The Effects of a Concussion Video and the Likelihood That Male Lacrosse Players Will Report Concussion-Like Symptoms

Thursday, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Seabright
Poster 2
Concussions have been a long-standing debate for all different sports at all different levels. Recently, the crippling and detrimental effects of concussion on individuals later in life have prompted the spiral of concussion education and concussion mandates. In the NCAA, although there is a mandate in play that requires concussion education to athletes, there is not specific way to introduce it. On top of that, it is up to the athlete in majority of cases to report concussion symptoms and thus follow the strict protocols in place. However, many athletes don't report symptoms in fear that they will miss out. What they don't fear, is the life they will live if they continue to play despite concussion symptoms. How can individual athletes feel compelled to report symptoms? Specifically in Mens lacrosse, does seeing a video of one recovering from a concussion increase the likelihood that they will report concussion symptoms? And does the varying level of play (DI, Ivy-League, Professional), relationship status, age, past education, number of concussions have an effect on whether or not they will return to play?
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