"Coaches should be pulling athletes out of the game if a concussion is suspected and then keeping them out until they are cleared by a medical professional. Pennsylvania and New Jersey Laws both require school athletes to have a clearance note from a medical provider before returning to contact sports, so it's important that youth leagues are following this model when possible," says Dr. Robert Franks.
To read more about Dr. Franks on concussions, click here.
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