Top stories published by Pediatric Concussion Preparedness in July of 2023

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Safia Fatima Mohiuddin in Pediatric Concussion Preparedness

Jul 22, 2023

Safety Equipment may not Reduce Risk of CTE in Football Players

Protective equipment does not protect against developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in youth football players. CTE leads to cognitive decline from repeated head impacts (RHIs), which are subclinical…

Safia Fatima Mohiuddin in Pediatric Concussion Preparedness

Jul 22, 2023

Early Research on Physics of Heading (Part 2 of 3)

Part 2 of 3 of this article on Charles Babbs’ experiment on the underlying mechanism of heading discusses the biomechanics of heading and head acceleration. Equations to understand ball collision with the player, effective body mass, ideal…

Safia Fatima Mohiuddin in Pediatric Concussion Preparedness

Jul 22, 2023

Early Research on Physics of Heading (Part 1 of 3)

Early researcher Charles Babbs in 2001, observed that head-ball contact may be possibly leading to a concussion. Back then, heading was a controversial topic and the risk of serious head injury was a serious health concern. To find out the…

Safia Fatima Mohiuddin in Pediatric Concussion Preparedness

Jul 22, 2023

Early Research on Physics of Heading (Part 3 of 3)

In part 3 of 3 of this article discussing early research findings on heading by Charles Babbs, key aspects of promoting heading safety with reduced pressure balls, the effect of touch and playability, and more information on head acceleration…

Safia Fatima Mohiuddin in Pediatric Concussion Preparedness

Jul 22, 2023

A Nurse Explains High Risk of Brain Injury Among Young Football Players

A concussion can have serious consequences, especially among young football players. A concussion may be mild or severe, or an accident may not result in concussion, but repeated impacts on the head can lead…

Safia Fatima Mohiuddin in Pediatric Concussion Preparedness

Jul 22, 2023

General Information on Concussion in Children

Experts explain the effect of mild concussions and an interference with brain function. It is important for caregivers to understand symptoms, the consequences of reinjury, and know when to get a care provider involved. A concussion may also lead to…

Safia Fatima Mohiuddin in Pediatric Concussion Preparedness

Jul 22, 2023

A Study on the Risk of Recurrent Concussion in Children

Recurrent concussions in children under 18 are a matter of significant concern. Participating in collision sports and having a history of concussion increases risk of concussion and brain injury, as well as lower extremity…

September 2023

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