ESPN published this video item, entitled “Dr. Gregory W. Stewart on Tua’s injuries and how the NFL can improve their concussion protocol” – below is their description.
Dr. Gregory W. Stewart on Tua’s injuries and how the NFL can improve their concussion protocol
Rachel DeMita is joined by Dr. Gregory W. Stewart, Chief of the Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, director of the Sports Concussion Management Program and team physician at Tulane University. Dr. Stewart discusses Tua Tagovailoa’s injuries sustained against the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. Dr. Stewart explains the nuances and complications of concussion testing and concussion protocol and also gives his thoughts on how the NFL can improve concussion management and protocol.
0:00 Courtside Club: Rachel DeMita with Dr. Gregory Stewart
02:15 Dr. Stewart discusses the injuries Tua Tagovailoa sustained against the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals
07:20 Dr. Stewart on the complications of concussion testing
11:30 Dr. Stewart explains the risks of concussions going undiagnosed
14:10 Dr. Stewarts shares his opinion on Antonio Brown’s actions off the field and explains why CTE can be a complicated diagnosis
17:20 Dr. Stewart on taking a holistic approach to treating players after their NFL careers
21:30 Dr. Stewart discusses the evolution of concussion management and concussion protocol
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