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Knocked Out

By Gus Garcia-Roberts August 18, 2011

Natasha Helmick goes up for a header during a Dallas soccer match and gets speared in the left temple by an opponent. The 14-year-old, a talented center midfielder playing in the choice Lake Highlands Girls Classic League,... More >>>

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Five years ago, former soccer player Natasha Helmick (left) once played a game half-blind after sustaining a concussion. Today, her mother Micky says that it takes her daughter three times as long to complete mental tasks.

Miami's David Goldstein spoke to the Florida legislators about devastating health problems that developed after he suffered multiple concussions. Despite his testimony, Florida killed a concussion bill for youth athletes.

Kayla Meyer of New Prague, Minnesota, has missed 75 school days due to concussions suffered in youth hockey. Her parents, who don't have health insurance, have been forced to sell their possessions to pay for Kayla's medical bills.

Justin Landers, head athletic trainer of Katy High School, thinks that the state's concussion law falls short, partially due to the win-hungry culture of Texas high school football.

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Five years ago, former soccer player Natasha Helmick (left) once played a game half-blind after sustaining a concussion. Today, her mother Micky says that it takes her daughter three times as long to complete mental tasks.

Photo by Mark Graham

Five years ago, former soccer player Natasha Helmick (left) once played a game half-blind after sustaining a concussion. Today, her mother Micky says that it takes her daughter three times as long to complete mental tasks.

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