Taking a punishing hit on the football field or soccer pitch; having your head jostle around during a car accident; ...

Athletes experiencing a concussion during a sports event are evaluated for return to play through clinical evaluation, without the need for imaging studies. We typically don't know with a high level ...

Sport-related concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries that demand timely recognition and management. This review explores current evidence on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment strategies ...

Multiple concussions appear to be a predictor of worse self-reported health outcomes among current and former collegiate athletes.

While the medical field has made strides in recognizing sex-specific norms and risk factors in concussion recovery, it still ...

Every year, millions of people experience a concussion, yet many do not realize it has happened. A hard hit during sports, a ...

Conrad Smith, the head of the International Rugby Players’ Association, says the clampdown on high tackles has made “little material difference” on the concussion rate in elite rugby. World Rugby will ...

While fall sports are associated with many great things, one of the unpleasant byproducts is the number of concussions sustained by athletes. Each year more than 300,000 concussions are reported, but ...

To (1) systematically review the literature to identify which match-related risk factors and mechanisms of rugby tackle events result in musculoskeletal injury, concussion, head injury assessments, ...

Dallas Cowboys two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs showed up at the team’s practice facility Wednesday, as coach Brian Schottenheimer began preparations for the team’s road game against the ...

Dr. Josh Purses has treated youth sports concussions for years. His top piece of advice? Play it safe. “The No. 1 thing is to not return to play,” Purses said in a phone call with The News Tribune on ...

Smart helmets are bringing a significant technological evolution in the realm of contact sports, capable of detecting concussions in real-time. By delving into their design, functioning, and utility, ...