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Watch: A Look at Baseline Testing for Young Athletes

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Andy Berg
Aug 30, 2019

Generally speaking, baseline testing is a great way to monitor brain function before and after a concussion. Here's a closer look at how concussion protocol and baseline testing can help protect young athletes from causing further harm. 

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