Citation

Nalepa B, Alexander A, Schodrof S, Bernick C, Pardini J. Phys. Sportsmed. 2017; 45(2): 145-150.

Affiliation

Banner Concussion and Sports Medicine Center , Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix , Phoenix , AZ.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00913847.2017.1288544

PMID

28152320

Abstract

Combat sports are growing in popularity, viewership, and participation. The nature of these sports involves repetitive head contact, yet unlike most other professional contact sports, there are no endorsed guidelines or mandates for graduated and systematic return to play following concussion. Here, we review the literature related to concussion and fighting sports, and propose guidelines for concussion management and safe return to play following concussion.

Language: en

Keywords

MMA; boxing; concussion; fighting sports; mTBI; return to exertion; return to play; traumatic brain injury