Sport-related concussion in youth: moving upstream towards prevention

Concussions in youth sport are predictable and preventable. Research evaluating concussion prevention strategies to reduce the burden of injury in youth sport will be presented. Research presented will include original research findings evaluating prevention strategies in youth sport and highlights from the International Consensus on Concussion in Sport. Targets for concussion prevention in youth sport include rule changes, equipment recommendations, and training strategies. The opportunities for research examining mechanisms of injury through biomechanics to inform concussion prevention strategies will be highlighted.