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., ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

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 ...

Generally speaking, it’s safe to fly after experiencing a concussion (a type of mild brain injury) once your symptoms have gone away, and your medical professional has told you it’s OK to do so.

Rebecca Woodrow receives funding from the Medical Research Council and the Pinsent Darwin Trust. David Menon receives research funding from the National Institute for Health Research, UK; UK Research ...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left the game against the Buffalo Bills with a concussion on Thursday Night Football. It's not his first injury, or his first concussion. His first registered ...

A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury that occurs from a strong blow to the head. It can cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, fatigue, memory impairment, and mood changes.