The official stance of the AIS concerning concussion in sport
Clearinghouse article on head trauma in sport
Article detailing the psychological and social impact of serious injury on professional AFL players (can be applied to other pro-athletes too)
The Conversation article on brain injury in professional sports
An excerpt from the Sport Science Institute’s guide to understanding and supporting student-athlete mental wellness. From The National Collegiate Athletic Association (USA) site.
A study of the impact of injury on young athletes
Rugby league "immortal" Andrew Johns has made the startling admission that repeated head knocks over his NRL career may have led to his epilepsy battle.
ABC article about the head injury suffered by Jan Vertonghen in recent Champions' League semi-final and responses to concussion
Article on the physical and mental impact of retiring from sport due to injury
Athletic activity may result in illness and injury, and produce a variety of psychological responses, some of which may negatively affect sports participation. While this article focuses on the role of doctors, there is still valuable information about the impact of injury.
The aim of this mixed-method study was to explore, in-depth, data on injury consequences and adolescent elite athletes’ perceptions and experience of injury.
Professional Action Sport Athletes’ Experiences with and Attitudes Toward Concussion: A Phenomenological Study This study examined the lived experiences and subsequent attitudes of freestyle BMX and motocross athletes relative to suffering concussions. Eleven professional athletes were interviewed using a semi-structured protocol.
Attitudes Towards Sports Concussion in Australian Exercise Science Students. Does the Type and Level of Participation in Sport Matter? Concussion in sport is a growing public health issue. However, research suggests that under-reporting of concussion by student-athlete cohorts reflects conflicting attitudes compared to the wider community. Interestingly, previous studies have focused on the attitudes and beliefs irrespective of the type or level of sport played at. This study explored concussion beliefs and attitudes in a cohort of Australian exercise science students, analyzing responses based upon the type and the level of sport participated.
The Incidence of Pediatric and Adolescent Concussion in Action Sports: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis This was a systematic review and meta-analysis of the incidence of concussion risk in youth athletes involved in action sports (