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Complete Concussions
@CCMConcussions
20 Jun 2018
We help to educate and empower those involved in sport to recognize concussions and take the appropriate steps to help athletes safely return to play. App-based technology enables collaboration b/w trained healthcare practitioners, coaches/trainers & parents/athletes! #concussion
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Early physical therapy (<1 month post-concussion) leads to faster symptom resolution. Common deficits: cervical, vestibular, oculomotor. Key therapies: exertional, vestibular, cervical spine. Timing matters for recovery! Study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3956…

The Role and Benefits of Physical Therapy Following Sport-Related Concussions - PubMed

Headache, dizziness, and visual disturbances were commonly reported symptoms by patients who received PT. Cervical, vestibular, and oculomotor deficits were common objective findings by physical...

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Subconcussive impacts delay brain processing in high-contact sports (N400 & N100 changes), affecting male & female athletes alike. Female athletes showed larger brain responses overall. Key findings for managing head impact risks! Study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3957…

An objective neurophysiological study of subconcussion in female and male high school student...

Emerging evidence from neurophysiological brain vital sign studies show repeatable sensitivity to cumulative subconcussive impairments over a season of contact sports. The current study addressed the...

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Aerobic exercise improves visual & spatial memory deficits post-mTBI in mice—regardless of when exercise starts. Running alleviated cognitive issues but didn't affect anxiety or motor skills. Exercise = key tool for recovery! Study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3957…

Enhancing cognitive function after traumatic brain injury in male mice: The benefits of running...

The significant benefits of physical activity are well-documented in academic literature, with growing evidence highlighting its positive effects (among others) on memory and cognitive function....

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No strong evidence for long-term cognitive dysfunction after concussion! Review of 21 studies found methodological flaws (poor mTBI diagnosis, no controls, etc.). Methodologically sound studies showed no lasting effects. Study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3956…

Critical Review of Recently Published Studies Claiming Long-Term Neurocognitive Abnormalities in...

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is the most common claimed personal injury condition for which neuropsychologists are retained as forensic experts in litigation. Therefore, it is critical that...

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Historical epilepsy cases reveal a link between epilepsy & increased risk of CTE. 15.7% showed CTE changes, often tied to TBI. No link found with seizure type/duration, but early epilepsy onset may raise risk. Study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3952…

The prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a historical epilepsy post-mortem collection...

Previous post-mortem epilepsy series showed phosphorylated tau (pTau) accumulation in relation to traumatic brain injury (TBI) rather than driven by seizure frequency. The Corsellis Epilepsy Collec...

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Post-concussion exercise motivation in youth hinges on social support, structure, & goals. Weekly check-ins, tailored plans, and clear goals help overcome fears & symptoms. Parents & youth need guidance for success. Study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3956…

Understanding factors influencing exercise program adherence for youth with persistent post-concu...

Our results suggest that Self-Determination Theory may be a useful frame for examining exercise adherence post-concussion. Incorporating social support, accountability, goal setting and structure...

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Neck pain plays the biggest role in headaches, even without mTBI. For those with mTBI, disrupted sleep worsens headaches & neck pain. Cervical spine function sleep quality = key in headache care. Study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3956…

The Influence of Neck Pain and Sleep Quantity on Headache Burden in Service Members With and...

Amongst service members who sought service from primary care, neck pain explains more variance in headache burden than mTBI history or sleep quantity, supporting that cervical dysfunction may be a...

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Wishing Jenson a complete recovery 🙏❤️🧠
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Prayers up to Nick Jensen, who had to be taken off the ice on a stretcher after a tough hit from Eyssimont. 🙏
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"Conclusion: Adding head shake & foam cushion conditions to postural stability tests improves sensitivity in detecting balance deficits in individuals with a concussion." We're following this data to see how we can improve care in our network of clinics. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3817…

Impact of Concussions on Postural Stability Performance Using the Head Shake-Sensory Organization...

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More good data on females in concussion/PCS! Despite higher initial symptom severity and VOMS scores compared to males, female NCAA athletes do not take longer to recover from mTBI. Proper rehab is proper rehab. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3813…

Sex Differences in Recovery Trajectories of Assessments for Sport-Related Concussion Among NCAA...

Sport-related concussion recovery trajectories for most assessments were similar for female and male National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes except for Vestibular Ocular Motor Screen...

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Microstructural changes were found in athletes with a history of concussion (mTBI). However, the control group was "healthy." Other data shows that better comparisons would come from orthopedic injury (vs. healthy). We'd be cautious with the results. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3815…

Associations of prior concussion severity with brain microstructure using mean apparent propagator...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diffusion studies have shown chronic microstructural tissue abnormalities in athletes with history of concussion, but with inconsistent findings. Concussions with...

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"This study demonstrates potential associations between the intensity of the inflammatory response in the acute phase post-mTBI and neurometabolic perturbations in the subacute phase." This is why early nutritional interventions may improve recovery. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3815…

An exploratory study on the association between blood-based biomarkers and subacute neurometabolic...

This study demonstrates potential associations between the intensity of the inflammatory response in the acute phase post-mTBI and neurometabolic perturbations in the subacute phase. Future studies...

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Great news for female athletes! The first all-female-athlete study finds 12% with pituitary dysfunction after a concussion. More research on female athletes is finally happening! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3807…

Pituitary dysfunction following mild traumatic brain injury in female athletes - PubMed

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has become a growing public health concern as 50 million people worldwide sustain a traumatic brain injury annually, with mTBI being the most common (70-90%). As...

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DTI studies can confuse the public concerning mTBI diagnosis and complications. This study adds to the evidence that we cannot put much weight on DTI (yet?). Compared to orthopedic injury and PTSD, the associations of DTI changes & mTBI became weak. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3815…

Lifetime Blast Exposure Is Not Related to White Matter Integrity in Service Members and Veterans...

This study examines the impact of lifetime blast exposure on white matter integrity in service members and veterans (SMVs). Participants were 227 SMVs, including those with a history of mild trauma...

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This study found that ~70% of athletes were asymptomatic on pre-season concussion baseline testing. Which means 30% of athletes WERE symptomatic. With baseline testing, we know who these athletes are so that we can best manage their RTP. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3673…

Baseline Evaluation of Concussion-Like Symptoms and Modifying Factors in Collegiate Club-Sport...

Normative symptoms for a collegiate club-sport sample revealed approximately 70% were asymptomatic. Higher total number of symptoms and symptom severity were demonstrated by females and those with a...

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Another study finds that earlier assessment & care lead to faster recovery from concussion. "Days to first clinic visit and positive findings on the VOMS-C were the most robust predictors of protracted recovery following concussion in young pediatric patients." pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3830…
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"Beyond prevention, the best way to protect athletes against acute and long-term effects of concussion is to ensure that every concussion is treated seriously and that concussed athletes are removed from the field of play and are not returning to sport prematurely.(82)" - concussioninsport.gov.au/
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"Concussions are common in children and adolescents. (59–62) By the age of 10 years, one in five children will experience a concussion but only 25% of those concussions result from sport participation.(61)" - concussioninsport.gov.au/
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Sports Medicine Australia has released new concussion guidelines. Learn more here! concussioninsport.gov.au/
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