BMJ Sports Medicine

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March 21, 2026

Brain health and the evolution of the Premier League Head Injury Protocol: The past, present and future. EP#584

Serial assessment matters: a normal first pitch-side check does not rule out concussion. Head injury decisions improve when clinicians use video-supported review, remove athletes for quieter reassessment, and plan follow-up because symptoms can emerge after play.