Lisa Brekke

Learn what Iowa athletes and families need to know about concussions, HeadStrong coverage, post-concussion care, physical therapy, and safe return to learn and play.

Research Update in Concussion Do Female High School Athletes Get a Fair Shot at Concussion Recovery? A study published this May in the Journal of Athletic Training by Williams and colleagues takes a closer look at a question with real equity implications: does access to athletic trainer (AT) coverage and biological sex shape how high school athletes recover from sport-related concussion (SRC)? The timing matters. Only about a third of U.S. high schools have access to a full-time certified...

If you noticed an increase in migraine, dizziness, fatigue, or other nervous system symptoms last fall, now is the time to start preparing.