1. Physiological and Performance Measures for Baseline Concussion Assessment.
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Dobney, Danielle M., Thomas, Scott G., Taha, Tim, and Keightley, Michelle
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BRAIN concussion diagnosis , *PHYSICAL fitness , *AFFECT (Psychology) , *ANALYSIS of variance , *BLOOD pressure , *COLLEGE athletes , *LONGITUDINAL method , *NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL tests , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *NEUROPHYSIOLOGY , *SCIENTIFIC observation , *PROBABILITY theory , *PSYCHOLOGICAL tests , *STATISTICAL sampling , *SEX distribution , *T-test (Statistics) , *PILOT projects , *STATISTICAL significance , *NEUROMUSCULAR system , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *MANN Whitney U Test , *KRUSKAL-Wallis Test - Abstract
Baseline testing is a common strategy for concussion assessment and management. Research continues to evaluate novel measures for potential to improve baseline testing methods.Context : The primary objective was to (1) determine the feasibility of including physiological, neuromuscular, and mood measures as part of baseline concussion testing protocol, (2) describe typical values in a varsity athlete sample, and (3) estimate the influence of concussion history on these baseline measures.Objectives : Prospective observational study.Design : Ryerson University Athletic Therapy Clinic.Setting : One hundred varsity athletes.Participants : Frequency and domain measures of heart rate variability, blood pressure, grip strength, profile of mood states—short form, and the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool-2.Main Outcome Measures : Physiological, neuromuscular performance, and mood measures were feasible at baseline. Participants with a history of 2 or more previous concussions displayed significantly higher diastolic blood pressure. Females reported higher total mood disturbance compared with males.Results : Physiological and neuromuscular performance measures are safe and feasible as baseline concussion assessment outcomes. History of concussion may have an influence on diastolic blood pressure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]Conclusions :- Published
- 2018
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