Abstract
Concussions and head injuries may never be completely eliminated from sports. However, with better data comes an improved understanding of the types of actions and activities that typically result in concussions. With this knowledge can come improved techniques and rule changes to minimize the rate and severity of concussions in sports. This article identifies the factors that affect concussion rate.
Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Athletic Injuries / epidemiology*
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Athletic Injuries / etiology
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Athletic Injuries / prevention & control
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Brain Concussion / epidemiology*
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Brain Concussion / etiology
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Brain Concussion / prevention & control
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Brain Injuries / epidemiology
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Brain Injuries / etiology
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Brain Injuries / prevention & control
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Female
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Head Protective Devices*
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Humans
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Male
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Risk Assessment
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Sports Medicine*
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United States / epidemiology