Concussions
Study Investigates Cannabis Therapies for Concussions
The NHL Alumni Association has partnered with cannabis company Canopy Growth, a cannabis company located in Canada, to conduct a one-year study investigating the possibility of cannabinoids helping treat post-concussion neurological problems. The study will be... more »
When There’s Proper Care
The proper treatment of an athlete who suffered a concussion begins with timely reporting by the athlete. It's not surprising, however, that the likelihood of an athlete coming forward about a concussion decreases greatly when... more »
Detecting Impairments
A new method of brainwave monitoring called “brain vital signs” allowed a team of researchers to identify neurophysiological impairments in ice hockey players.
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End of the Road
Five concussions in four-and-a-half years forced Nora Kiesler, a senior center for the Purdue University women’s basketball team, to give up the game. Here’s a look at how she got to this point.
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Head Injuries Cause Retirement
Five concussions in four-and-a-half years forced Nora Kiesler, a senior center for the Purdue University women’s basketball team, to give up the game. Here’s a look at how she got to this point… more »
Expanding Efforts
A grant from the NFL will allow Colby College’s Maine Concussion Management Initiative to expand its efforts to determine the prevalence of head injuries in young athletes.
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Research Promotes Neck Strength
A research paper from Rutgers University finds that neck strengthening exercises can reduce the risk of concussions by lessening the magnitude of force upon impact… more »
Research Promotes Neck Strength
A research paper from Rutgers University finds that neck strengthening exercises can reduce the risk of concussions by lessening the magnitude of force upon impact.
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