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    Concussions and Sports

    en-usSeptember 02, 2013
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    About this Episode

    Eric Freitag is a licensed psychologist and a board certified clinical neuropsychologist. He started the Sport Concussion Program in 2006 and has provided baseline and post injury care to hundreds of athletes. He explains the risk factors for athletes as well as the medical implications of concussions. Learn how to spot a concussion, when to see a doctor, and how treatment should progress. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25329]

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