Repair protein can persist in brains of some concussed athletes – study
“The findings show that participating in repeated collision sports like football may have a direct link to long-term inflammation in the brain.”
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Rider safety
Research and information on rider safety including rotational falls, concussion, and general safety practices.
Zen and the art of falling off a horse – Aikido Dan helps riders take a tumble
Some 85% of horse-related injuries are from falls, but riders who are properly “fall trained” are less likely to be injured, an expert says.
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Racing, sport horse bodies put heads together on concussion education
“It’s such a complex issue with no easy fix, and it is therefore essential that all disciplines work together and take on multiple levels of responsibility.”
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Women at much higher risk of depression after concussion, researchers find
The scientists are unsure why such brain injuries are more likely to lead to depression in women.
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Video: Jockey injuries and mental health under spotlight
Video coverage of the International Conference for the Health, Safety and Welfare of Jockeys, which was held in Paris late last month.
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Brain biometrics help identify sports concussions
Micromovements of the brain, called headpulses, can help identify an ongoing concussion.
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Concussions early in life tied to late-life cognitive decline
Although the declines identified were modest, the potential long-term impact of concussions cannot be overlooked, the study author said.
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Data from new concussion headset could help make return-to-play decisions
Device reveals brain changes in athletes whose concussion symptoms had gone away, suggesting they could be returning to their chosen sport too soon.
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Concussion-related depression differs from traditional depressive disorders – study
“Many clinicians have suspected that this is a clinically distinct disorder with a unique pattern of symptoms and unique treatment response.”
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Concussions in children have no impact on IQ, study finds
“We can say that, consistently, we would not expect IQ to be diminished from when children are symptomatic to when they’ve recovered.”
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Promising results for innovative air-filled safety helmet
The new design had impressive impact absorption, and was able to withstand repeated blows.
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Horse riders urged to stay safe this summer
Reducing risk for all horse riders is the aim of the third annual Summer of Safety, and British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) has big plans for 2023.
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Risk of poorer school outcomes greater for children who sustain a concussion – study
“There is a need to implement evidence-based return to school protocols and ensure that young people with concussion have access to multidisciplinary healthcare services, so they can recover without falling behind.”
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Brain rehab program a “breakthrough” for concussion patients
Non-drug treatments emphasised in new research by a leading neurologist can be used by anyone that has concerns about ADHD, concussion symptoms, or memory loss.
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New international consensus statement on sports concussion released
The new statement includes the input of more than 100 expert researchers and clinicians.
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$1.3m sought for equestrian safety vest research
“Safety vests have become very popular in our sport and in our discipline, but unfortunately, we know very little about their capabilities.”
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Horse sport to undergo major concussion protocol review
Work on the Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport was carried out by more than 100 expert researchers and clinicians from around the world.
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Liquid shock absorbers in helmet may help reduce concussion risk – study
The new design could aid athletes across a range of sports carrying concussion risk, say researchers.
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Video series urges motorists to take care around horses
A video series produced by Ireland’s horse sport and racing bodies in association with the Road Safety Authority and police, is calling on motorists to be cautious around horse riders.
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NZ racing brings in “return to riding” policy for concussed jockeys
New concussion management protocols aim to help prevent serious and long-term effects on injured riders.
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