Investigating post-mild traumatic brain injury neuromuscular function and musculoskeletal injury risk: A protocol for a prospective, observational, case-controlled study in service members and active individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) risk is increased following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Increased MSKI risk is present up to 2 years following post-mTBI return-to-duty/activity relative to both non-mTBI peers and to their pre-mTBI selves across a range of populations, including military service members, and professional, college and high school athletes. Despite the well documented increased post-mTBI MSKI risk, the underlying neuromuscular mechanisms contributing to this increased risk have yet to be definitively determined. A number of potential mechanisms have been suggested (eg, aberrant kinematics, dynamic balance impairments, lower voluntary muscle activation), but none have been confirmed with a comprehensive, prospective study. This study aims to: (1) elu

SUBMITTER: Lynall RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10039998 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature