Football caused one-third of concussions at Iowa universities last year

Danger higher during games, but most occur at practice

Student-athletes at Iowa’s three state universities suffered twice as many concussions in practice as they did in games or competitions in 2011-2012, according to a Gazette review. Concussions are more likely during games, but student-athletes spend more time in practice, so the numbers are higher in those sessions, said Dr. Andy Peterson, director of the [...]

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