head injuries
The Physical Exam of the Concussed Athlete
Sports are second only to motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of traumatic brain injury among people aged 15 to 24. Concussions in high school athletics represent 8.9% of all injuries occurring from sports.... more »
Study: Ball Adjustment Could Reduce Head Injury Risk in Soccer Players
Up to 22% of soccer injuries are concussions that can result from players using their heads to direct the ball during a game. To reduce the risk of injury, a new study recommends preventing how... more »
UW-Madison Study Suggests Concussions Don’t Cause Long-Term Depression
A study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison suggests that concussions do not have long-term effects of depression on high school athletes, according to a report from OnFocus.com. The "Longitudinal Assessment of Depressive Symptoms After... more »
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