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Showing 1 to 20 of 115 for “"Concussions"”.
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CLINICAL USEFULNESS OF OCULAR TESTS FOR DIAGNOSING CONCUSSIONS
… (21 male, 13 female) aged 19 + 1.5 years and 19 concussions (11 male, 8 female) aged 20.42 + 1.5 years participated in the study. A concussion was operationally defined as a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by biomechanical forces, that was diagnosed by a health …
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Dynamic Postural Control In Individuals With Multiple Concussions
… an estimated 1.6 - 3.8 million sports-related concussions which occur in athletics annually in the United States; however, the actual rate may be higher, as many studies suggest that nearly half of the concussions that occur may go unreported. Recent evidence suggests life-long behavioral and …
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Concussions in wheelchair users: quantifying seated postural control
… (Langlois, Rutland-Brown, & Wald, 2006). With concussions occurring in all aspects of sport, it is imperative for proper assessment and management to take place. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association calls for evaluation of symptoms, cognition, and balance when a suspected concussion …
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The Effects of Mild Concussions and Pomegranates on Behavior
<p>The neuropathological effects of mild concussions can accumulate, leading to the development of motor and cognitive deficits. Although there are currently no treatments that can restore lost function after repetitive concussion, our laboratory has shown that dietary supplementation with …
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A Descriptive Study of Parental Knowledge and Attitudes about Concussions
… participants' knowledge and attitudes about concussions based on factors such as the participant's gender, the family's previous history with a concussion injury, and the number of seasons the child played football. I found study participants by contacting football coaches and administrators …
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Navigating the Invisible: Elite Athletes’ Experience of Sports-Related Concussions
Sports-related concussions and their impact on athletes have been recognized as a pressing concern, as their hidden severity is often underestimated. Despite extensive research on the neurocognitive impact of sports-related concussions, little has been done in terms of understanding athletes’ …
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Neurocognitive and Psychosocial Effects of Repeated Concussions in Children and Adolescents
… these TBIs are mild, which are referred to as “concussions.” This study assessed the neurocognitive and psychosocial effects of repeated concussions in children and adolescents and their interactions with age and gender. It also assessed the correlation between psychosocial functioning and …
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Knowledge and attitudes towards sport related concussions among university students in Iceland
Heilahristingar í íþróttum hafa fengið aukna athygli á síðustu árum. Íþróttafólk í öllum íþróttum getur fengið heilahristing, það gerist reglulega og um helmingur heilahristinga eru ekki tilkynntir. Það er mikilvægt að vita hvar almenningur stendur varðandi þekkingu og viðhorf til heilahristings. …
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Educational Professionals' Current Knowledge of Concussions And Return To Learn Implementation Practice
<p>Purpose of Project: The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge level and return-to-learn concussion management guidelines for secondary school educational professionals.</p> <p>Methods: Surveys were distributed to 1,334 middle and high school educational professionals. Surveys …
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Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Recovery Outcomes in Adolescents with Sports Related Concussions
… recovery time in adolescents with sports related concussions. Hypothesis: Earlier intervention with vestibular rehabilitation following a sports related concussion will reduce recovery time Methods: This retrospective case-control study included patients 12-22 years old who were seeking treatment …
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The Lived Experience Prior to and Following Sport-Related Concussions Sustained in High School Athletics
Background: Over 1.6 million sport-related concussions (SRC) occur annually in America, impacting the health of U.S. athletes of all ages.1-6 To date, the majority of SRC research has been quantitative, so there is a lack of qualitative investigations of how a SRC has impacted an individual’s lived …
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The Lived Experience of Retired College Athletes with a History of 1 or More Concussions
<p>CONTEXT: Concussions remain misunderstood, underreported, and undiagnosed. While most concussion symptoms resolve within 2 weeks, some patients experience persistent symptoms which adversely affect physical, emotional, social, and/or cognitive functioning. Minimal evidence delineating the effect …
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Deciding to Play: Exploring Why Adolescent Athletes Under-report Sport-related Concussions using a Mixed Methods Approach
… including risk of injury. Sport-related concussions (SRC) leave adolescents vulnerable to significant health, physical, social, and educational disruptions. Current recommendations emphasize SRC education and removal from play upon suspicion of concussion. However, many adolescents …
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The Effectiveness of the CDCS Heads-Up Dvd on Coaching Education Students' Knowledge of Sports-Related Concussions
… This is a challenging situation when it comes to concussions as previous investigations have identified numerous concussion related misconceptions by coaches. To educate the coaches about concussions, the CDC developed the "Heads-Up: Concussion in High School Sports" toolkit in 2005; however the …
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Examining the Role of Cognition in the Risk of Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries and Concussions Among Elite Athletes
… Vienna Test System (VTS) and injuries (LEMSK and concussions) were documented prospectively among elite athletes. Study 1 (N = 58) assessed the test-retest reliability (9-21-month period) and temporal stability of the VTS. Across cognitive tests, reliability ranged from poor to good (0.34-0.83). …
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The effects of including aerobic exercise in the treatment protocol of concussions : a systemic review and meta-analysis.
… as an intervention and form of treatment for concussions. However, exercise can include many forms of physical activity, intensities, and durations. This systemic review and meta-analysis focused on the use of aerobic exercise, such as cycling or walking, as an intervention and form of …
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CARE-ing for Concussions: Development of the Calgary Adapted aRm Ergometer (CARE) Test: A Novel Upper-Body Post-Concussion Exertion Test
Aerobic exercise following concussion is safe, effective, and improves recovery outcomes. Current research examining the relationship between post-concussion exercise and clinical recovery has largely focused on non-disabled athletes who can perform lower body aerobic exercise. For these athletes, …
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Post-Injury Anxiety and PTSD Symptoms in Canadian University Athletes following a Substantial Injury: Looking to Compare Musculoskeletal Injuries and Concussions
… responses between those diagnosed with concussions and those diagnosed with a musculoskeletal injury. This study explored female university athletes at a Canadian institution who experienced an injury that took them out of competition. Eight participants were evaluated throughout this …
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Evaluation of Football Safety Techniques Utilizing Biomechanical Measurements
In recent years, concussions and the effect this injury has on the human brain has been an area of concern for many people involved in sports. And perhaps rightfully so, as between 1.6 and 3.8 million people each year sustain a sports-related concussion in the United States. In the past, …
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