Frank Conidi: Studying Concussions in Retired NFL Players and Looking at the Future of Football

The issue of concussions and potential brain damage has made considerable headlines in recent years. What the cause and diagnosis of these issues are remain to be determined.

Frank Conidi, MD, DO, MS, from the Florida Center for Headache and Sports Neurology discussed research he has been involved with in the field and what it can mean not only for athletes playing at the highest levels but also those who are still playing in the youth ranks. Conidi presented the results of his research during the American Academy of Neurology's 68th annual meeting in Vancouver.