It is estimated that more than 1.

6 million sport-related concussions occur every year in

the United States (Frommer, Gurka, Cross, Ingersoll, Comstock, & Saliba, 2011). Although
males continue to participate in athletics more than females, research has shown that females
have a higher incidence rate of sport-related concussions and may respond differently than their
male counterparts (Dvorak, McCrory, Kirkendall, 2007). Understanding the differences between
males and females following a concussion can help medical personnel gain a better knowledge of
what to look for and except from males and females after a concussion. 15 student-athletes (57%
female and 43% male), who had previously sustained a concussion, participated in this study.
The participants completed an online survey consisting of questions related to symptoms,
location of impact, resolution time, and number of. A qualitative review of the responses was
conducted to determine gender differences following a concussion.