Estimating the Relationship Between the Symptom-Free Waiting Period and Injury Rates After Return-to-Play from Concussion: A Simulation Analysis Using CARE Consortium Data.
Gian-Gabriel P GarciaLauren L CzerniakMariel S LavieriSpencer W LiebelKathryn L Van PeltPaul F PasquinaThomas W McAllisterMichael A McCreaSteven P Broglionull nullPublished in: Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) (2023)
Longer SFWPs lead to greater reductions in post-RTP injury rates for athletes in higher risk sports. Moreover, SFWPs should be tailored to sport-specific post-RTP injury risks.