Management of Sport-Related Concussion: Bridging the Evidence From 2014 to 2023
J Athl Train. 2024 Mar 1;59(3):223-224. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-0490.23.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38530651 | PMC:PMC10976336 | DOI:10.4085/1062-6050-0490.23 (Source: J Athl Train)
Source: J Athl Train - March 26, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Steven P Broglio Johna K Register-Mihalik Tamara C Valovich McLeod Source Type: research
Sports Related Concussion
Sports-related concussions (SRC) have been a topic of interest for decades and are a prevalent risk of sports participation. The definition of SRC continues to evolve but includes a plausible mechanism and associated symptoms of injury. Rates of concussion vary among sports, and many sports have adopted rule changes to limit this risk for its athletes. There has been a considerable effort to prevent the occurrence of SRC, as well as a focus on safe return to learn and sport alike. There is growing concern about the ramifications of concussions, which will continue to warrant further investigation. (Source: Physical Medicin...
Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - March 26, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Scott R. Laker, Christian Nicolosi Source Type: research
Frequency and predictors of headache in the first 12 months after traumatic brain injury: results from CENTER-TBI
ConclusionsHeadache is a common symptom after TBI, especially in female and younger patients. It typically decreases in the first 3 months before stabilising. However, more than a quarter of patients still experienced headache at 12 months after injury. Translational research is needed to advance the clinical decision-making process and improve targeted medical treatment for headache.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT02210221. (Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain)
Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain - March 25, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Rehabilitation of Persistent Symptoms After Concussion
Persistent symptoms following a mild traumatic brain injury are challenging to treat and pose a significant threat to community reintegration. Early recognition and intervention play a pivotal role in preventing the development of persistent symptoms by providing education that emphasizes clear recovery expectations and the high likelihood of full symptom resolution. We recommend early development of a personalized treatment plan, offering guidance on gradual return to activity and specific symptom-targeted treatments that may incorporate both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions. (Source: Physical Medicine and...
Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - March 24, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ashley Lujan, Katherine Lin Source Type: research
The Evaluation and Management of Concussion to Optimize Safe Recovery
Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury causing temporary neurologic dysfunction. Symptoms following concussion are variable and generally are expected to resolve within about 1 month, but some patients experience persistent and prolonged symptoms. An early return to safe, symptom-limited activity is now favored, using targeted rehabilitation and treatments. Accommodations may be needed to facilitate return-to-school and work following concussion. Athletes should not be c leared for a full return to sport until they have recovered from a concussion and completed a return-to-play progression, in addition to returning ...
Source: Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice - March 23, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mark Roberts, Michael Popovich, Andrea Almeida Source Type: research
Concussion symptom presentation and clinical recovery among pediatric athletes: comparing concussions sustained during school and summer months
CONCLUSION: Pediatric patients with concussion may present with greater cognitive symptoms during the school year, compared to summer months.PMID:38511887 | DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2332770 (Source: Brain Injury)
Source: Brain Injury - March 21, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Mathew J Wingerson Baylie Schmitz Katherine L Smulligan Gregory A Walker Samantha Magliato Julie C Wilson David R Howell Source Type: research
'Concussion conversations promotes collaborative care in rural New Zealand
Background Providing a health service in a rural area comes with its challenges: limited medical resources, reliance on ambulance and rescue helicopter services and, especially in New Zealand, a stoic rugby culture with a fear of missing the next big game! Working in New Zealand’s Tasman region in the beautiful but remote Golden Bay has had its fair share of curve balls for our sports physiotherapy practice. It was one of those challenges that led to the development of the Concussion Conversations programme, aiming to better understand what information is wanted, needed and how it should be delivered to improve commu...
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 21, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Marshall, A. Tags: BJSM Service spotlight Source Type: research
The Effect of Social Determinants of Health on Clinical Recovery Following Concussion: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSION: Though limited literature exists, there is preliminary evidence to suggest that SDoH (specifically, economic stability, education access and quality, and social and community context) may have an impact on the clinical recovery from concussion. The dimensions evaluated varied between studies and the results were inconsistent. No single factor consistently affected clinical recovery; however, private insurance and race appear to have an association with the speed of recovery. Unfortunately, the potential intersection of these variables and other preinjury factors limits the ability to make clear recommendations....
Source: Journal of Sport Rehabilitation - March 20, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tamerah N Hunt Kylie Roberts Erica M Taylor Carolina P Quintana Melissa K Kossman Source Type: research
