Does interprofessional concussion management improve recovery in varsity athletes? A year to year effectiveness-implementation hybrid study.

Objectives: The main purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of an integrated interprofessional management (IPM) concussion care approach in varsity athletes.

Setting: The study was completed in a university environment with varsity athletes.

Design: Data analysis was quantitative, as compared between seasons, in this observational cohort study.

Exploring the role of cervical spine endurance as a predictor of concussion risk and recovery following sports related concussion.

Background: Concussions have become a significant public health concern with rising incidence rates. Concussions have been shown to occur concurrently with neck injuries, such as whiplash-associated-disorder, therefore, understanding the role of the neck in concussions is important.

Objectives: To determine if there is a relationship between cervical muscle endurance and either concussion incidence, or concussion recovery in university athletes.