Concussions and repetitive brain injuries are relatively new topics in the public realm, primarily brought to light after a series of high-profile cases in the media connected to professional football ...

The physically dangerous nature of motorcycle racing requires a perpetual push for improved safety measures, including protecting riders from themselves. MotoAmerica and healthcare giant Abbott ...

Athletes in the Wood River area now have access to ImPACT through St. Luke’s Elks Rehab in Ketchum, part of the St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center. ImPACT is Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and ...

One of the first things former Quince Orchard High School girls soccer standout Kayla Clarke did as a new member of the University of Maryland women's soccer team three years ago was undergo baseline ...

OLD WESTBURY, New York (WABC) -- Any parent of an athlete will tell you one of their biggest concerns is concussions, and Carol Goldrick is no different when it comes to her 13-year-old daughter ...

It is a common scene on athletic fields throughout the United States. A player takes a big hit and falls to the ground only to stumble to their feet and walk off more than just a little wobbly. While ...

Former NRL star Luke Keary has revealed concussion testing is getting too easy for players and needs to be changed. Concussion tests and head injury management are an ongoing topic of conversation in ...

A concussion occurs when you take a hit, jolt or movement that causes the brain to suddenly shift in your head. Although commonly associated with contact sports, the risk of obtaining a concussion can ...

Spotting a concussion can be tricky. After a potential head injury, you can ask if the person feels dizzy or has a headache — but that relies on self-reporting, which isn’t always accurate. What if ...