Influence of Concussion History and Genetics on Event-Related Potentials in Athletes: Potential Use in Concussion Management.

ABSTRACT: Sports-related concussions are an increasing public health issue with much concern about the possible long-term decrements in cognitive function and quality of life that may occur in athletes. The measurement of cognitive function is a common component of concussion management protocols due to cognitive impairments that occur after sustaining a concussion; however, the tools that are often used may not be sensitive enough to expose long term problems with cognitive function. The current paper is a brief review, which suggests that measuring cognitive processing through the use of event related potentials (ERPs) may provide a more sensitive assessment of cognitive function, as shown through recent research showing concussion history to influence ERPs components. The potential influence of g

SUBMITTER: Guth T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5969191 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature