#head-injury-protocol

[ follow ]
#victor-wembanyama
fromDefector
2 days ago
National Basketball Association

The Scariest Part Of A Concussion Is The Uncertainty | Defector

Real Madrid
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

World Cup 2026 injury watch: Key names racing to be ready

Several high-profile players are injured or racing to prove fitness ahead of the World Cup starting June 11.
Exercise
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Contributor: Regulate the 'Enhanced Games' as a medical experiment and a marketing stunt

The Enhanced Games promotes performance-enhancing drug use in sports, requiring athletes to enhance their abilities chemically.
Juventus
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago

Goalkeeper ruled out of World Cup 2026 after suffering a broken neck

Jonathan Klinsmann's World Cup hopes are dashed due to a fractured spine that ended his Serie B season.
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

NWSL, players association team up on Project ACL initiative

"The NWSLPA is proud to join Project ACL, which brings together players, leagues and researchers to better understand ACL injuries. That understanding requires looking beyond the individual and examining the conditions players train and compete in each day. Project ACL is an opportunity to build the kind of player-centric evidence that can lead to meaningful changes across women's professional soccer."
Women
Chelsea
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago

Chelsea star in tears as worst case injury diagnosis confirmed: report

Estevao faces months on the sidelines due to a Grade Four hamstring tear requiring surgery.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

"There are examples of balls that transfer high or low energy through all eras of play. There is no trend that suggests the magnitude of energy transfer is increasing or decreasing over time."
Science
Liverpool FC
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Soccer's incredible shrinking shinpads could be a big problem

The trend of using smaller shin pads in football may lead to serious injuries and a reevaluation of player safety equipment.
Running
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Psychological Side of Sports Injury Recovery

Sports injuries significantly impact mental health, requiring attention to emotional recovery alongside physical healing.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

Ex-UFC champ cleared for training following eye surgery

Rose Namajunas is cleared to train after surgery and proposes purse deductions for eye pokes in MMA fights.
Los Angeles
fromDodger Blue
5 days ago

Blake Treinen update after major injury scare in fluke accident

Blake Treinen was hit in the head during batting practice but has been cleared of a concussion and is available to pitch.
Medicine
fromAol
6 days ago

'Paramedics thought I was having a panic attack, but I was actually paralysed by a stroke'

A 26-year-old woman suffered a rare spinal stroke, initially misdiagnosed as a panic attack, leading to severe mobility loss and life changes.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Football refs need cardiac training, says coroner

Assistant coroner Valerie Charbit insisted that training to recognize sudden cardiac arrest should be compulsory for all members, including grassroots coaches and referees, stating, 'The responsibility for first aid lies with all ages within society.'
Public health
Barcelona
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Spain's Guardemo still critical in ICU 2 weeks after cycling crash with car

Jaume Guardeno remains in critical condition after a serious training accident involving a car collision.
New York Yankees
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz OK after line drive to face

Jeremiah Jackson hit a grand slam and accidentally injured manager Craig Albernaz, who was treated but returned to celebrate the win.
#jared-bednar
Boston Bruins
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

NHL Coach Suffers Facial Fractures, Forced to Miss Road Trip After Taking Nasty Hit From Errant Puck

Jared Bednar suffered facial fractures after being hit by a puck during a game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
Boston Bruins
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

NHL Coach Suffers Facial Fractures, Forced to Miss Road Trip After Taking Nasty Hit From Errant Puck

Jared Bednar suffered facial fractures after being hit by a puck during a game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
MMA
from
4 days ago

UFC 327 medical suspensions: 6 fighters handed indefinite terms

Six fighters received indefinite suspensions after UFC 327, requiring medical clearance before returning to competition.
#nhl
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
2 weeks ago

Dakota Joshua, Brandon Carlo exit Wednesday vs. Capitals with injuries

Dakota Joshua and Brandon Carlo are out with injuries, leading to the recall of Luke Haymes and William Villeneuve for their NHL debuts.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
2 weeks ago

Aliaksei Protas spoke to Nic Dowd about unfortunate head collision that led to injury: 'He's feeling way better now in terms of how the face looks'

Aliaksei Protas suffered an upper-body injury after a collision with Nic Dowd, missing three games while Dowd returned to play despite a facial injury.
fromRMNB
3 weeks ago
Washington Capitals

Aliaksei Protas leaves Capitals game with upper-body injury after brutal head-on collision with Nic Dowd

National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
2 weeks ago

Dakota Joshua, Brandon Carlo exit Wednesday vs. Capitals with injuries

Dakota Joshua and Brandon Carlo are out with injuries, leading to the recall of Luke Haymes and William Villeneuve for their NHL debuts.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
2 weeks ago

Aliaksei Protas spoke to Nic Dowd about unfortunate head collision that led to injury: 'He's feeling way better now in terms of how the face looks'

Aliaksei Protas suffered an upper-body injury after a collision with Nic Dowd, missing three games while Dowd returned to play despite a facial injury.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
3 weeks ago

Aliaksei Protas leaves Capitals game with upper-body injury after brutal head-on collision with Nic Dowd

A collision in the Capitals vs. Golden Knights game resulted in injuries to Aliaksei Protas and Dowd, impacting the game's momentum.
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
2 weeks ago

Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve McMichael Died With CTE

Steve McMichael, a Chicago Bears legend, was diagnosed with stage 3 CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to repetitive head trauma.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Dana White working to secure medical treatment for Canadian shooting victim

Dana White is assisting in securing medical treatment for Maya Gebala, a mass shooting victim, facing complications in the process.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Brain Injury May Reverse Pre-Injury Trauma Work

Brain injury often reactivates unresolved traumas, necessitating neurostimulation therapies and cognitive empathy for healing.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Player strain, brain health and cyber threats high on FA priorities

The ongoing discussions regarding future structural changes to the game, such as the introduction of new tournaments (eg. Fifa Club World Cup), further intensify this challenge. These changes have the potential to significantly reduce the downtime available to elite players, affecting their recovery and overall well-being.
Soccer (FIFA)
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How to Find a Certified Sports Psychiatrist

Athletes increasingly prioritize mental health, necessitating specialized support from sports psychiatrists who understand performance-related psychological pressures.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
3 weeks ago

Aliaksei Protas is 'going to miss a little bit of time' after head-on-head collision with Nic Dowd

Aliaksei Protas will miss time due to an upper-body injury sustained during a game against the Vegas Golden Knights.
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Ex-UFC champ shatters nose in training, elects against corrective surgery

"What a good day, and what a stupid accident...again. Five years after [my previous nose break], my nose is f---ed up even worse [laughs]. As you see, it's even more cracked the same direction, and when I touch [my nose], my bones are broken inside."
MMA
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Remembering an Angel With a Traumatic Brain Injury

Laura, despite severe brain damage, radiated joy and built meaningful connections with caregivers, enriching their lives through her infectious spirit.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Judge in rugby brain injury lawsuit tells legal teams to hurry up as cases drag on

A judge overseeing rugby brain injury litigation cases rebuked both legal teams for slow progress on claims now over five years old, requiring written updates and identification of 28 lead claimants by October.
Medicine
fromNature
1 month ago

Brain's protective barrier stays leaky for years after playing contact sports

Repeated head trauma in contact sports causes long-term blood-brain barrier damage and leakiness decades after retirement, triggering persistent immune responses linked to cognitive decline.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Brain Injury Grief: Dealing With Unreasonable Demands

Brain injury survivors need not accept blame for grief expressions or pressure to forgive and reconcile; non-violent resistance through silence is a valid response to humiliation and disrespect.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

I went to bed with a sore ear, meningitis put me in a coma

Mark McNamee said, 'I still can't get my head around it. For just a simple ear infection to basically, it's nearly destroyed your life for you.'
Medicine
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Family grateful as defibrillator saves linesman's life

A 73-year-old assistant referee collapsed twice during a football match and was revived using a defibrillator, highlighting the critical importance of having automated external defibrillators at all sports venues.
Brooklyn Nets
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: NBA Ref Injured in Hard Collision with Cameraman on the Court

NBA referee Sha'Rae Mitchell suffered a head injury after colliding with a camera operator during the Nets-Hawks game but returned to finish the game.
US news
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Doug Martin's family sent his brain to be tested for CTE as they await police investigation

Former NFL player Douglas Martin's family awaits investigation results and CTE testing five months after his death in Oakland Police custody.
Snowboarding
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This genius helmet sticker helps protect athletes' brains

The Crash Patch, a helmet sticker technology developed by Klick Health and The Snow League, detects major head impacts and could make head injury detection accessible to athletes across all helmet-based sports.
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Gilbert Burns discusses delayed concussion symptoms from Michael Morales loss

The Michael Morales fight was the weird one, because I fell. I wasn't out, but I fell and [my head] got swollen very big, next day bigger. And then the swelling went off and I was good for a week or so.
MMA
Bayern Munich
fromBavarian Football Works
1 month ago

Injury Update: Jonas Urbig suffers concussion, expected to miss Leverkusen match

Jonas Urbig suffered a suspected concussion during Bayern Munich's 6-1 victory over Atalanta and will likely miss the upcoming match against Leverkusen, with Sven Ulreich expected to start in goal.
fromJays Journal
1 month ago

Blue Jays avoid injury scare after key player gets hit during the WBC

In the game between Venezuela and the Netherlands last Friday, Blue Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez was hit by a pitch from Netherlands pitcher Jaydenn Estanista. Fortunately, Giménez was okay, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet, but ultimately sat out the next game for Venezuela either due to matchups or precautionary measures.
Major League Baseball
National Football League
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

NFL seeking improved facemasks to reduce concussions

NFL launches a HealthTECH Challenge to improve helmet facemasks, fund innovations, and reduce concussions through better impact protection and design.
#cte
Public health
fromJezebel
2 months ago

The Stupidest Sport of All Time Has Been Found: Professional Concussion Receiving

Unregulated 'run it straight' collision contests pose near-certain risk of catastrophic brain injury and death while being irresponsibly promoted as legitimate athletic competition.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

12-year-old dies after collapsing during soccer practice in San Bernardino

A 12-year-old boy collapsed and died during soccer practice in San Bernardino on a day with temperatures reaching 88 degrees; the cause of death remains undetermined.
Miscellaneous
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Arsenal's Olivia Smith (concussion) out of Canada SheBelieves squad

Olivia Smith withdrew from Canada's SheBelieves Cup squad after sustaining a concussion during Arsenal's FA Cup match against Bristol City.
fromEditor In Leaf
2 months ago

Maple Leafs forward dealing with injury concerns at Olympics practice

William Nylander was injured leading up to the Olympic Games, but returned for the Maple Leafs final three games before travelling to Milan. Head Coach Sam Hallam spoke about Nylander's absence, mentioning, "It's a maintenance thing." "He's done two full ice practices with us and felt after yesterday a bit sore after yesterday, so just give him an extra day. And then we'll see for tomorrow if he's ready to go. It's going to be a pretty late decision."
Toronto Maple Leafs
#injury-report
fromRMNB
2 months ago

Ilya Protas returns from blindside hit, injury scare against Laval: 'I was a little worried this would be another guy who may be out for a while'

With 6:14 remaining in the second period, Protas collected a loose puck in neutral and dumped it into the offensive zone. As he did, Rocket forward Tyler Thorpe approached from Ilya's blind side, attempting to send Protas hard into the boards. Little Pro managed to sidestep most of the impact, but Thorpe connected hard with his left leg, sending him tumbling to the ice.
National Hockey League
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 101 | Dr. Fawad Mian - Neurologist Specializing in Head Injuries & Concussions - SnowBrains

Untracked powder and perfect corduroy. These are the things that skiers and riders live for. But finding either at the big-name resorts in the Lake Tahoe area can be almost impossible. That's why Tahoe locals have gravitated to Diamond Peak Ski Resort when they're looking to get away from the crowds and find a bit of space. Diamond Peak offers 1,840 vertical feet of steep north-facing groomers, hidden powder stashes, and incredible views of Lake Tahoe from the slopes.
Snowboarding
SF parents
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 month ago

12-year-old California soccer player dies after collapse

A 12-year-old soccer player collapsed and died after practice in San Bernardino with no known medical history, cause of death pending investigation.
National Football League
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Drake Maye admits he needed pain-killing shot for shoulder injury

Drake Maye played Super Bowl LX with a numbed right shoulder after a pain-killing injection and struggled, throwing turnovers that helped Seattle win 29-13.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Heading ball likely' contributed to Scotland star's brain injury, coroner finds

That frailty was due to a combination of vascular dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), coroner Jon Heath said. The coroner gave a narrative conclusion on Monday, finding that McQueen died from pneumonia as a consequence of mixed vascular dementia and CTE. He said: It is likely that repetitive head impacts sustained by heading the ball while playing football contributed to the CTE.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

A Mass. middle school basketball coach collapsed during a game. The opposing coach sprang into action.

"I'm a medical doctor, even if I'm coaching - don't even hesitate to help someone," Haffer told Boston.com.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fifa wants injured players to stay off for one minute

IFAB proposes injured players be required to remain off the field for one minute to reduce time-wasting and improve match flow.
National Football League
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

What Robert Spillane and Harold Landry said about their injury statuses

Harold Landry and Robert Spillane expect to play in the Super Bowl despite knee, foot and ankle injuries and missing practice last week.
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Manager Explains Wound on Justin Gaethje's Neck Before UFC 324

Justin Gaethje's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, recently addressed all doubts about the mark on the fighter's neck leading up to UFC 324. Gaethje (27-5) had a visible mark on the right side of his neck leading up to his UFC 324 interim lightweight title fight against Paddy Pimblett last weekend. There were speculations about a potential staph infection, which could have jeopardized the fight. However, the fight went through, and Gaethje left Pimblett bloodied up en route to a unanimous decision win.
MMA
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What happens during a football medical?

A medical is used to assess the overall health and fitness of a potential signing, as well as identifying any underlying medical issues they may have. There is no legal requirement for players to have a medical before a transfer, but they do help a club to decide whether to complete a signing. A medical test can take as long as six hours, and includes:
Soccer (FIFA)
[ Load more ]