Epidemiology of Sport-Related Concussion in an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Sample

Conclusion: Study results show that (1) based on activity type, games and preseason training camp present the greatest risk of sustaining a concussion; (2) based on play type, special teams plays pose the greatest risk of sustaining a concussion; and (3) the 2010 NCAA concussion management policy coincided with a significant increase in recognition of concussion.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: Head injuries/concussion, Epidemiology, Football (American) Head Injury and Concussion Source Type: research