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1. T he NFL also works to raise awareness and advocate for adoption of the Zackery Lystedt Law. 2. Through these joint efforts, resources and complementary expertise are combined, enabling greater impact and reach. 3. NFL Commissioner has been recognized by the Sports Legacy Institute for his personal efforts to advocate for this law. 4. The NFL also provides funding for research in the areas of health and safety on concussions. 5. Since 2007, the NFL has worked closely with the CDC, USA Football and others to produce and disseminate educational materials regarding concussion 6. In September 2010, USA Football launched "Put Pride Aside for Player Safety" which is a national campaign that emphasizes concussion awareness in football. 7. The Summit included a presentation on concussions in youth sports, proper equipment fitting demonstrations with Riddell, and NFL advocacy work in support of the Lystedt Law 8. The NFL partnered with John Hopkins Medicine to present a continuing medical education program on an evidence-based perspective of traumatic brain injury in professional football. 9. As of May 2012, 38 states have adopted youth concussion laws 10. The NFL longstanding prohibitions against helmet to helmet contact.
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11. Avoid activities, such as contact or recreational sports,that could lead to a second concussion. (It is best toavoid roller coasters or other high speed rides that canmake your symptoms worse or even cause a concussion.) 12. When your doctor says you are well enough, return toyour normal activities gradually, not all at once. 13. Because your ability to react may be slower after a concussion, ask your doctor when you can safely drive a car, ride a bike, or operate heavy equipment. 14.Talk with your doctor about when you can return to work. Ask about how you can help your employer understand what has happened to you. 15. Consider talking with your employer about returning to work gradually and about changing your work activities or schedule until you recover (e.g., work half-days).