Multisystem recovery after sport-related concussion in adolescent rugby players: a prospective study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sport-related concussion is one of the most common injuries in adolescent rugby players with evidence of prolonged recovery in some concussed athletes. Concussion is a complex pathophysiological process that can affect a variety of subsystems with multifactorial presentation. Most research on adolescents recovery after concussion focuses on neurocognitive functioning and symptom outcomes over the short term. There is a need to explore concussion recovery over time across multiple subsystems in adolescent rugby players.

Methods and analysis

This prospective study will use sensorimotor and oculomotor outcomes in adolescent male and female rugby players aged 16-18 years. Players will be recruited from school or club rugby teams across the province of Ulster. Baseli

SUBMITTER: McKee CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10401252 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature