Through the 1990s and early 2000s, guidelines for treating a concussion called for complete mental and physical rest. Current ...

The NFL concussion protocol only has five steps, while the NCAA's has six. Really though the NFL's final stage is full ...

WASHINGTON — As a soccer player growing up in Oklahoma City, Lauren Long earned a college scholarship with an aggressive style of play. But there was a price to pay for her physicality. It came in the ...

Objective Junior Australian football players with sport-related concussion (SRC) often do not access optimal healthcare. We ...

The Australian Football League has released its updated guidelines for the elite game and strategic plan for sport-related concussion in Australian football.

Medscape: The assessment of injured athletes, both on the sidelines and in the healthcare setting, is critical. Older subjective assessments, such as standard orientation questions (eg, time, place, ...

The initial component of the first concussion guidelines that are completely evidence based has identified 4 "prevalence indicators" of concussion. Impaired balance within 1 day after injury; Slower ...

The AFL today announced important developments in relation to the return to play protocols in the concussion guidelines ...

It’s a common fear for parents whose children may get hurt while playing sports. It’s a common fear for parents whose children may get hurt while playing sports. What should they do when their child ...

The NFL's new guidelines on concussion management include a telephone hotline that will make it easier to report to the league when a player with a head injury is being forced to practice or play ...

FIFA will consider new guidelines for concussions after the multiple injuries suffered during high profile games at this summer's World Cup. According to the organization, the medical committee will, ...

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that disrupts normal brain function. Recovery involves physical and mental rest to allow the brain to heal. One common question is whether drinking ...