Concussion in Sport

The International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation (ICHIRF) is a non-profit organisation carrying out concussion research in sport.

[Doireann O'Mahony @OMahonyDoireann]

Supporting research into whether there are long-term effects of #concussion years after people have retired from sport, and how those effects compare with the experience of those who have not competed in similar sports @Ruby_Walsh @ICHIRF

[Horse Racing Ireland @HRIRacing]

"Though athletes are tough and can take a hit, there is a need for better understanding to help with treatment and management" - former Irish champion jockey Ruby Walsh in full support of the ongoing research by @ICHIRF

[IOC WORLD CONFERENCE @IOCprevConf]

🥁🥁🥁 drumroll 🥁🥁🥁

#IOCprev2020 #KEYNOTE 4
#Injuryprevention: when #returntoplay is not the way - Dr Michael Turner @ICHIRF

Make the most of #earlybird via https://t.co/Arkt8Bvbds

#sportmedicine #sportscience #RoadtoTokyo #Concussion

[Concussion in Sport @ICHIRF]

Dr. Michael Turner, ICHIRF Medical Director & Chairman, is honoured to be one of just five keynote speakers presenting at this year's @IOCprevConf.

Dr. T will challenge the notion that athletes' 'return to play' should be the main focus of consultations & treatment. #concussion

[basem_uk @basem_uk]

@basem_uk 2019 ANNUAL CONF SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT - CEO @ICHIRF, Dr Michael Turner presenting on Concussion & Informed Consent at #BASEMAnnualConf #Concussion Book now https://t.co/9fNMg3JYZK

[Concussion in Sport @ICHIRF]

@timwig Interesting read, Tim - thanks.

[Concussion in Sport @ICHIRF]

Good luck to the team. @JustGiving #concussion https://t.co/8Uyi9RyW89

[JETS @JETS4Jockeys]

Hear more from Dr Turner and jockeys about #Concussion in our #JockeyMatters 🎥 https://t.co/6reNKxECOT via @YouTube

[Paul Brown 💙 @PbrownNeuro]

Interesting article on #concussions and use of #helmets in #horseracing @ICHIRF @HeadwayUK @UKABIF @cbituk @peterrobinson86 #IfInDoubtSitThemOut

[Concussion in Sport @ICHIRF]

"Dr Turner trained 185 doctors and 90 nurses to diagnose #concussions at UK racetracks, set up baseline screening centers in a dozen locations and organized post-concussion reviews by independent neurologists." @laura_ungar #HorseRacing

[Concussion in Sport @ICHIRF]

Dr Michael Turner, ICHIRF Medical Director & Chairman, spoke to the @courierjournal

"Helmets are great, but they’re specifically to prevent skull fractures.

There are no helmets anywhere in the world that have been proven to mitigate #concussion." #Racing #Horses

[Courier Journal @courierjournal]

Horse racing is more dangerous than football for concussions. Why isn't the US doing more? https://t.co/viOnAnNWAD

[Concussion in Sport @ICHIRF]

A fascinating interview with @PatLambie from his screening with us last week.

Patrick wants to "contribute to science’s understanding of #concussion and is hoping to understand his own future too." #research #rugby https://t.co/tlXSpQFDmP

[Concussion in Sport @ICHIRF]

We're investigating the long-term effects of #concussion on men and women who have competed in impact sports. Many thanks @PatLambie for taking part.

If you want to be part of this crucial research, register your interest by completing our online form: https://t.co/YWS4PsQmxW

[Patrick Lambie @PatLambie]

On the right track after all the testing and screening this week! Thank you @jockeydoc @londonBKD @TheISEH @CogSports #DrLaverse #ProfLuxon #SACCADES #SWAY #VEMP #CALORIC #ICHIRF

[Concussion in Sport @ICHIRF]

An excellent #editorial penned by ICHIRF's Medical Director and Chairman, Dr Michael Turner, has been published today in the @bmj_latest, marking the 18th birthday of the consensus definition of #concussion: https://t.co/caSchc6BHY

[Concussion in Sport @ICHIRF]

Important piece in today's @TheEconomist - @timwig

Dr Michael Turner highlights concerns that second impacts following undiagnosed #concussion might lead to lasting damage - "Now that we're better at diagnosing we're going to see more of it." #BrainInjury https://t.co/6v8bYruFHr

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

Contact sports can do grave damage, especially to young players whose brains are still developing https://t.co/YcdZ91WN1D

[Tim Wigmore @timwig]

Sports know how to reduce head injuries and make their games safer for players: by changing the rules. So far, few have done so.
A special report on head injuries in sport, and what can be done to stop them, for @TheEconomist
https://t.co/pSULlUOh3Y

[IOC WORLD CONFERENCE @IOCprevConf]

🥁🥁🥁.....#IOCprev2020 #Keynote announcement! 💥

#injuryprevention: when #returntopay not the way - Dr Michael Turner Medical Director of @ICHIRF & @TheISEH @ucl

#sportsmedicine
#Injuryprevention
#Tokyo2020
#BUCKETLIST
#concussion

[Fergal O'Brien Racing @FOBRacing]

Implications for jockeys here and vital that the great work of @ICHIRF continues https://t.co/IM6n1FL76q #HeadInjury #Concussion