Concussion is a type of brain injury. It occurs when the brain moves quickly enough to interrupt its function. Most concussions result in full recovery, but some can lead to more severe injuries if ...

Millions of Americans sustain concussions per year, yet as many as half go unreported, and thus untreated. Attention on concussions is rising, particularly among athletes, with new protocols and ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Few moments are as silent as a stadium or racetrack when an athlete is down. When – hopefully – the athlete stands again, the cheers and applause erupt. But that collective celebration can be ...

ASHBURN, Va. -- Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin IIIwas unable to provide any clarity on when, or if, he suffered a concussion in Washington's Aug. 20 preseason game against Detroit. In his first ...

Football is a violent sport and despite rule changes and new equipment to better protect players, serious injuries can still occur. In particular, new protocols seek to protect players from head ...

Ohio University researchers analyzed a decade of injury data from the world-famous acrobatic company and discovered that ...

Victor Wembanyama returned from a concussion to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-93 Game 4 win over Portland, giving them a 3-1 series lead. He delivered 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 blocks, but ...

Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard claimed he was not properly checked by race doctors after he was concussed in a crash during the Paris-Nice in March. Vingegaard hurt his left hand ...

Wes Welker has provided many highlight moments in the NFL, mainly for the New England Patriots and then last year for the Denver Broncos. But after suffering his third concussion in a span of about 10 ...

Beginning this fall, the concussion management protocol developed for University of Virginia student-athletes will become the standard of care for all students at Student Health and Wellness, thanks ...