ArticleSports health2013
Risk modifiers for concussion and prolonged recovery.
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- How Perceptions Impact Recovery from Concussion in Childhood and Adolescence: a Systematic Review.Neuropsychology review · 2020Pooled it
- Predictors of clinical recovery from concussion: a systematic review.British journal of sports medicine · 2017Pooled it
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- Quiet Stance Postural Control in Women Who Have a History of Brain Injury from Intimate Partner Violence: A Preliminary Study.Neurotrauma reports · 2025Article
- Elite Figure Skaters Return to Sport Strategy Following Sports-Related Concussion: A Clinical Commentary.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2025Article
- Female RNA concussion (FeRNAC) study: assessing hormone profiles and salivary RNA in females with concussion by emergency departments in New Zealand: a study protocol.BMC neurology · 2024Article
- Analysis of a novel virtual pediatric concussion clinic in a rural setting.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2024Article
- In-Season Test-Retest Reliability of Visual Smooth-Pursuit (EyeGuide Focus) Baseline Assessment in Female and Male Field-Sport Athletes.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2024Article
- The role of the physiotherapist in concussion.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2024Article
- Dual statistical models link baseline visual attention measure to risk for significant symptomatic concussion in sports.Concussion (London, England) · 2023Article
- Application of Theory for Those With Sport-Related Concussion: Understanding the Effect of Athletic Identity on Health Outcomes.Journal of athletic training · 2023Review
- Prospective Implications of Insufficient Sleep for Athletes.Journal of athletic training · 2023Article
- The SUCCESS Peer Mentoring Program for College Students with Concussion: Preliminary Results of a Mobile Technology Delivered Intervention.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- A multicenter, longitudinal survey of headaches and concussions among youth athletes in the United States from 2009 to 2019.The journal of headache and pain · 2023Article
- The Implementation of a Return-to-Play Protocol with Standardized Physical Therapy Referrals in a Collegiate Football Program: PT's Role in Return-to-Play, A Clinical Commentary.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2023Article
- Longitudinal, prospective study of head impacts in male high school football players.PloS one · 2023Article
- Electrographic seizures and brain hyperoxia may be key etiological factors for postconcussive deficits.Journal of neurophysiology · 2022Article
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Abstract
contextCurrently, no consensus exists for grading the severity of concussions. Identification of risk factors that may affect concussion risk and the likelihood of prolonged recovery can be of value to providers who manage concussion. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Relevant studies were identified through MEDLINE (1996-2011) using the keywords concussion, postconcussive syndrome, and risk or risk factor. Targeted searches for specific risk factors were conducted with additional keywords, such as gender and migraine. Manual review of reference lists was also performed to identify pertinent literature.
resultsFor risk factors of concussion, history of prior concussion and female sex have the most supporting evidence. Sports with consistently high risk for sustaining a concussion include football, men's ice hockey, and women's soccer. Younger athletes appear to be more susceptible to concussion, but data are limited and inconsistent. Protective equipment does not definitively alter concussion risk, though it protects against other injuries. Symptoms such as long headaches, migraines, amnesia, and multiple symptoms appear to be associated with prolonged recovery. Younger age may also increase the risk of prolonged concussion.
conclusionHigh-quality evidence for risk modifiers in concussion remains sparse. Prior concussion, collision sports, female sex, and women's soccer are the strongest known risk factors. Evidence for most other factors is inconclusive.
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