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Concussion Rates in Wheelchair Basketball: What a First-of-Its-Kind Study Found

An April 2026 study published in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), "Incidence of concussion in intercollegiate wheelchair basketball athletes," examined concussion incidence in collegiate wheelchair basketball across multiple seasons. The study was the first of its kind. Alexander Kowalske and colleagues at the University of Texas tracked men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams over four seasons from [...]

Do Female Athletes Take Longer to Recover from Concussion?

Dr. Jaclyn B. Caccese of The Ohio State University College of Medicine led "Sex Differences in Recovery Trajectories of Assessments for Sport-Related Concussion Among NCAA Athletes: A CARE Consortium Study," published through the Concussion Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) Consortium. The study followed 906 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes, 61% of whom were female,

Why Female Athletes Face Greater Concussion Risk and What That Means for Diagnosis

A 2017 study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 69th Annual Meeting, "Women May Be at Higher Risk for Sports-Related Concussion than Men," by Dr. James Noble of Columbia University analyzed 1,203 athletes from 2000 to 2014. Of the 228 athletes who sustained at least one concussion, women made up 23% and men 17%, i.e., women

When Is a Concussed Student Ready to Go Back to School?

The evidence is clearer than ever, and it may surprise you. For years, the default advice after a pediatric concussion was simple: rest. Stay home, stay quiet, avoid screens, and wait until symptoms resolve before returning to the classroom. That approach is now outdated and the latest research suggests it may actually be doing more

The Hidden Brain Injury: Concussion, PTSD, and the Treatment Gap in Intimate Partner Violence

A new review highlights a population with high rates of brain injury and almost no targeted treatment evidence. Intimate partner violence affects 1 in 3 women globally. Most clinicians are aware of the mental health consequences — PTSD affects up to 64% of survivors. Fewer are aware of the physical ones. Head, face, and neck

Targeted Treatment for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

The approach to treating mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has long been the same regardless of what is going on with that specific patient. Patients are told to rest, then gradually return to activity. But concussion affects different people in different ways – one patient’s primary struggle may be dizziness and balance, another’s is headaches

Your Sport Determines Your Concussion Risk More Than You Think

Athletic trainers and coaches know concussion is a serious concern. A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis, "The Incidence of Sports-Related Concussion in Children and Adolescents," puts the risk into sharper focus – and the sport-by-sport breakdown has direct implications for how we may want to prioritize monitoring and response protocols. Researchers analyzed 116 prospective studies covering more

New study finds 1 in 4 Veterans Have Had Traumatic Brain Injury

The clinical complexity of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in veterans is often underestimated. A new study, "Traumatic," puts the scale of the problem in focus, and has direct implications for how clinicians assess and manage this population. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 4,000 U.S. veterans and found that 24.5%, nearly 1 in 4, screened positive for probable

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

Delayed Concussion Care Is More Than Just Distance

A recent study titled, "Neuropsychiatric determinants of delayed concussion referral," published in the Journal of Neurosurgery examined why some young athletes delay seeking specialized concussion care. They found that getting care late was more likely when the athlete had a history of mental health issues, a family history of migraines, or wasn’t checked on the field.