Task-dependent Modulation of Cortical Excitability and Balance Control in Individuals with Post-concussion Syndrome [PDF]
In most cases, symptoms resolve between 7-10 days post-concussion. However, in 10-15% of the concussed population, symptoms can remain unresolved for months to years following the head injury.
Cinelli, Michael E, Mr +2 more
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Optimizing Dizziness Management: Impact of Audiology Triage on Care Efficiency
ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the impact of a vestibular audiology‐driven triage system on care efficiency for patients presenting with dizziness. Methods We conducted a retrospective review of all patients who underwent comprehensive Balance Function Testing (BFT) at the University of Pennsylvania vestibular clinic between September 2019 and June ...
Sanjena Venkatesh +10 more
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Butting Heads: Tackling Football Concussion and Prevention [PDF]
Hundreds of thousands of sports concussions occur each year in the United States, and almost half of them are the result of a football injury. Even though they may not initially appear serious, concussions can lead to extreme cognitive impairments in ...
McDaniel, Mandy
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The Measurement of Eye Movements in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Structured Review of an Emerging Area [PDF]
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), or concussion, occurs following a direct or indirect force to the head that causes a change in brain function. Many neurological signs and symptoms of mTBI can be subtle and transient, and some can persist beyond the ...
Chesnutt, James +5 more
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ABSTRACT This multiple case study explores the intersections of queerness/transness and science education through a combined framework of queer theory, intersectionality, the construct of figured worlds and science identity. The study uses a life‐history approach to characterize the trajectories of three purposefully selected queer individuals who are ...
Nelly K. M. Marosi +3 more
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The effects of level and duration of play on cognition, mood and behavior among former football players [PDF]
Thesis (M.A.)--Boston UniversityInterest in the short and long-term effects of concussions has drastically increased due to the recent high-profile deaths of former National Football League (NFL) players.
Bourlas, Alexandra P.
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Background: Evidence for effective interventions to prevent long-term sequelae after concussion is sparse. This study aimed to test the efficacy of Get going After concussIoN (GAIN), an interdisciplinary, individually-tailored intervention of 8 weeks ...
Mille Moeller Thastum +7 more
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Knowledge and attitude among Malaysian secondary school athletes on sports-related concussion
Adolescents' knowledge and attitude toward concussions are important in reducing the effects of post-concussion syndrome. To date, no standard education has been applied to Malaysian school-aged athletes.
Fairus Fariza Zainudin
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Abstract Aim To qualitatively assess the causes, adaptations, and psychosocial impact of falls, and solutions for safer environments, as shared by individuals diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). Method Ambulatory adults with CP (n = 165; age median [interquartile range], range: 30 years [25–50], 18–76 years); 101 females, 59 males, five non‐binary/not ...
Marissa Esterley +6 more
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An athletic approach to studying perception-action integration: Does sport-specific training, and the impact of injury, influence how individuals visually guide navigation? [PDF]
The objective of this thesis was to investigate perception-action integration capabilities of individuals during a choice navigation task. This task assessed navigation strategies in open space while individuals avoided colliding with two vertical ...
Baker, Carmen +2 more
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