Fighting to keep a sport safe: toward a structured and sport-specific return to play protocol.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1080/00913847.2017.1288544.
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Abstract
Combat sports are growing in popularity, viewership, and participation. The nature of these sports involves repetitive head contact, yet unlike most other professional contact sports, there are no endorsed guidelines or mandates for graduated and systematic return to play following concussion. Here, we review the literature related to concussion and fighting sports, and propose guidelines for concussion management and safe return to play following concussion.
Medical subject headings
- Athletic Injuries
- Boxing
- Brain Concussion
- Head
- Martial Arts
- Return to Sport
- Safety