Concussion management research and new safety technology partnership

Research involving NCAA Division III athletes suggests that a history of migraines is an independent predictor of delayed academic recovery following a concussion. A study of 1,409 athletes found that while the average time to return to sports was approximately 15 days for most, those with pre-existing migraines experienced greater variability and were less likely to have successfully returned to play by the 28 and 56-day marks.

In the realm of concussion management, Complete Concussions has announced a partnership with the Australian technology company Sports Buddy. This integration allows Australian community sports clubs to monitor whether players have completed baseline neurological tests through the HURT injury and concussion management portal. The initiative aims to promote pre-season baseline testing to provide clinicians with essential pre-injury reference points for assessing recovery and guiding safe return-to-play protocols.