You’ve seen the movie “Concussion” with Will Smith and got that shudder up your spine for our high school players (aka. future Pro Bowlers) right? Well, a new JAMA Neurology study is saying hold that thought. High school football head injuries don’t necessarily ever lead to cognitive impairment, nor to CDE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy.) Of course, it’s a tough sport and our players need to be safe and keep that helmet on.

The “Concussion” movie sent that shudder up your spine for our #highschoolfootball players, but a JAMA Neurology study suggests that high school football head injuries don’t necessarily ever lead to cognitive impairment or CDE. No matter what though, let’s keep ’em safe. #healthpic.twitter.com/iSeF95bmFs

— DrTessier (@dr_tessier) December 6, 2017

If you, your child, a loved one, a friend, or even a stranger displays symptoms of a concussion or other head trauma, call Dr. Tessier right away.