The NFL’s concussion protocol is a robust safeguard to help protect players from the long-term effects of head trauma. Through its five-step return process, independent oversight and mandatory ...

Texans QB CJ Stroud enters the concussion protocol after a hard hit vs. the Broncos. Here's his latest injury update.

Not all concussions are created equal. A new study has revealed nine early warning signs that a mild head injury might linger ...

The NFL concussion protocol only has five steps, while the NCAA's has six. Really though the NFL's final stage is full ...

Concussion protocol for youth sports is changing in a major way. Traditionally, guidance has been to rest and limit activity. Research now shows controlled aerobic workouts restore blood to the brain ...

The Houston Texans suffered a tight loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, but the franchise is holding its breath after CJ ...

Most people expect concussion recovery to follow a predictable timeline — a few days of rest, maybe a week or two of taking it easy, then back to normal life. But for roughly 10 to 15 percent of ...

After carrying the ball forward at speed, Stroud was hit by the Broncos’ Kris Abrams-Draine at the end of the scramble. The collision caused his head to whip back and strike the ground forcefully. The ...

Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton remain in concussion protocol after they collided in the outfield during the Minnesota Twins' game against the Baltimore Orioles on May 15. Both players were placed on ...

Clinicians who work with elite college athletes and military cadets should be aware of the association between higher body mass index (BMI) and worse concussion recovery, suggests new University of ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Continuing to play despite a concussion doubles recovery time for teen athletes and leads to worse short-term mental function than in those immediately removed from action, a study ...