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The purpose of this retrospective study was to observe the consequence of sports-related concussions on athletes who were evaluated initially in a prolonged time frame regarding symptom recovery, cognitive recovery, postural stability recovery, and neuropsychological recovery to athletes who were evaluated immediately. This is a descriptive, retrospective chart review of physically active athletes whom were evaluated on an outpatient basis by licensed neuropsychologist at a Physical Therapy Clinic. Data was extracted and this study showed that “prolonged” athletes experienced more symptoms at time of injury as well as time of initial evaluation compared to “typical-acute” athletes. Furthermore, “prolonged” athletes performed significantly worse on the “eyes open, firm surface” portion of a balance assessment as well the visual memory composite on ImPACT. This study concludes immediate help sought from a licensed specialist in concussions is important to prevent delayed recovery.
Advisor: | Nakajima, Mikiko |
Commitee: | Korosteleva, Olga, Roberts, Brian |
School: | California State University, Long Beach |
Department: | Kinesiology |
School Location: | United States -- California |
Source: | MAI 56/02M(E), Masters Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Kinesiology |
Keywords: | Concussions |
Publication Number: | 10167520 |
ISBN: | 978-1-369-21869-5 |