It feels as if every year a new fitness product becomes America’s newest craze. Currently, the Fitbit wearable, which allows users to track number of steps walked, sleep quality, and other health data, has become a popular commodity among tech-savvy health enthusiasts. However, this device has caught the eye of athletic trainers—some of whom think it can be used to help solve the current epidemic of serious concussions in sports. Dr. Jordan Hamson-Utley, the Program Director for the Master of Health Science in Athletic Training at the University of St. Augustine, has been looking at new ways to care for concussions particularly at the high school level.
Fitbits Are Helping With Concussion Treatments For Athletes
