Concussion

Athletes diagnosed with a sports-related concussion had an association between mild to moderate physical activity acutely after concussion with reduced time to symptom-free status and return to participation, according to published results.

A smartphone application may help clinicians detect concussion biomarkers, according to study results published in Life.

The FDA has designated a novel, noninvasive hypothermic therapy device designed to reduce concussion symptom severity as a breakthrough device, according to a press release.

People who have suffered a concussion are often told to stay home from work, school and sports activities for cognitive and physical rest, although exactly how they should rest is poorly defined.

Published results showed recovery and subjective experiences differed between Black and white student athletes after sport-related concussion.

SAN DIEGO — Results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed the total number of concussions tripled among female athletes aged 14 to 18 years during a 20-year period.

After a concussion, patients are typically asked about their symptoms and then followed to see if those symptoms resolve with time or with specific interventions.

A substantial body of research exists on both disability and head injury, but few studies have been able to evaluate primary data on both conditions from a common broad population sample.

Preventing injuries is a key component of establishing a sports vision practice, but Charles Shidlofsky, OD, FCOVD, outlined additional components here at Vision Expo East, from getting started with education and equipment to fine tuning the level of athletes seen at the practice.

The Team Physician Consensus Conference released a new guidance document to help team physicians manage sport-related concussions in athletes of all ages.