The risk of concussions and other injuries are higher among NFL players; a new study has linked this increased incidence to extrinsic risk factors such as temperature.
NFL players had a two-fold greater risk of concussions when games were played at colder temperatures, a new St. Michael's study has found.
The higher rates occurred during games played in 10 degrees Celsius or colder when compared with games played in temperatures of 21 degrees Celsius or warmer.
Researchers also found an ...
The risk of concussions and other injuries are higher among NFL players; a new study has linked this increased incidence to extrinsic risk factors such as temperature.
NFL players had a two-fold greater risk of concussions when games were played at colder temperatures, a new St. Michael's study has found.
The higher rates occurred during games played in 10 degrees Celsius or colder when compared with games played in temperatures of 21 degrees Celsius or warmer.
Researchers also found an ...