Publications by authors named "Prashant Jhala"
Article Synopsis
- Concussions in contact sports pose significant challenges in prevention, detection, and management for athletes, medical professionals, and sporting organizations.
- Recent technological advancements have led to the creation of a comprehensive database by researchers and clinicians from the Australasian National Rugby League to analyze head impacts and track clinical outcomes.
- This protocol aims to enhance understanding of concussions in rugby through detailed data collection, informing injury prevention strategies and improving overall player safety.
Availability and content of concussion guidelines in Australian combat sports.
J Sci Med Sport
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the availability and quality of concussion information provided by major amateur and professional combat sports governing bodies in Australia.
- Eight out of eleven organizations had some form of concussion information, including definitions, evaluation methods, and return-to-sport guidelines, but the overall quality was low with a median score of 3 out of 9.
- There is a pressing need for these organizations to enhance their concussion guidelines to better protect the health and safety of athletes.