Sport Safety for Adolescents: Linking Biomechanics of Repetitive Head Impacts With Health and Wellbeing

Sport-related concussions are a major public health concern in adolescent athletes, with the potential to affect academics, behavior, cognition, vision and vestibular function, mental health, and overall quality of life [1]. The recent literature is replete with examples of studies directed toward objectively quantifying the brain dysfunction experienced by concussed young athletes to help with diagnosis and treatment plans. In parallel, concern about the potential for negative effects from repetitive head impacts —impacts that do not result in concussion symptoms—has intensified.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research