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ratings (Virginia tech.org). It is recommended that all student
athletes utilize at least a 4- or 5-star helmet, as they have been
proven to reduce concussion frequency.

the PIAA, have been responsive to both suggestions as well as
criticisms in regards to penalties and new rules as their need
becomes apparent to prevent cerebral injuries.

"Practice like the pros" is a training movement that holds promise to reduce not only concussions, but also other sports-related
musculoskeletal injuries. It encourages a significant reduction
in the time spent performing full contact practice in football.
Technique and agility are stressed while limiting potentially
damaging impacts. Most professional and many collegiate programs are already using this practice technique to successfully
reduce concussion prevalence.

Sports and academics have a long and important history in
our communities. Sports are integral to the development of our
young people, but there are risks that accompany those benefits.
Our attention to the prevention and treatment of concussion
will allow them to continue their participation in a safe and
healthy manner.
I'm happy to report that my daughter is doing great in college
with no persistent post-concussive symptoms.

Lastly, informed and proactive officiating as well as rule
making can play a huge role in the presence of concussion. This
can be through enforcement of safe techniques or by preventing unnecessary roughness or aggression in all sports. The job
of a referee can at times be difficult, but the officials, as well as

PAUL HORCHOS, D.O., is a physician at Northeastern
Rehabilitation and has been with the practice since 1997.

Luzerne County Medical Society and Wilkes-Barre City Health Department

PRESENT

MONDAYS AT THE MARKET
a Health and Wellness Farmers Market on Public Square
Every Monday beginning July 2nd
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KIDS DAY WITH BIKE HELMET GIVEAWAYS
EXERCISE AND FITNESS WITH LIVE
DEMONSTRATIONS
INTERNATIONAL FOOD DAY
HEALTHY EATING AND NUTRITION WITH
LIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
HEALTH SCREENING DAY
BACK-2-SCHOOL DAY WITH THE
BINGHAMTON ZOO AND GIVEAWAYS
ALL THING PETS
WOMEN'S HEALTH DAY
FAREWELL TO SUMMER

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