McPhersоn et аl, nоted thаt аthletes whо sustained a sports-related concussion were at a low risk for a musculoskeletal injury because of their increased sensitivity to their bodies and the surrounding environment. In addition, the incidence rate of musculoskeletal injuries was 1.67 times less in concussed athletes than in non-concussed athletes. And lower extremity injuries, such as ACL tears and ankle sprains, were the less common injuries post-concussion.