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What happens when you have a concussion? - Clifford Robbins

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Each year in the United States, players of sports and recreational activities receive between 2.5 and 4 million concussions. How dangerous are all those concussions? The answer is complicated and lies in how the brain responds when something strikes it. Clifford Robbins explains the science behind concussions.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Clifford Robbins
Script Editor
Emma Bryce
Director
Rémi Cans
Sound Designer
Nicolas Martigne
Composer
Nicolas Martigne
Associate Producer
Jessica Ruby
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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