Recovery from Sports-Related Concussion Slower than Believed
Scientists at the Sahlgrenska Academy in Sweden have shown that analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid after concussion can be used to determine the magnitude of brain injury and to follow its course. The studies show that recovery from concussion takes much longer time than previously known, and this may be of major significance for athletes of all ages in return to play considerations.Sanna Neselius is a scientist at the Sahlgrenska Academy, former boxer and member of the medical commission of the Swedish Boxing Federation. In her previous studies she have shown that amateur boxing causes