Football-Related Injuries
Repetitive head injuries, time played linked to CTE severity in football-playing males
In football-playing males, the number and force of repetitive head injuries as well as time playing the sport were linked to severity of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to research published in Nature Communications.
NFL, NFLPA finalize review of updated concussion protocol in wake of Tagovailoa injury
The National Football League and the NFL Players Association have issued a joint statement finalizing review of the league’s concussion protocol, which now prohibits a player from returning to a game if diagnosed with ataxia.
Most athletic coaches, officials consider risks of extreme temperatures on athlete health
According to survey results, most Texas high school and collegiate athletic coaches, staff and trainers are considering the implications of extreme heat on outdoor sports athletes.
Study: Most literature finds more foot, ankle injuries on artificial turf
CHICAGO — Athletes may have an increased rate of foot and ankle injuries when playing on artificial turf compared with natural grass, according to results of a systematic literature review presented here.
Study compares operative vs nonoperative treatment of shoulder instability in NFL players
In National Football League athletes, nonoperative treatment of shoulder instability was linked with faster return to play, while operative treatment was associated with fewer cases of recurrent instability and longer career longevity.