Latest Concussion News
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%.
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 injuries are prevalent among survivors.
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.
How Exercise Tolerance, Balance and Eye Tracking Can Reveal More About Concussions
When someone gets a concussion, the signs aren’t always easy to see. Balance, coordination, and eye movements can all change in ways that might not be obvious to the person or their coach. New research now shows that studying how people move and react can give doctors more reliable ways to understand concussion recovery.
Concussion Recovery: How Early Aerobic Exercise Speeds Healing
When you think of recovery after a concussion, you might picture dark rooms, long naps, and avoiding screens. However, the latest science says that the path to healing may include getting moving sooner, with safe aerobic exercise.
Fear Avoidance After Concussion: When Overcaution Slows Recovery
When someone sustains a concussion, clinicians often focus on the brain’s physical healing: managing symptoms, ensuring rest, prescribing gradual return to activity. But recovery isn’t purely biological. Psychological and behavioral factors play a huge role.
How to Sleep After a Concussion
Sleep is one of the most powerful tools for brain recovery after a concussion, yet it’s often overlooked. Many people experience sleep problems in the days or weeks following a head injury.