The purpose of this summit is to discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of concussion in females based on current science and research of how females differ from males. From the consensus of faculty and select participants, work sessions will develop a paper with recommendations on what gender-specific clinical practices and safety protocols should be researched and/or implemented to best treat females with concussions.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? 

While research shows females may have different injury rates, symptoms, and rates of recovery, the medical community does not yet have any gender-specific guidelines, protocols, or resources for females with concussions. 

Research studies have shown females in general tend to: 

• Sustain more concussions than their male counterparts in sports with similar rules 
• Experience or report a higher number and severity of symptoms than males 
• Have longer duration of recovery than males