Tag: #AthleteHealth
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Parents Take-On Concussion: Advances in Sideline Research and Culture in Youth Sports
Introduction Concussions remain a major concern in youth sports, impacting the health and safety of young athletes. Identifying concussions early and ensuring proper removal from play can significantly reduce long-term risks. A recent study explores how empowering parents with sideline concussion testing can improve concussion identification and shift the culture of advocacy in youth sports.…
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Olfactory Dysfunction in Sports Players Following Moderate and Severe Head Injury: A Possible Cut-off from Normality to Pathology
Introduction: Concussions frequently occur in various sports, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to temporary or chronic olfactory dysfunction. The relationship between sports-related concussions and olfactory impairment remains underexplored. This study examines whether the severity of a concussion—moderate vs. severe—can determine the likelihood of olfactory dysfunction. Visit https://www.sportsmedoa.org/jsmt for more groundbreaking research in this…
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