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 …