Since forming its game-day concussion protocol in 2011, the NFL has taken several steps to try and reduce the number of concussions suffered by players. The league modified rules to make hits to the ...

Objective Athletes´ concussion knowledge is not optimal which may contribute to underreporting. In our 2018 study of 508 female athletes (age = 26.9, SD = 7.1, 34.5% retired) (Kristjánsdóttir et al., ...

A quick shake of the head after a hard hit could signal that a person has a concussion, a new study suggests, based on the experiences of young athletes. It’s an easily recognizable movement that ...

1 Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary,, Calgary, Canada 2 Integrated Concussion Research Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada 3 Alberta ...

Editor’s Note: This story originally cited an earlier version of the concussion protocol when referring to the minimum length of Davis’ absence if diagnosed with a concussion. It has now been updated ...

Vision problems after a concussion are common. They are often temporary and include issues such as blurry vision, trouble focusing, and light sensitivity. Share on Pinterest 1765299122 Maskot/Getty ...

When Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had his third concussion since 2022 earlier this month, the injury reignited concerns around football, the risks of returning to sports too early after a ...

The NFL could soon have a new way of diagnosing players for head injuries as the FDA has approved a new rapid concussion blood test that might make it to the sidelines. The i-STAT Alinity test can ...

Cleveland Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski addressed the media after Saturday's preseason loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He told reporters that starting cornerback Denzel Ward is in the concussion ...