Reducing subsequent injuries after a concussion

Published on March 9, 2022

Looking for techniques to keep young athletes safer post-concussion, researchers devised a study in which teenage athletes who suffered concussions were randomized either to standard of care — typically returning to play after clearing a set of standardized protocols that assess symptoms, cognition, and balance — or completing the same protocol and then working with an athletic trainer on a specific neuromuscular training intervention that includes guided strength exercises and a focus on posture and landing stability.

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