A perfect storm of events in the past decade has substantially increased public awareness of the evolving controversies surrounding concussion. A staggering number of service members have suffered traumatic brain injuries at home or in wars in Afghanistan and Iraq; most of these injuries are comparable with sport-related concussion. In addition, media coverage of concussions in prominent professional athletes and improved recognition of youth sports concussions have all led to the spotlight being focused on this previously neglected brain injury. Fortunately, this attention has produced an explosion in much-needed concussion research, collaboration on sideline protocols, rule changes aimed at improving athlete safety, and enhanced coaching techniques that emphasize athlete health and safety.
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