reduce the risk, then preventing concussion is much easier than treating concussion." The story appeared on CNN affiliates around the country.

Learn more: https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/02/health/kickoff-concussions-ivy-league-study/index.html

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