FOX23 Investigates: Are girls more at risk for concussions?
Quick Facts:
- Studies find female high school athletes have a significantly higher concussion rate than male high school athletes.
- A 10-year study presented at the 2017 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons found female soccer players suffer the most concussions.
- Doctors said it’s because females’ neck muscles are underdeveloped relative to the weight of their head, compared to male counterparts.
- It can take weeks or months to recover from a concussion.
- Athletes can return to the classroom and the field slowly when symptoms subside. To Read More Click HERE