Concussions can impair your thinking, coordination, and movement. This likely makes it unsafe for you to drive until you have recovered and have the medical green light. A concussion is a type of ...

Beginning this fall, the concussion management protocol developed for University of Virginia student-athletes will become the standard of care for all students at Student Health and Wellness, thanks ...

Generally speaking, it’s safe to fly after experiencing a concussion (a type of mild brain injury) once your symptoms have gone away, and your medical professional has told you it’s OK to do so.

Most of us have bumped our heads at some point. But sometimes, that hit is more than just a bump. It could be a concussion, which is a type of brain injury that can have lasting effects if not ...

Each year, about two million children, many while playing organized sports, suffer concussions. But, according to concussions researcher Jaclyn Stephens, an occupational therapist and associate ...

Athletes experiencing a concussion during a sports event are evaluated for return to play through clinical evaluation, without the need for imaging studies. We typically don't know with a high level ...

Children with the least material deprivation visit the emergency department (ED) for concussion more frequently than children with the most material deprivation, according to a Canadian study. The ...

Smart helmets are bringing a significant technological evolution in the realm of contact sports, capable of detecting concussions in real-time. By delving into their design, functioning, and utility, ...

DALLAS — A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center suggests concussions may be going underreported in lower income and urban school districts across Dallas-Fort Worth. The study, which was ...