Women’s Gymnastics Leads NCAA Sports with Most Preseason Concussions

Women's gymnastics has the highest rate of preseason concussion of all NCAA sports, with women gymnasts experiencing concussions at a rate 50% higher than football players. Concussion rates dropped during the regular season, with women gymnasts experiencing concussions at half the frequency compared to preseason levels. The sport hasn't historically been considered a high concussion risk like football or soccer, said lead researcher Steven Broglio, professor of kinesiology and director of the