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Acute brain changes are expected after concussion, yet there is growing evidence of persistent abnormalities well beyond clinical recovery and clearance to return to play.
Kathryn Y. Manning +13 more
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Soccer heading and concussion are not associated with reduced brain volume or cortical thickness.
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world and, since it is a contact sport, players are at risk for head injury, including concussion. Here, we proposed to investigate the association of heading and concussion with macroscopic brain structure among ...
Tiago Gil Oliveira +4 more
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South African rugby coaches' knowledge of the prevention, identification and management of concussion [PDF]
Includes bibliographical references.The incidence of concussion injuries is high irrespective of player ability, from professional to semi-professional and schoolboy rugby players. Concussion injuries are considered difficult to diagnose, particularly in
Thomas, Kathryn
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Sex & gender considerations in concussion research
The study of concussion, a common form of mild traumatic brain injury, has received increased notice over the last decade. Recently, more researchers have been addressing the historic paucity of attention over sex and gender influences on recovery ...
Tatyana Mollayeva +2 more
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The main advantage of diffusion tensor tractography is that it allows the entire neural tract to be evaluated. In addition, configurational analysis of reconstructed neural tracts can indicate abnormalities such as tearing, narrowing, or discontinuations,
Sung Ho Jang, You Sung Seo
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Physiological evaluation of the Calgary adapted aRm ergometer (CARE) concussion exertion test in adolescent athletes: A repeated-measures observational study. [PDF]
Abstract Exertion testing helps inform exercise prescription during concussion recovery. The Calgary Adapted aRm Ergometer (CARE) test, developed as the first upper‐body specific exertion test, aims to improve accessibility and inclusivity in concussion care.
Burkart JJ +12 more
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Electrophysiological testing in concussion: A guide to clinical applications [PDF]
The diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury in concussion is difficult since it is often unwitnessed, the patient’s recall is unreliable and initial clinical examination is often unrevealing, correlating poorly with the extent of brain injury.
Sandhu, Jaswinder +3 more
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Traumatic brain injury in children part 1—initial assessment and management [PDF]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant health issue in children and young adults. Although most TBIs tend to be mild or moderate, TBI is a leading cause of death or disability in children, accounting for a quarter to one third of childhood
Smith, Joanna, Braine, Mary E.
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Factors affecting the concussion knowledge of athletes, parents, coaches, and medical professionals
Objectives: To determine the predictors of knowledge and awareness of concussion symptoms and outcomes through a survey of athletes, parents of players and coaches in sports settings in Canada. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of athletic communities in
Michael D Cusimano +4 more
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most common neurological disorders. Haemorrhagic lesions and white matter hyperintensities (WMH) are radiological features associated with moderate and severe traumatic brain injury TBI.
Michael eJarrett +16 more
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