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In youth football the most common injuries we see are contusions or bruises (about one third of all injuries). While they often seem minor, padding the injured area and avoiding heat or massage for the first 72 hours can help recovery. Other common injuries that we worry about are joint sprains, muscle strains, and concussions. Joint sprains and muscle strains vary in severity and are usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and limited movement. Concussions have a long list of potential signs and symptoms so it is important to be seen by a qualified health care provider.

“Many adults with ID are going to require services and support. They’re likely going to require housing support, employment support and many of them are food insecure. I think policymakers at both the state and federal level need to know about this because, regardless of whether or not our policymakers support Medicaid expansion, many people with ID are also going to need adequate health care coverage because the vast majority of people with intellectual disability are not employed.”