Anyone who experiences any symptoms after a bump or blow to the head should be seen by a health care professional who has experience evaluating concussions. It is important to watch for any of the ...

"Concussion is a brain injury and should always ... person-centred approaches to brain health that prioritise promotion, prevention, treatment, care, and rehabilitation. Furthermore, the WHO ...

The possible link between concussions and Parkinson’s disease was thrust into the spotlight when NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre announced his diagnosis during his recent testimony to a ...

Nearly impossible to do if you have a concussion. "Treatment for concussion is rest for the first 24 to 48 hours, but then we want essentially what we would consider a relative rest with some ...

Aim or objective The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence regarding rest and active treatment/rehabilitation following sport-related concussion (SRC). Design Systematic ...

Patricios et al. (2023). Consensus statement on concussion in sport: The 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport–Amsterdam, October 2022. British ...

Edinburgh's club doctor Michael Dunlop demonstrates 'PolarCap', a new pitchside treatment for a sports concussion that pumps a cooling agent around the head and neck to cool the brain and the ...

The campaign aims to raise awareness of the fact that concussion is a traumatic brain injury and is a risk to every player on the pitch. It has been endorsed by players, coaches and team doctors ...

(Reuters) - Soccer's governing body FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday launched a global concussion awareness initiative developed with brain health experts. The 'Suspect ...

After Surtain went out with a concussion on Denver’s first defensive play, Herbert directed a clock-chewing, methodical offense that capitalized on the superstar’s departure for a 23-16 win ...