Articles related to "Concussions In Sport"

Clinical research substantiates the claim that athletes who suffer recurrent concussions have symptoms that last longer and have a significantly slower rate of recovery.

A lot of attention has been focused on the elusive injury of concussion. New evidence-based research is changing the recognition, management, and treatment.

Criteria to return athletes to competition are no longer based on the athlete's subjective response to questions. A graduated return to play is now recommended.

Forced to retire after several concussions, former WWE wrestler Chris Nowinski has teamed up with Dr. Robert Cantu to raise awareness of a serious health issue in sports.

As the topic of the effects of multiple concussions on the brain receives more attention by researchers and the media, steps are being taken to protect their athletes.

Medical professionals working with athletes are being directed to care for concussions based on the athlete's day-to-day symptoms rather than a preset diagnostic scale.