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 […]
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A recent international research study, “The Relationship between Neurocognitive Function and Concussion in Women Professional Football Players”, written by researchers in the Netherlands, South Africa, and Finland shared the results of a study of the impact of multiple concussions on International Federation of Professional Footballers, (FIFPRO) women football (soccer for those of us in the US)
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Our 3rd Annual Love Letter to the Players We wanted drama. We wanted different. We got it. To the 1,696 players of the 32 NFL teams, thank you. Thank you for the drama, the nail-biting, hair-pulling, unbelievable, in the end zone finishes. Thank you for giving us a finale with two teams that haven’t been
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January is National Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month, and we are hoping all our athletes remain safe in their sport. A press release by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, “January is National Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month,” highlights an important seasonal reality; winter sports come with the risk of TBI, including concussions.
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