Association Between Concussion and Lower Extremity Injuries in Collegiate Athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Concussions have been associated with elevated musculoskeletal injury risk; however, the influence of unreported and unrecognized concussions has not been investigated.

Hypothesis

The purpose of this study was to examine the association between concussion and lower extremity musculoskeletal injury rates across a diverse array of sports among collegiate student-athletes at the conclusion of their athletic career. The hypothesis was that there will be a positive association between athletes who reported a history of concussions and higher rates of lower extremity injuries.

Study design

Cross-sectional study.

Level of evidence

Level 3.

Methods

Student-athletes (N = 335; 62.1% women; mean age, 21.2 ± 1.4 years) from 13 sports completed a reliable

SUBMITTER: Gilbert FC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5089357 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov/Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature