title: Biomechanical Perspectives on Concussion in Sport.
abstract: Concussions can occur in any sport. Often, clinical and biomechanical research efforts are disconnected. This review paper analyzes current concussion issues in sports from a biomechanical perspective and is geared toward Sports Med professionals. Overarching themes of this review include the biomechanics of the brain during head impact, role of protective equipment, potential population-based differences in concussion tolerance, potential intervention strategies to reduce the incidence of injury, and common biomechanical misconceptions.
authors.affiliation: Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rowson
authors.forename: Megan L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Bland
authors.forename: Eamon T
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Campolettano
authors.forename: Jaclyn N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Press
authors.forename: Bethany
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rowson
authors.forename: Jake A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: David W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Sproule
authors.forename: Abigail M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Tyson
authors.forename: Stefan M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Duma
mesh_terms: D000054:Acceleration; D000367:Age Factors; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006260:Head Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D009064:Mouth Protectors; D012737:Sex Factors