Concussion in Community Australian Football: a two-season prospective study in 2713 Women and Girls

Introduction: Preventing concussion is a priority in Australian Football, given the potential for persistent symptoms, cognitive impairments, and quality-of-life impact. Understanding the circumstances of sport-specific concussion injuries is required to inform effective prevention and management strategies. We aimed to determine the prevalence, mechanism, and burden of head strike injuries in women and girls playing community Australian Football.

Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: M. King, K. Crossley, M. Makdissi, E. Roughead, L. Gracias, A. Molser, N. Lannin, B. Major, S. Cowan, A. Culvenor, C. Barton, A. Donaldson, A. Bruder, S. Lampard, M. Haberfield, C. Bonello, B. Patterson Tags: O2023SMA-222 Source Type: research