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: Houck, Z., Asken, B., Bauer, R., Pothast, J., Michaudet, C., Clugston, J. Tags: Head injuries/concussion, Epidemiology, Football (American) Head Injury and Concussion Source Type: research
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