Consequences of adolescent sport-related concussion: exploring long-term cardiorespiratory fitness and adiposity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known regarding long-term consequences (≥5 years) of sport-related concussion (SRC) sustained during adolescence. Adolescent SRC has been linked to athlete considerations of sport participation and subsequent retirement from sport during this critical developmental period. Prolonged SRC symptoms can reduce ability to perform physical activity, and research suggests inactivity can extend years post-injury. Therefore, SRC may affect long-term physical activity, which may result in decreased cardiorespiratory fitness and increased adiposity.

Objectives

(1) To examine cardiorespiratory fitness, adiposity and associations with physical activity between three groups: adolescent SRC 5-15 years prior; adolescent musculoskeletal injury (MSK) 5-15 years prior; and

SUBMITTER: Carere J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11616741 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature