CSU's The Audit

The increased awareness of the potential dangers of an undetected concussion means that, from the NFL to Little League, the conversation has shifted from “shake it off” to following a clear diagnostic criterion before returning an athlete to play following a potential concussion. But there are still a lot of unknowns when it comes to traumatic brain injuries, particularly around the long-term effects. CSU BRAINSTORM Lab Director Jaclyn Stephens talks about the short and long-term impacts of concussions, what we’re learning about the recovery process, and the surprising exercise that might play a key role in rewiring the brain.