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Former BMX Rider T.J. Lavin took a hard hit in competition and sustained a traumatic brain injury. He talks openly about his injury, and his desire to see more awareness for traumatic brain injuries. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=059c958113724ec89e0e76c7113ee31d20130219153253468

Former BMX Rider T.J. Lavin took a hard hit in competition and sustained a traumatic brain injury. He talks openly about his injury, and his desire to see more awareness for traumatic brain injuries.

Kevin Pearce was a world renowned snowboarder until he sustained a traumatic brain injury. Kevin talks frankly about his long path toward recovery and the importance of staying safe in sports. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=4b2560cbdda5452fa1dea3fa9cae767320130219152114359

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Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Having sustained a season-ending concussion himself, All-Star First Baseman Justin Morneau gives advice about how to prevent concussion on and off the sports field. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=20905ee37df6a1b11d2dc5e465a0c15920130219150918171