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Female athletes are more susceptible to sport-related concussions (SRCs) and experience worse outcomes compared with male athletes. Although numerous studies on SRC have compared the outcomes of concussions in male and female athletes after injury, research pertaining to why female athletes have worse outcomes is limited.
Over the past two decades, researchers have gained a great deal of insight into the risks surrounding concussions – some of which has led to sweeping policy changes.
"Only you can decide how important football is in your life," the doctor told the young player after he sustained a concussion with lingering symptoms.
Some signs and symptoms of concussion are evident soon after the traumatic event, while others you may only become aware of others days or weeks later.
A concussion can occur without the person losing consciousness. This fact sheet provides information to athletes about preventing, recognizing and responding to a concussion.
As a school nurse you are a key member of the school-based return to learn (RTL) concussions management team. Here is what you need to know about HIPAA and Student Health Records.
Concussions can be especially dangerous for young children because they may not be able to let others know how they are feeling. Learn the danger signs.