Concussion Prevention and Brain Health

Concussion prevention works best by reducing exposure to head impact, and the long-term effect of repeated head impact on the brain is a real association that remains incompletely understood.

Recognition, the graduated return and persisting symptoms are covered on the concussion page. This page covers which prevention strategies have evidence, concussion versus head acceleration load, what the long-term studies show, and how to discuss the risk honestly with athletes, parents and governing bodies.