Getting active soon after concussion may aid kids' recovery
(HealthDay)—A return to non-contact physical activity three days after a concussion is safe and possibly even beneficial for kids, a Canadian clinical trial finds.
Feb 2, 2022
0
26
(HealthDay)—A return to non-contact physical activity three days after a concussion is safe and possibly even beneficial for kids, a Canadian clinical trial finds.
Feb 2, 2022
0
26
A simple balance and gait assessment many therapists and athletic trainers use to detect subtle impairments in children and teens who have sustained a concussion may help identify whether they are ready to return to normal ...
Feb 1, 2022
0
12
Public interest in concussion has exploded over the space of a generation, together with a new understanding of how best to help patients recover. Concussion patients were once prescribed rest in a dark room, but in recent ...
Jan 27, 2022
0
5
Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) released a study today that examines the efficacy of a neuromuscular training (NMT) intervention that may lead to new treatment approaches and better outcomes for athletes ...
Jan 21, 2022
0
12
(HealthDay)—If you or someone you know has suffered a concussion, a medical evaluation is crucial, an expert says.
Jan 21, 2022
0
7
Concussion can be frustratingly hard to diagnose and track. The injury doesn't show up on routine brain scans, and there is no definitive diagnostic test. It's usually diagnosed based on symptoms, and, in athletes, comparison ...
Jan 14, 2022
0
20
High school girls lacrosse players who wear headgear are significantly less likely to sustain concussions, according to a landmark research project. George Mason University professor Shane V. Caswell, along with other researchers, ...
Dec 6, 2021
0
56
(HealthDay)—Blows to the head are common among America's kids, with close to 7% showing signs of a brain injury at some time in childhood, U.S. health officials report.
Dec 1, 2021
0
2
The National Football League over the past decade has launched concussion protocols in response to scientific studies showing repeated head injuries during play could cause serious neurological disorders. Now, a new study ...
Nov 29, 2021
0
1
Former professional rugby players are more likely to show signs of depression, anxiety and irritability compared to amateur rugby players and non-contact athletes, according to new research led by Durham University.
Nov 24, 2021
0
10