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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Concussion Summit 2019 Video Available

Watch the video that shows highlights from the Summit, with vignettes from our speakers.

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Concussion Prevention News & Events

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11.23.20

2020 Inaugural Research Symposium Draws nearly 500 Virtual Attendees

2020 Inaugural Research Symposium Draws nearly 500 Virtual Attendees View Recordings Here On November 20,…

11.02.20

Register for U-M Injury Courses Winter 2021 Term

Register for U-M Injury Courses Winter 2021 Term MORE INFORMATION Interested in pursuing a career/vocation…

11.02.20

Seeking Applicants and Placements for 2021 IPC Summer Internships

Seeking Applicants and Placements for 2021 IPC Summer Internships MORE INFORMATION The University of Michigan…

 

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Latest Publications on Concussion Prevention

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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.

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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.

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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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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
Lorincz
Matthew Lorincz

Clinical Professor, Neurology, University of Michigan Medical School

Korley
Frederick Korley

Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, U-M Medical School

Bara Alsalaheen
Bara Alsalaheen

Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Michigan-Flint

Eckner
James T. Eckner

Associate Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, U-M Medical School

Almeida
Andrea Almeida

Assistant Professor, Neurology, University of Michigan Medical School

Broglio
Steven Broglio

Concussion Content Lead, Research Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center

Ashton Miller
James A. Ashton-Miller

Albert Schultz Collegiate Research Professor, Office of Research, University of Michigan

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Jingwen Hu

Research Associate Professor, Transportation Research Institute, University of Michigan

Members with Interest/Expertise in Concussion Prevention

  • 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
  • Carley Shannon
    Ball State University
  • Carrie Musolf
    University of Michigan
  • Cheryl Burda
    NeuroRestorative
  • Christian Lumaj
    University of Michigan
  • Christine Callahan
    University of North Carolina and University of Michigan
  • Darryl Conway
    University of Michigan
  • Diamond Buchanan
    Diamond Buchanan
  • 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
  • Ellen M Arruda, PhD
    University of Michigan
  • Emily-Kate Callahan
    University of Michigan
  • Erin Guy
    University of Michigan
  • Esther Bay, MSN, PhD
    University of Michigan
  • Gian-Gabriel Garcia
    University of Michigan
  • Ibrahim Gwarzo, MBBS, MPH
    Texas A&M University School of Public Health
  • Ina Robinson, MPH
    Safe States Alliance
  • Jaime Shuster, PhD
    Hiram College, Cleveland State University and Kent State University
  • James Paek, B.A.
    Institute of Economics and Peace
  • Jeffrey Bazarian, MD, MPH
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
  • Jenna Heraghty, BSN
    Metro Health University of Michigan Health
  • Katherine Breedlove, PhD
    Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School
  • Laura Walker, BSN
    Covenant Healthcare
  • Laurie Narigon, BSN
    Kettering Health Network