OLD WESTBURY, New York (WABC) -- Any parent of an athlete will tell you one of their biggest concerns is concussions, and Carol Goldrick is no different when it comes to her 13-year-old daughter ...
Taking a punishing hit on the football field or soccer pitch; having your head jostle around during a car accident; ...
Spotting a concussion can be tricky. After a potential head injury, you can ask if the person feels dizzy or has a headache — but that relies on self-reporting, which isn’t always accurate. What if ...
Researchers studied professional ice hockey players in Sweden from 12 teams during the 2012-2013 season. Forty-seven players underwent blood testing prior to the start of the season; 35 of them had a ...
Athletes who speak English as a second language may have disparities when completing sideline concussion tests, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists ...
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 ...
Spotting a concussion can be tricky. After a potential head injury, you can ask if the person feels dizzy or has a headache—but that relies on self-reporting, which isn't always accurate. Subscribe to ...
Former NRL star Luke Keary has revealed concussion testing is getting too easy for players and needs to be changed. Concussion tests and head injury management are an ongoing topic of conversation in ...