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Youth Soccer’s Header Restrictions Show Promise in Reducing Concussions and New Study

Youth Soccer’s Header Restrictions Show Promise in Reducing Concussions in New Study

At the recent annual American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons meeting, a new research study showed the United States Soccer Federation’s policy restricting heading in youth soccer has contributed to a decline in concussion rates. Implemented in 2016, the policy banned heading for players under 10 years old and limits it in practice for those aged […]

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Aerobic Exercise after a Sport-Related Concussion Improves Executive Function

New Study Shows that Aerobic Exercise after a Sport-Related Concussion Improves Executive Function

Think rest is best after a concussion? Think again! A study published in the February 2025 issue of the Journal of Sports Sciences titled “Sub-symptom Threshold Aerobic Exercise Improves Executive Function in Individuals with Sport-Related Concussion” explores the impact of controlled aerobic exercise on cognitive recovery post-concussion. The University of Western Ontario in Canada research

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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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NEJM Paper Outlines Active Management for Recovery from Concussion

NEJM Paper Outlines Active Management for Recovery from Concussion

Recent research from the University at Buffalo, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, emphasizes that active management is the most effective approach for recovering from concussions. This method contrasts with the traditional practice of prolonged rest, advocating instead for a brief rest period followed by prescribed physical activity. Key Insights from the Study:

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The Importance of Multidisciplinary and Timely Access to Concussion Care for Olympic Athletes

The Importance of Multidisciplinary and Timely Access to Concussion Care for Olympic Athletes

In anticipation of the Summer 2024 Olympics, a pivotal study by Dr. Thomas Romeas, a sports scientist at the Institut national du sport du Quebec, sheds light on the critical intersection of multidisciplinary care and the timely management of sport-related concussions (SRC) among Olympic athletes. Titled “Where is the research on sport-related concussion in Olympic

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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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