by Mike Grafstein | Jan 28, 2016 | Concussions
For many reasons now there has been an increase in reported concussions through sports including football, hockey and soccer. We have also come to learn that female athletes are susceptible for concussions due to the lack of neck muscle control. So with all the hype...
by Mike Grafstein | Jan 28, 2016 | Concussions
This is nothing new. In all sports once a skilled child is recognized by a coach or coaches in an organization the question becomes “should we move him / her up to help with his / her development?” On the other side of things you also have parents pushing for their...
by Mike Grafstein | Jan 14, 2016 | Rehabilitation
In any sport, injuries occur. This is going to happen no matter what is done in the off season and pre-season to prepare for the regular season. This is no different for soccer. Over the past 25 years I have noticed a distinct disconnect with clinical clearance in...
by Mike Grafstein | Jan 4, 2016 | Concussions
In my over twenty five years working with sports from high school football and hockey, university and club rugby, provincial, national and academy soccer I have been a first responder and treated many concussions. Wow! Things have changed! Back in the day if an...