22 SportsUnion | AUGUST 5, 2018
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are not only more like-
ly to have another con-
cussion, but the conse-
quences of subsequent
concussions are poten-
tially even more signifi-
cant.
That makes it particu-
larly important to ensure
full recovery after a con-
cussion, as it helps pre-
vent future concussions
and avoid cumulative
damage from repeated
concussions.
The good news is that
children who sustain a
concussion almost al-
ways recover completely
in a relatively short peri-
od of time. The best way
to achieve a good out-
come is to ensure that a
child is evaluated and as-
sessed by brain experts
with special training in
brain injuries.
“My first one was in
fifth grade, I believe,”
stated Jensen. “I was a
three-sport guy, hock-
ey, lacrosse and soccer.
In the winter, I got con-
cussed during hockey -
and that was it for hock-
ey. My doctor said you
play for contact sports,
I also played baseball,
you need to cut one. In
middle school I got three
more, one playing soccer,
one playing lacrosse. Af-
ter my third one that was
it for playing lacrosse.
That one was pretty bad,
I had some depth prob-
lems.”
Sports Derailed
Concussions you could
say ruined his athletic
career or at least some
of it. He gave up lacrosse
and hockey but still has
socc