Sports related concussions are a frequent presentation to the Emergency Department (ED) Buchanan et al. (2011), and can be effectively managed by nurse practitioners (Jamault and Duff, 2013). Concussion and its sequelae are a significant cause of morbidity for patients, and may result in a premature end to sporting participation. The growing concern regarding concussion in sport has resulted in...

PURPOSE This study compares the frequency and severity of head impacts sustained by football players on days with and without diagnosed concussion and to identify the sensitivity and specificity of single-impact severity measures to diagnosed injury. METHODS One thousand two hundred eight players from eight collegiate football teams and six high school football teams wore instrumented helmets...

Reducing the frequency and severity of concussions from sport is an important issue in public health currently addressed by a multifaceted approach. Given the large number of participants and the comparatively high risk of injury, American football is an important sport to consider when examining concussion management practices. Focusing on American football at the collegiate level, this manusc...

As concussion awareness and diagnosis has changed significantly, there is wide variability in the literature on the epidemiology of concussion. The incidence of sportsrelated concussion in high school and collegiate athletes is 0.28 per 1000 athlete-exposures, or 5% of the total number of injuries across different sports. This equates to 1.6 to 3.8 million concussions annually in the United Sta...

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OBJECTIVE To analyze the effectiveness of the Sports Legacy Institute Community Educators (SLICE) curriculum for student-athletes on recognition and appropriate responses to concussions. DESIGN Prospective cohort study, level II. SETTING The SLICE concussion workshop. PARTICIPANTS All students ranging from 9 to 18 years (n = 636) taking the SLICE concussion education program. INTERVENTI...

Abstract Objective First, to explore demographic/injury characteristics associated with increased sleep disruption post-concussion. Second, examine the association between post-concussion and symptom reporting cognitive variability. Method 124 athletes (M = 103, F 21) completed neuropsychological testing within 14 days of concussion. Athletes were categorized as sleep-disrupted (n 52) or not 72...

Objectives: Post- concussion syndrome (PCS) is a syndrome resulting from an injury to the head leading to loss of consciousness. It includes several symptoms like fatigue, headache, dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Athletes possess a major threat to PCS and its treatment is still considered controversial. The objective of this systematic review is to study the impact of manual therapi...

This study examined the relationships between post-traumatic headache (PTH) and mental health symptoms after concussions to inform adolescent concussion management. Headache is most common complaint following concussion. In this sample of 123 adolescents with concussion, there was a 5-fold increase in odds clinically elevated anxiety, as well increased (anxiety, depression, anger, disruptive be...

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE To review relevant literature regarding the effect of concussion on vestibular function, impairments, assessments and management strategies. REASONING: Dizziness and balance impairments are common following sport-related concussion. Recommendations regarding the management of sport-related concussion suggest including tests of balance within the multifactorial assessment parad...