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A Neuroscientific Approach to the Examination of Concussions in Student-Athletes
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2014
There is great variability in an individual’s risk for concussion and their corresponding recovery. A multifaceted approach to concussion evaluation is warranted; including baseline testing of athletes before participation in sport and timely evaluation post injury. The goal of this protocol is to provide an appropriate multifaceted approach to examine concussions.
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A Multi-Modal Approach to Assessing Recovery in Youth Athletes Following Concussion
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2014
This article provides an overview of a multi-modal approach to assessing recovery following concussion in youth athletes. The described protocol uses pre- and post-concussion assessment of performance across a wide variety of domains and can inform the development of improved concussion rehabilitation protocols specific to the youth sport community.
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Muscle Imbalances: Testing and Training Functional Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Athletic Populations
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2018
The hamstrings are a group of muscles that are sometimes problematic for athletes, resulting in soft tissue injury in the lower limbs. To prevent such injuries, functional training of the hamstrings requires intensive eccentric contractions. Additionally, hamstring function should be tested in relation to quadricep function at different contraction speeds.
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Autonomic Function Following Concussion in Youth Athletes: An Exploration of Heart Rate Variability Using 24-hour Recording Methodology
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2018
We demonstrate a 24 h heart rate recording methodology to evaluate the influence of concussion across the recovery trajectory in youth athletes, within an ecologically valid context.
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An Inertial Measurement Unit Based Method to Estimate Hip and Knee Joint Kinematics in Team Sport Athletes on the Field
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Cited by 31 •
2020
Monitoring athletes is essential for improving performance and reducing injury risk in team sports. Current methods to monitor athletes do not include the lower extremities. Attaching multiple inertial measurement units to the lower extremities could improve monitoring athletes in the field.
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Repeated physical stress can produce changes in cardiovascular function, muscle strength, energy use, and recovery. These adaptations support performance when training demands are appropriate and recovery is sufficient. Medical monitoring helps distinguish expected responses from signs that conditioning, workload, or recovery practices may be placing an athlete at increased risk.
Inadequate conditioning can leave the body less prepared for sport-specific demands, while poorly managed workloads may increase medical risk. Sports medicine programs therefore consider how training stress accumulates and whether recovery keeps pace with demands. This approach supports injury prevention and helps clinicians identify when adjustments may be needed.
Nutrition supports energy use, while recovery allows the body to respond to repeated physical stress. Monitoring mental health adds another dimension to care because collegiate athletes must manage athletic and academic responsibilities simultaneously. Considering these factors together gives clinicians a broader view of health rather than focusing only on visible injuries or performance.
Clinical care may begin with a preparticipation evaluation and continue through injury assessment, rehabilitation, nutrition guidance, and monitoring of physical and mental health. These components help identify concerns before or during participation and guide individualized care. The evaluation process supports safer training and competition while recognizing that athletes have different medical and performance needs.
Return-to-play decisions are informed by injury assessment and rehabilitation rather than by competition schedules alone. Rehabilitation addresses the athlete’s recovery needs before full participation, while ongoing clinical evaluation helps determine whether activity can safely resume. Studying these decisions helps sports medicine improve consistency and reduce risks associated with returning before adequate recovery.
Research involving collegiate athletes can improve injury-prevention strategies, workload management, rehabilitation practices, and return-to-play decisions. This population also provides opportunities to examine long-term health outcomes across diverse athletic groups while accounting for academic responsibilities. Findings can strengthen clinical approaches that support both immediate participation and health beyond the competitive period.