FAIRBORN -- A new law will go into effect this Friday for Ohio residents. Known as the Return to Play law, young athletes showing signs or symptoms of a concussion are no longer allowed to continue to play sports until they have been cleared by a physician or licensed health care provider.
Referees and coaches of a potentially concussed athlete will be required to pull the child out of practices or games until he or she has been authorized to play again.
"If an athlete has a concussion, his or her brain needs time to heal," said Dr. Corey Ellis, a board-certified primary care sports medicine doctor.
Wright State University held a seminar this evening with Dr. Ellis to educate school administrators, coaches and health professionals on concussion prevention and how to handle injured athletes.
Referees and coaches of a potentially concussed athlete will be required to pull the child out of practices or games until he or she has been authorized to play again.
"If an athlete has a concussion, his or her brain needs time to heal," said Dr. Corey Ellis, a board-certified primary care sports medicine doctor.
Wright State University held a seminar this evening with Dr. Ellis to educate school administrators, coaches and health professionals on concussion prevention and how to handle injured athletes.