Heads Up: Concussion Protocol in Loyola Athletics

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Roughly 1.7 to 3 million concussions occur every year due to sports and recreational activities. However, five out of 10 of those concussions go unreported or undetected, according to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Leaving a concussion untreated could lead to serious health issues. Loyola Athletics’ concussion protocol seeks to ensure the safety of student-athletes so they don’t experience those side-effects.

According to the Mayo Clinic, a concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can result from a blow to the head and affect brain function. The brain is normally protected inside…