With the recent release of the movie Concussion, I began to consider the seriousness of mild traumatic brain injuries in the NHL and what needs to be addressed in order to fully protect its athletes.
I reached out to some experts in the field; Saga Johansson, a neuroscientist by training based out of Sweden, and a graduate student (who has asked to remain anonymous) who has dedicated many years towards researching concussions in athletes.
What is a concussion?
"A concussion is an injury to your brain, resulting in pretty serious damage to the physiology that controls it and allows it to function.