In a joint project of Georgia Southern University’s School of Health and Kinesiology, the Statesboro-Bulloch Parks and Recreation Department and Clark Medical Group, about 50 children ages 5 to 17 have recently undergone baseline screenings that could help if they experience concussions. Children as young as 7 already play contact football, which includes tackling, through Parks & Recreation programs. “This is actually my first time playing,” said Joseph Hendrix, 8.
Concussion study targets youth
GSU, Rec Dept., Clark Medical offer free screenings