No matter how you interact with athletes — be it a coach, parent, spectator, or trainer — being able to identify and treat a potential concussion is an important skill to have. The tool is part of a ...

Objective To quantify concussion and head acceleration event (HAE) probability in rugby league tackles by tackle height and role and simulate seasonal counts across different tackle height ...

With the Super Bowl nearly upon us, the NFL chalked up a season that saw year-over-year ratings growth, reaffirming the popularity of the league. The rabid fanbase, aided by fantasy players and savvy ...

Irritability, headache, nausea, light sensitivity, forgetfulness, insomnia. Ask someone with a concussion about what it feels like, and you are likely to hear some of these descriptors. Vertigo, brain ...

When playing sports, it's important to remember: Brains don't have seat belts. When rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain inside the skull occurs with a blow to the head, a concussion ...

Concussion researchers have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions. After a hit to the head, individuals sometimes quickly shake their head back and ...

During Australia’s winter sports seasons, hundreds of thousands of children will take to the field in contact sports like rugby league, rugby union, Australian rules and soccer. With this comes the ...

High-profile sports like football and soccer have brought greater attention in recent years to concussions – the mildest form of traumatic brain injury. Yet people often do not realize how common ...

Neck injuries aren’t often the first concern after a concussion, but neck pain is a common issue. Neck injuries may complicate your recovery and could lead to long lasting issues. A concussion is a ...