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Matt Solomon: Making Hard Choices after Multiple Sports-Related Concussions
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Gaylord's ThinkFirst Program is part of the National ThinkFirst Association, which is committed to educating youth about the devastating and life-altering consequences of poor decisions that can lead to a serious brain or spinal cord injury.
In this episode, Megan Palmer, OT and Gaylord's ThinkFirst Program coordinator, interviews Matthew Solomon a high school student who had to make some hard choices after receiving several concussions while playing football. Matt talks about the factors affecting his decision and wants to encourage other athletes who may be facing similar decisions. With mounting evidence of potential long-term effects from repetitive concussions, Matt's story and struggle to make the best decisions for his health resonates with student-athletes and parents alike.
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a long-term acute care hospital located in Wallingford, Connecticut. www.gaylord.org.
To learn more about ThinkFirst at Gaylord
Learn more about the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation
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