Concussions and repetitive brain injuries are relatively new topics in the public realm, primarily brought to light after a series of high-profile cases in the media connected to professional football ...

The physically dangerous nature of motorcycle racing requires a perpetual push for improved safety measures, including protecting riders from themselves. MotoAmerica and healthcare giant Abbott ...

Graded aerobic treadmill testing is safe, tolerable, and useful in evaluating and managing cases of sports-related concussion in children and adolescents. This is the ...

OLD WESTBURY, New York (WABC) -- Any parent of an athlete will tell you one of their biggest concerns is concussions, and Carol Goldrick is no different when it comes to her 13-year-old daughter ...

Spotting a concussion can be tricky. After a potential head injury, you can ask if the person feels dizzy or has a headache—but that relies on self-reporting, which isn't always accurate. Subscribe to ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. (WLS) -- A concussion test developed by a suburban company is now being used by several teams in the National Hockey League. In the King-Devick test, athletes read a series of numbers ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A Green Bay family is turning unimaginable loss into a mission to better protect young athletes from the long-term effects of concussions. David and Sandy Kruse say their son, ...

Few moments are as silent as a stadium or racetrack when an athlete is down. When – hopefully – the athlete stands again, the cheers and applause erupt. But that collective celebration can be ...

A concussion occurs when you take a hit, jolt or movement that causes the brain to suddenly shift in your head. Although commonly associated with contact sports, the risk of obtaining a concussion can ...