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Handling Concussions Head On: What to Do and When
By Shelby Gonser|September 3, 2021
A concussion, or TBI (traumatic brain injury), is a severe injury that requires immediate attention. An estimated 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur in the United States every year, and about...
sports injuries
What Athletes Should Know About Post-Injury Depression
By Shelby Gonser|January 30, 2020
A study of 353 male college athletes from a variety of sports found 51% exhibited symptoms of depression after being injured and 12% became moderately to severely depressed, according to...
Mental Health Matters
Ouch! 17 Symptoms of Post-Injury Depression in Athletes
By Shelby Gonser|January 23, 2023
Injuries hurt–and in more ways than one. A study of 353 male college athletes from a variety of sports found 51% exhibited symptoms of depression after being injured and 12%...
Full Speed A-Head!
Handling Concussions Head On: Testing and the Role of Parents and Coaches in Concussion Treatment
By Shelby Gonser|January 9, 2023
Concussions are an extremely serious injury that requires attention and recognition immediately before another head injury has the possibility of occurring. Although they're serious in nature, they're also very common–an...
A Perfect Spar-ten
MSU Football Player Connor Heyward RB Offers Advice to the Next Generation
By Shelby Gonser|April 29, 2022
MSU football player, Conner Heyward, sat down with 2aDays to offer some advice to the upcoming high school athletes who are looking to play at the next level.
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College Recruiting Advice: 16 Questions With MSU Men’s Ice Hockey Player, Zach Osburn
By Shelby Gonser|April 27, 2022
Zach Osburn has been an important part of the Michigan State hockey program since he arrived in his freshman year. He was the first Spartan to score two goals in...
concussions
Handling Concussions Head On: What to Do and When
By Shelby Gonser|September 3, 2021
A concussion, or TBI (traumatic brain injury), is a severe injury that requires immediate attention. An estimated 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur in the United States every year, and about...