(WJAR) — Each year, more than 300,000 children go to the emergency room for concussions.
Football, is one of the sports where they’re prevalent.
Some players in the NFL, even some high school players are wearing an added layer of protection over their helmets known as a guardian cap.
To discuss the effectiveness of guardian caps, and how concussions are diagnosed and treated, Channel 10’s Barbara Morse spoke with Caroline Guglielmo, DPT with University Orthopedics’ Sports Concussion Rehabilitation Center.
Watch the Story on turnto10.com »
About Caroline Guglielmo, PT, DPT
Caroline Guglielmo is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in the treatment of concussions. After earning a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Sacred Heart University, she attended the University of Rhode Island, where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Initially treating general orthopedic conditions, she quickly developed a special interest in treating patients with balance, dizziness, and other neurological concerns. She has worked with players from the Providence Bruins, Brown University athletes, as well as many other student-athletes in Rhode Island.
Concussion Center Providers include:
Andrew Chen, MD, Philip Salko, MD, Caroline Bertram, PT, DPT and Kate Wilks, LAT, ATC