Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Q&A: Fall sports: OK to play?

To play or not to play? That is the question at all levels of athletic competition throughout the world. The pros are giving it a shot. Many U.S. colleges have suspended or altered their fall sports seasons. But Connecticut, ...

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Concussion screenings before the first fall whistle

High school sports are gearing up for the fall season, and, with that, comes the risk of concussions. If a child gets a concussion, removing him or her from play is a key part of treatment and recovery. Mayo Clinic experts ...

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Type of helmet, may not lower concussion risk

40,000 high school football kids get a concussion every year, but contrary to equipment manufacturers' claims, the specific brand of helmet and helmet age were not associated with lower risk of concussion, say researchers ...

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