Has anything changed since the last consensus statement on concussion in sport?

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Has anything changed since the last consensus statement on concussion in sport?

Steve Targett

Steve Targett

Rugby tackle
Rugby commentators no longer praise those who play on heroically after an obvious head injury

SPORTS MEDICINE

It has been over two years since the fifth Concussion in Sport Group consensus statement was published. In that time, it has become clear that concussion is no longer just an accepted risk of professional sport; it has gained attention as a significant, long-term public health issue affecting all ages and abilities

Key points, Sporting bodies, commentators and media are all taking concussion more seriously in professional-level sport, with effects likely to filter down to re