Higher rates of concussion following COVID-19 infection in high school athletes.
Garrett Scott BullockCarolyn A EmeryVicki R NelsonAlbert Prats-UribeRobert Gill GillilandCharles A ThigpenEllen ShanleyPublished in: British journal of sports medicine (2023)
Athletes returning from COVID-19 had higher CRs than those who did not experience COVID-19. This may be related to ongoing COVID-19 sequelae or deconditioning related to reduced training and competition load during the illness and when returning to sport. Further research is needed to understand the association of recent COVID-19 infection and concussion in order to inform preventive strategies.