Posts Tagged ‘concussion’
After concussion, teen athletes recover slowly
U. OREGON (US) — The ability to focus and switch tasks readily amid distractions was compromised for up to two months among high school athletes who suffered concussions, according to a new study. Continue…
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After concussion, test predicts recovery time
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Concussions are unpredictable, but early neurological symptoms can predict longer recovery times. (more…)
Top Stories - Feb 6, 2012 12:45 - 2 Comments
Many hits, not one, cause concussion?
PURDUE (US) — A two-year study of high school football players suggests concussions are likely caused by many hits over time and not a single blow. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 13, 2011 10:29 - 0 Comments
Concussion fatigue or a tiring test?
PENN STATE (US) — Testing athletes for concussions may induce mental fatigue in subjects whether or not they have a head injury, according to researchers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 15, 2011 12:01 - 0 Comments
Routine hits may injure teen athlete’s brain
U. ROCHESTER (US) — Brain scans of high school football and hockey players showed subtle injury after routine hits to the head during normal play. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 20, 2011 10:26 - 0 Comments
Head hits in football alter teen brain
PURDUE U. (US) — High school football players who experience repeated hits to the head show changes in mental processes even when there are no clinical signs of concussion. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 9, 2011 9:57 - 2 Comments
Football: Are you ready for a head injury?
BROWN U. (US) — College football quarterbacks and running backs take the hardest hits on the field, but linemen and linebackers are hit more often, according to data from sensor-equipped helmets. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 22, 2011 11:23 - 0 Comments
Football neck fracture in real time
U. MICHIGAN (US) — For the first time, technology has captured in real time the impact that caused a high school football player to break his neck in a head-down tackle. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 20, 2010 13:28 - 0 Comments
Exercise relieves concussion symptoms
U. BUFFALO—A controlled individualized exercise training program can bring athletes and others suffering with post-concussion syndrome (PCS) back to the playing field or to their daily activities, new research finds. (more…)
