The effect of concussion on subsequent musculoskeletal injury risk in high school athletes.

High school athletes who sustain a concussion have elevated odds of MSK injury at rates comparable to those for collegiate athletes. These findings support the use of neuromuscular-based rehabilitation and injury prevention protocols in the post-concussion period. These findings may also suggest exploring methods to modify concussion return-to-play criteria with the goal to reduce the risk of future MSK injury.