Is there a relationship between psychological resilience and persisting symptoms associated with mTBI and orthopedic injuries in children?

Is there a relationship between psychological resilience and persisting symptoms associated with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and orthopedic injuries in children? A recent study found that over time, children with higher resilience reported fewer symptoms regardless of whether they experienced an mTBI or orthopedic injury. Parent reports of their children’s symptoms were similar. Teaching…

Exercise-Induced Vision Dysfunction Early After Sport-Related Concussion Is Associated With Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms

What is the relationship between visual dysfunction during exercise and the development of persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS)? Adolescent athletes who had a concussion within the past week were administered the King Devick Test, a test used to assess visual dysfunction after concussion, and then completed the Buffalo Treadmill Test (experimental group) or stretching exercises (control…

Association Between Early Return to
School Following Acute Concussion and Symptom Burden at 2 Weeks Postinjury

Chris Vaughan, PsyD, SNS Fellow and current treasurer, collaborated with other SNS members, MaeganSady, PhD and Gerry Gioia, PhD to recently publish the article titled Association Between Early Return toSchool Following Acute Concussion and Symptom Burden at 2 Weeks Postinjury in JAMA Open in Januaryof 2023. In this cohort study, data from over 1600 youth…

Can an algorithm identify collegiate athletes who are Recovered or Not Recovered postconcussion, without relying on baseline neuropsychological testing?

Can an algorithm identify collegiate athletes who are Recovered or Not Recovered postconcussion, without relying on baseline neuropsychological testing? Researchers evaluate an evidence-based algorithms and discussion of cost savings associated with such an approach. Arnett, P., Merritt, V. C., Guty, E., Riegler, K., Greenberg, L., & Thomas, G. (2023). Validity of postconcussion only algorithms in collegiate athletes following…

Is risk of concussion in sports associated with risky or adverse health behaviors in students?

Is risk of concussion in sports or physical activity associated with risky or adverse health behaviors (e.g., substance use, self-harm, fights, etc.) in middle school and high school students? Student athletes who had engaged in risky or adverse health behaviors were more likely to have sustained a concussion, with middle school students at highest risk. The study identifies middle…

Characterizing Symptoms Before and Following Concussion in Professional Hockey

Do the types of symptoms matter in the acute evaluation period? Based on this study in professional hockey players by SNS members Jared Bruce & Ruben Echemendia and colleagues they do! Post injury cognitive, somatic/physical, and headache symptoms best differentiated concussed players and active controls. Pre-injury affective/emotional symptoms were also associated with increased likelihood of concussion among…

Psychological aspects of sport-related concussion: An evidence-based position paper

Sport-related concussions (SRC) have become a public health issue, however little research has focused on the the psychological aspects of this injury. This position paper identifies five postulates that are intended to stimulate research and practice on psychological aspects of SRC. Article Citation:Gordon A. Bloom , Alicia M. Trbovich , Jeffrey G. Caron & Anthony…