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9 hours ago · Implementing this protocol may enhance the safety of post-concussion management by aiding decisions on return-to-play protocols. Limitations First, one potential limitation of the present study is the requirement for all participants maintain a fixed speed of 6.5 km/h during the gait task.
9 hours ago · The long-term effects of concussions on rugby players, football players, boxers as well as retired military personnel is a major concern, because of the link to neurodegenerative diseases.
9 hours ago · 17 July 2024. A new study shows that retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have abnormal levels of certain proteins in their blood. This may make them more prone to developing diseases such as motor neurone disease (MND). This is what new research led by our bioscientists has found as part of the UK Rugby Health project.
9 hours ago · Earlier this year, the Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport was published, offering strategies for recognising and managing concussions in underage and community sports. Also published was the Concussion and Brain Health Statement 2024 which includes a return-to-play framework for elite athletes. While not mandatory, these recommendations aim to enhance safety across ...
9 hours ago · Physiotherapy would consist of low impact weight bearing and range of motion (ROM) exercises with and without resistance bands. [iv] For any fracture involving the leg, foot, or ankle, the surgeon will set out specific timeline for how much weight the child is able to place on their fracture during the healing process.
9 hours ago · The league, at the request of the AFL, this year changed its concussion protocols, ruling players out for 21 days instead of the previous 12 in a bid to help players recover from head knocks.
9 hours ago · West Coast's Liam Duggan has entered concussion protocols after being tackled by the Lions' Charlie Cameron. (Image: AFL) Ryan was one of many people in the football community who have spoken out against the AFL tribunal's recent decisions, including the three-match ban Greater Western Sydney's Toby Bedford received for a rough conduct charge ...
