A member asked:

Why are adolescent athletes more prone to concussions?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Multiple reasons: Aggressiveness of activity types of unprotected head strikes lack of protective equipment- helmets, etc fullness of the brain within the cranial vault many other reasons.

Answered 1/23/2015

5.7k views

Thank

Impulsivity: Adolescent athletes tend to be more impulsive than children and adults. They take more chances due to their impulsivity and therefore put themselves in the situation to get concussions more than people of other ages.

Answered 7/12/2015

2.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How long must a high school athlete wait to play again after a concussion?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more