Tua Tagovailoa Concussion explained by a Concussion Doctor

Those who are here after the most recent one…now you know why this happened and was 100% predictable

Came across this and well done! I officiate High School Football and will be sending this to other officials to keep us aware on the field. Thanks again!

I have to say Doc, this is exactly what an explanation should be. Comprehensive (at least to a non doctor), accurate, precise and non sensationalised, clearly understood explanation of the situation. A subscrition worthy video!

I am an ER physician and cannot agree with this Concussion Doctor.more. And want to thank him for posting this important video.

I'm a Dolphins fan and any fan wants to see their team succeed by having their best players in action. But I felt he should have never gone back in on Sunday, let alone to play again on Thursday. Forget about wins and losses, the man's life and well being are way more important. We were off to a 3-0 start and it sucks losing your star QB but I would rather Tua sit out the rest of the season even if it means the Dolphins don't win another game. Some things are more important than football.

Thank you doc! As a medic for the army for 16 of the 20 years, I tried to explained this and some people thought I was crazy and making this up! I've had to deal with multiple head injuries in two deployments, not only that, but everyday activities from the head being jarred and I knew it the first time and couldn't believe he was cleared to play the rest of the game! It was disgusting and then they tried to say it was his back... I immediately called bs, cause as someone who deals with migraines and back issues, when my back hurts, I def don't reach for my head... and I don't stand up so quickly when my back is hurting cause I can't... but when I have a migraine, I've actually stumbled cause it was so bad and I lost my equilibrium and I reached for my head cause it was pounding! Maybe they'll listen to you cause they failed Tua majorly!

Thank you for this well-made and well-spoken breakdown of what may have happened to Tua on Thursday night. As unfortunate as this situation may be, it helps to understand the gravity of the medical scenario he finds himself in. I believe that Tua deserves the rest of the season to rest, to fully recover and to be able to show the world what an incredible human and football player he truly is. I am so sorry he or any human being is put in this type of situation. Again, thank you.

Fantastic explanation! The reporter on ABC World News said Tua reports he feels better and is focused on recovering to get back out on the field 😳. This makes me worry for his well being. The NFL doesn’t care about players, they’re disposable. The NFL should definitely manage concussions better.

Agreed. I’m 3 years out & still have symptoms. Thank you for this.

Thank you! You explain this more than anyone has as of yet. I have a much better understanding. I really hope this incident causes a lot more change in the protocol and definitely prayers for Tua!

I thought Tua should not play Thursday after the injury on Sunday. You really explained this serious condition in laymens’ terms. The NFL needs to take heed and listen to your explanation and solutions.

So what this video tells me is Tua may be in serious danger as Miami’s HC is (still) denying that a head injury occurred and continues to claim the two injuries are unrelated. This is incredibly scary for him! I’m genuinely worried about him on a human level. Thank you for this breakdown.

I exprienced a concussion 3 years ago and I'm still not the same as before. Watching this game I couldn't believe Tua was playing last night against the Bengals after he clearly got his 1st concussion on Sunday against the Bill's. The NFL's and Miami Organization made a poor decision and failed to protect Tua's health. I think he will be put on IR for the rest of the season. I hope for the best for Tua and a fast recovery 🙏

Wow, you explained this so well Doc! I'm a nurse and I work with TBI pts and pts with high risk for falls, so your amazing breakdown and explanation of concussions is so vital. Thank you!

As an athlete, coach, and sports fan, thank you for this explanation! Hope they keep Tua out for awhile and the brother gets healthy!

man is this scary, very hard to watch, but people need to know what this is all about, good job explaining sir.

Very well explained. The Dolphins medical staff should be ashamed and held accountable. Tua needs to realize that life goes on beyond the NFL. Nothing is more important than your health

Well done. I feel more informed about this. Wish Tua and his family the best!

I'm praying for this kid

I remembered screaming at the TV when the highlights showed him staggering after the 1st concussion. I can't believe some tried to pass it off as a back injury. Thanks for the video, needs to be watched and re-watched by everyone.