In the critical early stages following a concussion or other traumatic brain injury, neuropsychologists play an essential role in patient recovery. Their expertise helps assess cognitive function and emotional well-being, ensuring a comprehensive approach to treatment. As highlighted in a recent article, timely intervention from neuropsychologist and SNS member, Dr. Summer Ott, significantly enhanced the…
In this video Heather Bouchard interviews Dr. Danielle Ransom regarding her upcoming talk at the SNS Symposium in May titled, “Advancing Safety in Motorsports: A Review of Medical and Engineering Innovations in INDYCAR Racing”. Dr. Danielle Ransom is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and subspecialist in pediatric neuropsychology at the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences at…
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…
Researchers examined the records of 2248 college student athletes who had a concussion and examined whether a history of mental health problems and higher symptoms of anxiety/mood disruption before the concussion (at baseline) were more likely to have increased symptoms of anxiety or mood disturbance after concussion, as well as a longer recovery. About 41%…
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…
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? 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 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…
The NHL is celebrating women in hockey, and every week through April, NHL.com will highlight a woman from each of the 32 teams. This week they highlighted Winnipeg Jets clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Lesley Ritchie. SNS is incredibly proud of the work Dr. Ritchie does and ask that you click the link below to read the…
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…