Cliff Robbins: Concussions and Sports

Cliff Robbins: Concussions and SportsThe Matt Townsend Show • Season 4, Episode 72, Segment 1

Apr 14, 2015 • 36m

Dr. Cliff Robbins from the Sports Legacy Institute, an organization working to advance the study, treatment and prevention of the effects of brain trauma in athletes and other at-risk groups. Cliff serves as the Educational and Research Program Manager. What are the risks of kids playing sports and how could that affect the rest of their lives.

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