Athletes often face the risk of concussions during their careers. These injuries can lead to changes in the brain that aren't always visible right away. This is where the concept of subclinical neural alterations comes in. These are changes in the brain that don't show up on standard tests but can still affect how an athlete thinks and feels. To understand t...
Concussions are a common issue in sports, and they can have lasting effects on an athlete's performance. This is especially true when it comes to balance and coordination. Researchers wanted to see how a history of concussions affects an athlete's ability to maintain balance while performing upper limb movements. They looked at two groups of male athletes....
Rugby is a thrilling sport, but it's not without its dangers. High school students playing rugby in Canada face different risks depending on the format of the game. 7s and 15s rugby have different rules and structures. 7s is faster-paced and more continuous, while 15s has more strategic play and set pieces. This can affect how often players get injured or concussed. ...
There's some good news from the 2024 NFL season - fewer players got injured. The NFL has been tracking concussion data since 2015 and they had the fewest concussions in the 2024 football year. Many might be asking did tackling go obsolete? The answer is no. The 2024 season saw a 17% decline in concussions compared to the previous year. The NFL did bring in ...
Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts is making a comeback to practice today, after missing time due to a concussion suffered in Week 16. This is a significant step in his recovery process, as he prepares to lead the team in their upcoming Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed Hurts' return in a press confere...
Imagine you're a young athlete who has just recovered from a concussion. You're eager to get back in the game, but did you know that how you feel right after your injury could influence your chances of getting hurt again? That's what a recent study set out to discover. Researchers followed a group of teen athletes who had suffered a concussion. They wanted to fi...
Recovering from a concussion can be quite different for young kids aged 4 to 8 compared to preadolescents aged 9 to 12. Let's zoom in on the key factors that can influence how quickly children bounce back after a bump to the head. Younger kids might have a tougher time expressing what they're feeling. They can't always explain if their tummy hurts or if they see sta...
The Philadelphia Eagles are in a tough spot after their recent game. Quarterback Jalen Hurts was forced to leave early due to a concussion, leaving his availability for future games, including the Super Bowl, uncertain. Without Hurts, the team's defense struggled, allowing multiple touchdowns. Rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell has shown potential, but his lack of in...
What if you could tell when a teen's post-concussion symptoms are normal and when they're not? That's what a recent study aimed to figure out. Researchers wanted to set a benchmark for the German version of the Postconcussion Symptom Inventory for teens aged 13-17 (PCSI-SR13). They asked 950 teens to fill out a questionnaire about symptoms they might experience after...
Ever thought that strengthening the neck could be a life-saver for teen rugby players? A fresh study suggests that players with stronger necks might escape concussions more often. The investigation included both union and league players. Researchers think that a strong neck can take more of a hit during a collision, lessening the force that reaches the head. This is...