Which sports have a higher risk of concussion? What should you do if a concussion is suspected? What steps should you follow before returning to play?
UC Newsroom |
Making a splash: first look at concussions in water polo
UC Irvine physiologist James Hicks, whose three sons played water polo, is leading the first probe of concussions in water polo.
UC Newsroom |
UC tackles concussions
From expanding awareness in youth sports to conducting groundbreaking studies of collegiate athletes and military personnel, UC experts lead in advancing knowledge about traumatic brain injury and improving care.
UC Newsroom |
The diagnosis that rocked football
UC Davis pathologist Bennet Omalu was the first to report cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in professional football players; the story of his discovery is the subject of the upcoming movie 'Concussion' starring Will Smith.
UC Newsroom |
Pitch perfect: UC alums take stage at Women's World Cup
Five players and one coach have UC ties at the international soccer tournament, including three key U.S. players.
UC San Diego |
Making an ‘IMPACT’ on childhood obesity
UC San Diego and San Diego Unified School District partner to get kids active.
UCLA |
UCLA honors Jackie Robinson by retiring 42 across all sports
Campus honors the baseball pioneer and stellar Bruin.
UCLA |
Putting the brakes on concussion
Former Bruin, NFL players talk about their head injuries at event to educate parents, coaches and doctors on how to protect young football players.
UC Irvine |
Crowdsourcing data used to predict World Cup winners
Algorithms created by cognitive scientist that aggregate opinions are on goal.
UCLA |
UCLA alumnus Meb Keflezighi wins Boston Marathon
A year after the bombings, UCLA's most accomplished distance runner, Meb Kefleghizi, wins the 118th race in 2:08:37.
California Magazine |
Cal engineering team designs canoe of concrete
Cal engineering team designs, builds — and races — a canoe of concrete.
UC Irvine |
Titanium clubs can cause golf course fires
Sparks fly when head hits rocks in the rough, potentially igniting brush