Equestrian Sports Are The Leading Cause of Sports-Related TBI
When we talk about brain injuries in sports, most people think about football, or possibly hockey. Maybe if you are more of a traditionalist you think of boxing, where chronic…
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Improperly Fitting Helmets May Lead To Worse Concussions
Millions of dollars are being devoted to developing and testing helmets that could potentially prevent concussions, but new research suggests solving a much simpler helmet issue could reduce the…
ReadAdvanced Monitoring System Could Reduce Head Trauma In Athletes
A group of researchers say a ‘structural health monitoring’ system often used to detect subtle damage in aircraft could also be highly useful in reducing brain trauma in sports. The…
ReadMany Products Marketed For Concussion Recovery Are Too Good To Be True
As the concussion crisis in sports has brought increased attention to the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury, new problems have also arisen. Specifically, a whole new market has arisen…
ReadHelmetless Training May Protect Football Players From Brain Injury
Concussions in football have been in the headlines quite a bit lately thanks to the “concussion crisis” in football and the new movie starring Will Smith, however the latest news…
ReadChildren With Sports-Related Concussions Show Impairments Two Years Later
As football has brought the long-term risks of brain injury into the limelight, it has helped researchers better explore and understand concussions through increased funding for research projects. However, most…
ReadAthletes Face Higher Risk For Other Injuries After A Concussion
In the past few years, much attention has been paid to the long-term mental and physical risks of traumatic brain injury, especially in football. In the noise, it can be…
ReadConcussions Are The Leading Injury In Cheerleading
Cheerleading has gained a reputation as a dangerous sport, thanks to its high-flying and high-risk maneuvers and the increasingly competitive spirit of the sport. Bruises and fractures are common, but…
ReadAdvanced Imaging Detects Slowed Blood Flow Following Concussion
An advanced imaging technique may be able to detect signs of brain injury, even after symptoms have subsided, according to a recent findings presented at the annual meeting of the…
ReadHow To Tell If An Athlete May Have A Concussion
As we reach the end of November, the football season is nearing its thunderous conclusion and winter sports are kicking into gear. That means it is also an important time…
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