Lower tackle height in rugby reduces head collisions, study finds
Lowering the tackle height in men's rugby has successfully reduced the rate of head collisions among players, a study suggests.
Apr 8, 2025
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Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Brain Concussion
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Full recovery after a child's concussion may take longer than previously thought
University of Montreal-led research has found that children who sustain concussion may need three months or longer to be considered optimally recovered across physical, cognitive, socioemotional, and resilience domains.
Childhood brain injuries can affect educational attainment in adulthood—study shows concussion can be enough
A study conducted at Tampere University shows that a blow to the head can significantly impact a child's or adolescent's future education and, consequently, their career. Even a mild concussion can have far-reaching consequences. ...
Mar 24, 2025
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A stronger neck can help young athletes reduce their risk of concussion
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.
Mar 19, 2025
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Persistent postconcussion changes seen in cerebral blood flow
For athletes with concussion, persistent postconcussion changes are seen in cerebral blood flow (CBF) and white matter at return-to-play (RTP) and up to one year later, according to a study published online March 12 in Neurology.
Mar 13, 2025
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Brain changes may remain visible in brain scans after recovery from concussion, study shows
For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a study published online in Neurology.
Mar 12, 2025
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Rule change reduced concussion risk for soccer kids
A simple rule change for youth soccer dramatically reduced concussion risk among athletes, a new study says.
Mar 11, 2025
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Q&A with sports medicine specialist: What's new in pediatric concussion care?
On any given day, nearly 20% of patients seen by the Sports Medicine team at Children's Hospital Los Angeles are children with concussions. That's not surprising, given that nationwide, up to 1.9 million youth a year experience ...
Mar 7, 2025
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Over-the-counter pain relievers linked to improved recovery from concussion
People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study released today, March 5, 2025, that will be presented at the ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Youth with concussion may benefit from monitoring sleep and limiting daytime naps, study finds
Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, sleep matters. In a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting daytime sleep ...
Mar 4, 2025
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