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Concussion has been defined as a biomechanically induced traumatic brain injury characterized predominantly by recoverable cerebral dysfunction.
Reported concussions are increasing across all ages, including the highest rates in paediatric age ranges. Due to the age-related physiological responses and different
One systematic review which found policies eliminating body checking in youth ice hockey lead to an estimated 67% reduced risk of concussion in 11–12-year-olds.