Concussion Diagnosis

New Research Examines the Link Between Neck Strength and Concussion Risk

New Research Examines the Link Between Neck Strength and Concussion Risk

An August 2025 study in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, “Does strengthening the cervical spine musculature enhance neck strength and reduce sports-related concussions in rugby and football players?” by Cardenas et al. (2025) explored whether targeted cervical spine strengthening can reduce the incidence of sports-related concussions. Neck strength and the implications for concussion […]

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Beyond the Sidelines: Co-Producing Sport-Related Concussion Research

Beyond the Sidelines: Co-Producing Sport-Related Concussion Research

When it comes to sport-related concussions, the best progress is made when multiple stakeholders have a voice: athletes, families, coaches, and clinicians. A new study, “Engaging children, young adults, and other partners to identify priorities for sport related concussion research,”  highlights how “co-production,” i.e., working side by side with those directly affected, grounds concussion research

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When Fit Matters: The Hidden Problem with Mouthguard Concussion Sensors

When Fit Matters: The Hidden Problem with Mouthguard Concussion Sensors

In recent years, instrumented mouthguards – mouthguards fitted with tiny accelerometers – have been introduced as a new way to measure head impacts in sports. The idea sounds simple: every time an athlete takes a hit, the mouthguard tracks how the head moves giving trainers and doctors more information about concussion risk. However, a new study

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New Study on Concussion Prevalence and Knowledge in Top Level Youth Karate Athletes

New Study on Concussion Prevalence and Knowledge in Top Level Youth Karate Athletes

Concussion and sports most often brings to mind football, but other sports also see their fair share of concussions. One that is not mentioned often is karate. A recent study published in Injury Prevention, titled “Concussion History and Knowledge Among Top-Level Youth Karate Athletes”, sheds light on the prevalence of concussions and the level of

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Concussions don’t just happen to adults: What kids should know

By: Lila Samadani, high school sophomore Understanding concussions in kids It’s a fact of life: kids fall down, bump their heads, and sometimes get hurt playing sports. Concussions seem to be inevitable and “Compared with college and professional athletes, adolescents appear more vulnerable to concussion and take longer to recover due to neurological immaturity”, according

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program: A 5-year study to improve concussion diagnosis and care

The Ontario Brain Institute has been awarded a 5-year grant for the establishment of the TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research program. Led by Principal Investigator Dr. Roger Zemek, a pediatric emergency physician and senior scientist at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), the program will create a global center of excellence in concussion research aimed at transforming

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Identifying and Treating Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome

Identifying and Treating Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome

Persistent Post-Concussion SyndromeA (PPCS) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can affect individuals who have suffered a concussion. It is characterized by a range of symptoms that persist beyond the typical recovery period of a few weeks following a head injury. The range of concussed patients who go on to develop PPCS ranges

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Fall is the busy time for Emergency Department visits for head injuries

Fall is the busy time for Emergency Department visits for head injuries

Each year, an estimated 801,000 people visit an emergency department for a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A new study by the CDC explores the findings of data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP) over a four-year period (2016-2019) on the rates for head injuries in the Emergency Department (ED) throughout

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The abuse of technology, including social media, and its role in domestic violence

The abuse of technology, including social media, and its role in domestic violence

The digital age has ushered in remarkable advancements that have transformed the way we live, work, and connect. However, alongside these innovations, technology has also proven to be a powerful tool for domestic abusers. In this blog post, we explore the abuse of technology, and its role in domestic violence and the profound effects on

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