Association Between the Experimental Kickoff Rule and Concussion Rates in Ivy League Football

JAMA. 2018 Nov 20;320(19):2035-2036. doi: 10.1001/jama.2018.14165.

Abstract

This before-after study investigates changes in concussion among Ivy League football players after implementation of a 2016 rule change intended to land more kickoffs in the end zone and reduce player injury.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Athletic Injuries / epidemiology
  • Athletic Injuries / prevention & control*
  • Brain Concussion / epidemiology
  • Brain Concussion / prevention & control*
  • Football / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • United States / epidemiology