Department of Orthopedics
School of Medicine
Welcome to the Colorado Concussion Research Laboratory
Lab Director, David Howell, PhD, ATC
Featured News
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What to know about childhood concussionsOpens in a new window
Sep 18, 2025Youth sports are back, and before you get the kids out on the field, it’s important to know about the dangers that can come from it. It’s concussion awareness month and Children’s Hospital Colorado was here to discuss myths about concussions and the best way to recover from it.Opens in a new window Full story
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Leadership & Career Mapping Podcast with Anne Libby and Anne Ritter. “An interview with David Howell”Opens in a new window
Aug 14, 2025Join Anne Libby, PhD, and David Howell, Associate Professor in the CU Dept of Orthopedics and Research Director for the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado, as they explore effective strategies for early career professionals to build meaningful mentor relationships, overcome imposter syndrome, and leverage networking to create unique career opportunities.Opens in a new window Full story
Research featured in media
Great Day Colorado. September 18, 2025.
Leadership & Career Mapping Podcast with Anne Libby and Anne Ritter. “An interview with David Howell”. August 14 & 21, 2025.
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JAT Chat | Sleep, Stress, & Menstrual Dysfunction in Adolescent Female Athletes. Rachel Meyers and David Howell. August 28, 2025.
Denver Gazette. Broncos at forefront of Colorado's fastest-growing sport, girls flag football. September 4, 2025.
Podcast Guest (David Howell and Tina Master): Pediatric Sports Lab: A PRiSM Podcast. “Concussion RIG”. August 1, 2025.
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“Children's Hospital Colorado Partners with Denver Broncos Foundation to Study Physical, Mental Health of Female Athletes Playing Flag Football.” July 30, 2025.
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“Preventing concussions on the mountain starts with skiing with care.” January 13, 2025.
Vail Daily
“Can an App Help Improve Recovery From a Concussion?” January 2, 2025.
CU Anschutz News
A New Postdoctoral Program for Scientist Development. November 13, 2024.
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Colorado Works to Change the Game on Concussion Recovery. US News and World Report. October 29, 2024.
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“How 150 Minutes of Exercise a Week Can Help Concussion Sufferers Get Better Sleep”. CU Anschutz School of Medicine News. August 12, 2024.
CU Anschutz Medicine News
Researchers release new concussion protocols as fall sports are underway – KDVR
Colorado health experts say return to some physical activity soon after concussion helps recovery
Reducing Subsequent Injuries After A Concussion. CU School of Medicine. March 9, 2022.
Could concussion be monitored through urine samples? Eurek Alert! January 14, 2022.
Concussion Treatment Is Suffering From the ‘Nocebo’ Effect. 5280 Magazine. Published November 2, 2021.
Abnormal Romberg Test Predicts Prolonged Concussion in Children. Health Day News. April 17, 2019.
Concussion Test. Shelley Schlender, How On Earth Radio. April 16, 2019.
Risk score helpful identifying post-concussion complications. Orthopedics This Week. October 25, 2018.
Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine Podcast: Dr. David Howell looks at pediatric concussion. August 28, 2018.
Concussion Corner Podcast. Episode 20. Dr. David Howell PhD: The Future of Concussion Research. July 9, 2018.
Concussion: dual-task gait linked to future injury risk. Orthopedics This Week. July 5, 2018.
Rehab Cast: Podcast for the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. July 26, 2018.
How male and female teens respond to concussions differently. APDM Wearable Technologies. December 18, 2017.
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