Validated strategies and guidelines for a safe and individualized diagnosis and return-to-play (RTP) after concussion in rugby are needed. Little is known about the state of knowledge, frequency of use and application barriers of state-of-the-art guidelines among decision-makers in professional or...
return to play after a concussion follows a stepwise process as outlined by the canadian academy of sports medicine: (1) no activity, complete rest until asymptomatic with normal neurologic examination results; (2) light aerobic exercise, such as walking or stationary cycling, and no resistance ...
A concussion is a rare but potentially serious injury of football players. Thus, an immediate and valid diagnosis, estimate of severity and therapeutic management is required. To summarise the published information on management of concussion with respect to a safe return to play (RTP), a literatu...
Management of a sport-related concussion, especially involving return-to-play decisions, is one of the most important challenges confronting sports medicine professionals. Current guidelines result from thoughtful consensus recommendations by expert committees but are chiefly based on the resolution of sympto...
Return to play and risk of repeat concussion in collegiate football players: comparative analysis from the NCAA Concussion Study (1999–2001) and CARE Consortium (2014–2017)Return to play and risk of repeat concussion in collegiate football players: comparative analysis from the NCAA Concussion Study...
1 Return-to-sport (RTS) decisions are essential for ensuring safety, given that the risk of subsequent concussion is increased if an athlete returns to play prior to full clinical and neurobiological recovery.2,3 Furthermore, early RTS may have negative consequences on long-term neurologic health...
Although guidelines based on expert opinions have been developed for the immediate management and return to play of athletes after a concussion, data are lacking on this issue. Evaluate a standardized management of brain concussion among rugby players to prevent the recurrence. A prospective study was...
(SEM) FCFPAbstractObjective To determine whether the proportion of sport-related concussion (SRC) cases among student athletes that resulted in a relapse of their symptoms due to premature return to play (RTP) or premature return to learn (RTL) has changed compared with a prior (2006 to 2011...
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to be back in action just a month and a half after he suffered another concussion during a game, despite some calls that he should retire from the sport for his long-term health. NBC’s Jesse Kirsch reports for Sunday TODAY.Oct....
PURPOSE. This study investigates whether post-concussion sleep symptoms affect return-to-play timelines following sports-related concussion. We predict that athletes in the prolonged recovery group will report higher sleep cluster (reflecting worse sleep) scores. METHOD. 53 athletes (F = 9.4%) complet...