Posts by Jane McDevitt, Ph.D., ATC
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Safe to Exhale? Exercising with a Face Mask
Healthy male participants could complete a short-term bicycle stress test while wearing a face mask with a minor increase in carbon dioxide levels compared to wearing no mask.
What Could Happen During a Split Second? Slowed Reaction Time in Individuals with a Concussion
Asymptomatic individuals with a recent concussion had slower driving reaction time than healthy peers.
Is Grey Matter a Grey Area Following a Concussion?
Collegiate athletes with a sports-related concussion may experience a shrinking of the amygdala after return to play while other healthy contact athletes experience an increase in amygdala size. It may be beneficial to learn if these changes are clinically meaningful.
Could Depression Be an Acute Condition Following Concussion?
High school athletes with a concussion report depression symptoms up to 7 days after an injury; however, these emotional symptoms may resolve over 12 months.
Private High School Students Report Keeping Concussions Private
More than 1 in 5 private high school students may not be disclosing concussions, often because they want to continue to play or believe it is not a serious enough injury.
Do Concussions Increase Risk of Psychological and Neurological Disorders?
Someone with a history of concussion had a greater risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mood and anxiety disorders, dementia, or Parkinson’s disease than someone without a concussion
Do you have 120 Seconds to Improve Outcomes for Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability?
A female athlete with chronic ankle instability may get better acute improvements in range of motion and balance with a longer joint mobilization treatment.
Forget about 7-minute Abs. How about the 10-Minute Lower Extremity Injury Prevention Program?
Modifying the 20-minute 11+ injury prevention program to be only 10 minutes may not undermine the effectiveness of the program among youth football players.
A Discussion About Peer-Led Concussion Education
Welcome to Sports Med Res’ this week in review podcast where we highlight the news in sports medicine research from the week ending on June 26, 2020. This week’s podcast focused on peer-led concussion education among collegiate athletes.
* Peer-Led Concussion Education May Enhance Concussion Knowledge and Reporting Behaviors
* Center for Concussion Education And Research – Peer Concussion Education
