Objective: To determine if there is evidence that equipment use reduces sport concussion
risk and/or severity. Data sources: 12 electronic databases were searched using a …

Aim To critically review the evidence to determine the efficacy and effectiveness of protective
equipment, rule changes, neck strength and legislation in reducing sport concussion risk …

2001), 2nd (Prague 2004), and 3rd (Zurich 2008) International Consensus Conference on
Concussion in Sport and is based on the deliberations at the 4th International Conference …

Context Ice hockey has one of the highest sport participation and injury rates in youth in
Canada. Body checking is the predominant mechanism of injury in leagues in which it is …

Objective: This article reviews the distribution and determinants of injuries reported in the
pediatric ice hockey literature, and suggests potential injury prevention strategies and …

Background In 1997, the National Hockey League (NHL) and NHL Players' Association
(NHLPA) launched a concussion program to improve the understanding of this injury. We …

ContextSpeculation exists that use of a full face shield by ice hockey players may increase
their risk of concussions and neck injuries, offsetting the benefits of protection from dental …

Objective: To determine baseline symptom and neurocognitive norms for non-concussed
and previously concussed varsity athletes using the sport concussion assessment tool …

Objective: To identify specific risk factors for concussion severity among ice hockey players
wearing full face shields compared with half face shields (visors). Methods: A prospective …

Background Current assessment tools for sport-related concussion are limited by a reliance
on subjective interpretation and patient symptom reporting. Robotic assessments may …