In a study published by researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital in the journal Scientific Reports advanced MRI measures compared the brains of athletes within the first week after a concussion and again after they were medically cleared to return to play. The study reported finding brain changes seen in the first MRI scan that were still present when athletes were cleared to return to play. Differences in brain activity, particularly in areas associated with vision and planning, with athletes that took longer to recover also showing changes in areas of the brain associated with bodily movement. This research along with current studies will help to better identify return to play protocols to improve player safety. Please see more about this work at http://bit.ly/2rsSvq7
