Areas of Focus
Concussion
The U-M Injury Prevention Center does considerable work in the field of concussion and traumatic brain injury prevention. From funded exploratory studies to special day-long educational events, we are working to find ways to identify and prevent concussion across populations. Below you’ll find links to more information about our work in this area, as well as a listing of members doing work or interested in this area. We invite you to explore and join us as we move forward to advance research and prevention.
CDC Resource for Sports Concussion
CDC’s HEADS UP resources are available on our web site with our HEADS UP microsite! It’s a dynamic collection of HEADS UP resources automatically updated and maintained by CDC. This site contains HEADS UP resources for parents, youth sports, school sports, schools, and health care providers. It also provides information on sports concussion policies and laws and online training courses.
Michigan Concussion Center
The Michigan Concussion Center aims to be the recognized leader in concussion research and clinical practice for a positive impact on patient health. Click below to learn more about the center’s research and events.
U-M Injury Prevention Center Sport Concussion Summit 2019
Mind, Body, and Spirit . . . Treating the entire athlete: An evidence-based approach to sports medicine and concussion.
Sponsored by: MedSport, U-M Athletics, U-M Kinesiology, U-M Injury Prevention Center, Michigan Medicine
- Day 1: Athlete Health and Wellness Summit: From Research to Practice
- Day 2: Sport Concussion Summit: From Research to Practice
Upcoming: watch for the Summit speaker presentations!
Concussion Summit 2019 Video Available
Watch the video that shows highlights from the Summit, with vignettes from our speakers.
Concussion Prevention News & Events
11.27.22
SAVE the DATE: Safety 2022 – 14th World Conference on Injury Prevention & Safety Promotion: Postponed to November 27-30, 2022
Injury prevention and safety promotion is a maturing area. It involves many disciplines and interest…
04.27.22
Save the Date: 6th Annual Injury Prevention Symposium Steadman Philippon Research Institute
03.30.22
Save the Date: SAVIR Annual Conference
Mark your calendar for March 30-April 1 2022 – the SAVIR Conference will take place…
05.05.22
U-M Injury Prevention Center Newsletter April 2022
This month’s highlights include new IPV-focused visual abstracts in the areas of alcohol-involved overdose deaths…
03.31.22
U-M Injury Prevention Center Newsletter February/March 2022
This month’s highlights include a new opioid overdose surveillance toolkit; new IFIP funding and fellowships;…
01.31.22
U-M Injury Prevention Center Newsletter January 2022
This month’s highlights include Michigan Opioid Legislation Tracking Tool that tracks opioid-related bills and amendments…
Latest Publications on Concussion Prevention
Concussion Prevention Information & Tools
Prevention Resources
Summary of the Evidence-Based Coach Education and Contact Restriction Guidelines in Youth Football
This document highlights Heads Up Football (HUF), an education program instituted by USA Football in 2012, and practice contact restriction guidelines developed by Pop Warner (PW), a national youth sports organization.
A Summary of a Evidence-Based Concussion Prevention Program-A Helmet Loaner Program for Ski and Snowboarders
This document highlights a community-based helmet loaner program developed in Colorado to increase helmet use among skiers and snowboarders.
Legislative Issues & Policy Briefs
Effect of Michigan’s Helmet Law Repeal
This document describes the impact of Michigan’s universal helmet law’s partial repeal in April 2012 on helmet usage, head injuries and fatalities, and the financial implications.
Michigan’s Sport Concussion Law
This document describes concussion, the Michigan’s sport concussion law (2013) and steps to take if concussion is suspected.
Funded Research Projects Focused on Concussion Prevention
The U-M Injury Prevention Center has funded current and past injury research projects focusing on the prevention of concussion. Peruse the projects listed below.
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How do the neck muscles influence head acceleration during sport-associated impact events in high school athletes?
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Two-dimensional Prototype Testing and Analysis of an Impulse Mitigating Helmet Design
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Pilot Evaluation of a Supervised Neck Strengthening Program in High School Athletes: A Potential Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Sport-related Concussion
Core Faculty and Practitioners with Expertise in Concussion Prevention
Please click on a faculty/practitioner’s name to access their full profile with research interests and funded projects.
Steven Broglio, PhD
Concussion Content Lead
Concussion Content Lead, Research Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Albert Schultz Collegiate Research Professor, Office of Research, University of Michigan
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Michigan-Flint
Members with Interest/Expertise in Concussion Prevention
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Albert King, PhD
Wayne State University -
Allyson Berthiaume
MHA -
Amanda Esquivel, PhD
University of Michigan Dearborn -
Amy Teddy
The Sports Neurology Clinic -
Andrea Chilcote, MS
Wayne State University -
Anna Reeve, MSW
Metro Health Hospital -
Bridget Fox
St John of God Kerry Services -
Carley Shannon
Ball State University -
Carrie Musolf
University of Michigan -
Cecil Edward Byrnes
Marlette & Sanilac Ambulance Services / Marlette Fire Department -
Chad Engelhardt
Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School -
Chastity Flint, BSN, RN
Driscoll Health Plan -
Cheryl Burda
NeuroRestorative -
Christian Lumaj
University of Michigan -
Christine Callahan
University of North Carolina and University of Michigan -
Cynthia Miller, MSN
Bronson Methodist Hospital -
Damilola Abiodun, NVQ
Bin omran -
Daniel Griffith, MBA
Virginia University of Lynchburg -
Darryl Conway
University of Michigan -
David Christensen, MA, JD
Christensen Law -
Diamond Buchanan
Diamond Buchanan -
Diane Kline-Gorney, MA, LBSW
AuSable Valley Community Mental Health -
Dipa Gurung Rai
John Maxwell -
Dixie Carter, BSN, CCM
St. Luke's Hospital -
Dominique Leibbrandt, PhD
Stellenbosch University -
Douglas Martini
Oregon Health and Science University -
Dr. Yahya Alnashri
Johns Hopkins University, USA & Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia -
Dwana Bass BSN RN
Henry Ford Hospital -
Elizabeth Lowery, MPH
Virginia Department of Health -
Ellen M Arruda, PhD
University of Michigan