TY - JOUR PY - 2016// TI - Biomechanical perspectives on concussion in sport JO - Sports medicine and arthroscopy review A1 - Rowson, Steven A1 - Bland, Megan L. A1 - Campolettano, Eamon T. A1 - Press, Jaclyn N. A1 - Rowson, Bethany A1 - Smith, Jake A. A1 - Sproule, David W. A1 - Tyson, Abigail M. A1 - Duma, Stefan M. SP - 100 EP - 107 VL - 24 IS - 3 N2 - 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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LA - en SN - 1062-8592 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JSA.0000000000000121 ID - ref1 ER -