Concussion Protocol

Repetitive Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Trauma Symptoms

A recent UK based study entitled “Cumulative effects of mild traumatic brain injury in the general population: persistent post-concussion symptoms and post-traumatic stress,” published in the journal Brain Injury, examined how repeated mild traumatic brain injuries relate to long term symptoms in the general population. Researchers analyzed 1,710 UK adults and compared individuals with no traumatic [...]

NFL’s Next Step in Concussion Care: Beyond Equipment and Rules

On September 3rd, 2025, an NFL webinar, “From Sunday Primetime to Friday Night Lights: Player Health and Safety at Every Level, “ brought together healthcare leaders and a football coach to talk about how the game is changing. Dr. Allen Sills, Chief Medical Officer of the NFL, was joined by Dr. Jay Clugston of the University.

New Study on Exercise Tolerance in Pediatric Concussion and Predicting Concussion Recovery

An Australian research group led by Dr. Gary Browne of Sydney Children’s Hospital Network has published a study “Exercise Tolerance in Pediatric Concussion: An 8-Year Longitudinal Study” published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. Dr. Browne’s group looked at exercise tolerance in 313 pediatric concussion patients aged 6-18 years old who entered a concussion.

New Study Shows that Aerobic Exercise after a Sport-Related Concussion Improves Executive Function

Think rest is best after a concussion? Think again! A study published in the February 2025 issue of the Journal of Sports Sciences titled “Sub-symptom Threshold Aerobic Exercise Improves Executive Function in Individuals with Sport-Related Concussion” explores the impact of controlled aerobic exercise on cognitive recovery post-concussion. The University of Western Ontario in Canada research.

Wishing All of the Players a Safe Game this Sunday

Our 2nd Annual Love Letter to the Players What a season, albeit with a no-surprise finale. Thank you to all the NFL players and coaching staffs for another great season. We loved watching you this year and – although our personal favorites are not in the finale – we’ll be watching this Sunday. It’s an.

The Importance of Multidisciplinary and Timely Access to Concussion Care for Olympic Athletes

In anticipation of the Summer 2024 Olympics, a pivotal study by Dr. Thomas Romeas, a sports scientist at the Institut national du sport du Quebec, sheds light on the critical intersection of multidisciplinary care and the timely management of sport-related concussions (SRC) among Olympic athletes. Titled “Where is the research on sport-related concussion in Olympic.

Concussions don’t just happen to adults: What kids should know

By: Lila Samadani, high school sophomore Understanding concussions in kids It’s a fact of life: kids fall down, bump their heads, and sometimes get hurt playing sports. Concussions seem to be inevitable and “Compared with college and professional athletes, adolescents appear more vulnerable to concussion and take longer to recover due to neurological immaturity.”

Wishing all the players a safe game on Sunday

This Sunday, almost 75% of Americans could tune in to watch 22 men play the tough, thrilling game we know as football. The game marks the end of a season of great entertainment, highs and lows, and the making of some of the biggest stars with the biggest moments, including Taylor Swift cheering in the.

Progress in the Concussion Community: Three Milestones in 2023

As we prepare to bid farewell to 2023, it’s worth reflecting on some of the year’s key milestones in the field of concussion. The year brought advancements in awareness as well as progress in diagnosis and treatment that shed further light on the physical and cognitive toll these injuries can have on individuals. Three of.

Concussion in Kids: Recognizing, Treating, and Safeguarding Young Minds

As kids actively participate in sports, recreational activities, and daily play, the risk of head injuries, including concussions, becomes a concern for parents, coaches, and educators. Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries that require special attention, particularly when it comes to children, whose developing brains are more vulnerable to the effects of such injuries. In.