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 […]
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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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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Football season is just around the corner in America! As we gear up, we wanted to highlight a new publication by Dr. Pamilla Castillo Rocha, a neurologist at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, FL, on the “football” that the rest of the world thinks of when you say the word. Dr. Rocha just published
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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
For certain contact sports and activities that put participants at higher risk of concussion, pre-injury baseline testing has become increasingly common. Having a baseline, it’s been thought, allows for more accurate diagnosis in the event of a head injury. But a growing debate is calling into question the necessity – and validity – of these
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This Sunday, almost 75% of Americans could tune in to watch 22 men play the tough, thrilling game we know as football. The game marks the end of a season of great entertainment, highs and lows, and the making of some of the biggest stars with the biggest moments, including Taylor Swift cheering in the
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As we prepare to bid farewell to 2023, it’s worth reflecting on some of the year’s key milestones in the field of concussion. The year brought advancements in awareness as well as progress in diagnosis and treatment that shed further light on the physical and cognitive toll these injuries can have on individuals. Three of
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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
This and every Veterans Day, we honor the service of the men and women who placed themselves in harm’s way to safeguard our country. We often focus on the more visible wounds of combat and training. However, the less visible, yet equally impactful, injuries are often traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Veterans, particularly those who have
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