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Increased profile of “Q-Collar” invites further discussion

The Q-collar is commonly referred to as a concussion-prevention method, although the company says the Q-collar helps “protect the brain” of contact athletes over a season of play. However, limitations include not being “demonstrated to prevent long-term cognitive function deficits,” no evaluation of clinical outcome impacts, and the data not “demonstrating that the device can prevent concussion or serious brain injury.”

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Kira Kunzman Kira Kunzman

Synthetic fields: are they adding to concussion risk?

Ian K. Chun found that turf fields result in impact deceleration “as much as 23 g higher on artificial grass compared to natural surfaces.” The higher g forces may translate “to a theoretical increased risk of concussion due to contact with playing surfaces,” according to Chun.

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Josh Wu Josh Wu

Professional cyclist Lizzy Banks: “there’s not a book on how you treat concussion”

Cycling is the sport responsible for the highest number of concussion-related visits to emergency departments in the U.S. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of follow-through in terms of education about the injury and treatment options for cyclists. British 31-year-old professional cyclist Lizzy Banks can attest to the hardship of recovering from concussions in the biking community.

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Ming Shen Ming Shen

Continuing debate about helmets in girls’ lacrosse

The use of helmets in women’s lacrosse continues to be a topic of significant debate, as helmets are not mandatory in women’s lacrosse but are required in men’s lacrosse. A 2015 study found that women’s lacrosse had the second-highest rate of concussions among a variety of high school and college sports.

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Sarah Gallagher on Telehealth, Vestibular Therapy for Concussion

Sarah Gallagher, PT, DPT, NCS is the owner of South Valley Physical Therapy and is a member of the Vestibular Disorders Association, American Physical Therapy Association and Academy of Neurology. In her interview, she explains her center's operations and its role in telehealth.

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