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A concussion clinic changed its childhood concussion policies in 2017. A new study of this protocol change shows the approach, which recommended concussed kids begin rehab two weeks or less after ...

Not all concussions are created equal. A new study has revealed nine early warning signs that a mild head injury might linger longer than expected, and why spotting them within hours could change ...

The word “concussion” may bring to mind football players and other athletes. Or maybe someone who’s been in a bad car wreck. But the truth is that a concussion isn’t always the result of a severe ...

A person with a concussion may have dilated pupils, droopy eyelids, or difficulty tracking objects. Sometimes, these symptoms are obvious, but not always. Assessment tools can help a doctor check for ...

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Generally speaking, it’s safe to fly after experiencing a concussion (a type of mild brain injury) once your symptoms have gone away, and your medical professional has told you it’s OK to do so.

3 Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, School of Sport and Recreation, Auckland University of Technology,, Auckland, New Zealand 4 Centre of Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research ...

Athletes experiencing a concussion during a sports event are evaluated for return to play through clinical evaluation, without the need for imaging studies. We typically don't know with a high level ...

Background Every year in New Zealand (NZ) an estimated 10 per 1000 rugby players seek medical care for a concussion injury sustained at an average cost of NZ$1700 per claim. In response, NZ Rugby (NZR ...