Mary Regina Boland, MA, MPhil, PhD
Kristy Arbogast, PhD
Facemask Impacts and Concussions in Professional Football
Research led by Kristy Arbogast analyzed head acceleration data from 98 NFL players, revealing that 59% of the most severe head acceleration events were caused by facemask impacts. This highlights the need for improved facemask designs and changes in player techniques...
Sex Differences in Concussion Recovery
Bernadette D’Alonzo, Andrea Schneider, and colleagues studied sex differences in concussion recovery, highlighting the role of sport contact level. Using data from the Ivy League–Big Ten Epidemiology of Concussion Study, they found that while recovery timelines...
Visual Abstract: Experimental kickoff rule prevents concussions
An analysis from the Ivy League – Big Ten Epidemiology of Concussion Study found that a disproportionate amount of football concussions were happening during kickoff plays, where both teams are running towards each other at high speed. These findings were communicated...
Visual Abstract: Return-to-sport and return-to-academics after concussion
An analysis from the Ivy League – Big Ten Epidemiology of Concussion Study found that there were three common “profiles” observed in the collegiate athletes following return-to-sport and return-to-academic protocol. The profiles were distinct from one another in terms...
Catherine McDonald, PhD, RN
A spotlight on the 2023-24 Trainee Learning Lab
The Penn Injury Science Center (PISC) is proud to spotlight the latest cohort of its Trainee Learning Lab (TLL). This dynamic program and CDC Success Story continues to advance the field of injury and violence prevention by fostering a collaborative and insightful...