Differences in symptom duration and return to sport following sport-related concussion between French-speaking Canadian and European athletes

Géraldine Martens; Aurore Thibaut; Louis de Beaumont; Charlotte Beaudart; Colin Bodet; Axel Urhausen; Philippe M. Tscholl; Thomas Romeas; Sébastien Le Garrec; Didier Hannouche; Romain Seil; Jean‐François Kaux; Suzanne Leclerc

doi:10.1080/02699052.2026.2617450

January 21, 2026Brain Injury

Differences in symptom duration and return to sport following sport-related concussion between French-speaking Canadian and European athletes

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Key Points

The study aims to analyze the differences in recovery times from sport-related concussions based on geographical and gender factors among athletes.
Analyzed recovery times of French-speaking athletes from Canada and Europe
Compared symptom duration and return to sport across different genders
Focused on geographical variations in reported durations
European athletes have shorter symptom durations compared to their Canadian counterparts
Male athletes report quicker return to sport than females
Recovery times vary significantly based on geographical location

Implication

This research demonstrates variations in recovery times from sport-related concussion between French-speaking athletes and their European counterparts, indicating cultural influences.

Abstract

SRC recovery times differ significantly by geography and sex in French-speaking athletes. European athletes and males report shorter symptom and RTS durations.

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Martens et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Differences in symptom duration and return to sport following sport-related concussion between French-speaking Canadian and European athletes

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Differences in symptom duration and return to sport following sport-related concussion between French-speaking Canadian and European athletes

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Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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