Jaclyn B Caccese, Christina L Master, Thomas A Buckley, Sara P D Chrisman, James R Clugston, James T Eckner, Elsa Ermer, Stacey Harcum, Tamerah N Hunt, Divya Jain, Louise A Kelly, T Dianne Langford, Landon B Lempke, Jane McDevitt, Allyssa K Memmini, Anne E Mozel, Susan M Perkins, Margot Putukian, Patricia R Roby, Adam Susmarski, Steven P Broglio, Thomas W McAllister, Michael McCrea, Paul F Pasquina, Carrie Esopenko
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine sex differences in recovery trajectories of assessments for sport-related concussion using Concussion Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) Consortium data. METHODS: National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes (N = 906; 61% female) from sex-comparable sports completed a pre-season baseline assessment and post-sport-related concussion assessments within 6 h of injury, 24-48 h, when they initiated their return to play progression, when they were cleared for unrestricted return to play, and 6 months post-injury...
December 22, 2023: Sports Medicine