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Review
. 2016 Sep;24(3):100-7.
doi: 10.1097/JSA.0000000000000121.

Biomechanical Perspectives on Concussion in Sport

Steven Rowson  1 , Megan L Bland, Eamon T Campolettano, Jaclyn N Press, Bethany Rowson, Jake A Smith, David W Sproule, Abigail M Tyson, Stefan M Duma
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Review

Biomechanical Perspectives on Concussion in Sport

Steven Rowson et al. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2016 Sep.

Abstract

Concussions can occur in any sport. Often, clinical and biomechanical research efforts are disconnected. This review paper analyzes current concussion issues in sports from a biomechanical perspective and is geared toward Sports Med professionals. Overarching themes of this review include the biomechanics of the brain during head impact, role of protective equipment, potential population-based differences in concussion tolerance, potential intervention strategies to reduce the incidence of injury, and common biomechanical misconceptions.

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