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Chronic Cognitive Impairment Following Traumatic Brain Injury: A Closer Look

by Ioannis Mavroudis March 9, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis March 9, 2024

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted impacts of traumatic brain injury (TBI), …

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The Recovery Journey from Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

by Ioannis Mavroudis February 11, 2024

by Ioannis Mavroudis February 11, 2024

This article delves into the nuanced recovery process from Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), detailing …

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Averaged 22-month test-retest reliability of non-computerized baseline cognitive assessments in healthy youth athletes
CONCLUSIONS: All measures, except NEPSY-II Memory for Designs, demonstrated moderate to good test-retest reliability for both absolute and normed scores over an average 22-month interval between baseline administrations. However, clinicians should not overlook potential practice effects when interpreting a youth athlete's second baseline performance. The authors also underscore the value of examining raw data in […]
Laboratory Evaluation of a Wearable Instrumented Headband for Rotational Head Kinematics Measurement
CONCLUSION: This new instrumented headband improves upon previous headband designs in reconstructing the rotational head kinematics resulting from frontal soccer ball impacts, providing a potential alternative to instrumented mouthguards.
The Case for Protective Headguards in Amateur Boxing and Implications for International Policy on Headguard Bans
The recent prohibition of headguards by the International Boxing Association (IBA; previously AIBA) has sparked worldwide controversy regarding safeguarding the health of athletes in the boxing community. Studies have evaluated the role of headguards in preventing concussion, cuts and lacerations and fractures. However, the evidence for improvement in these outcomes remains poorly characterised and a […]
Traumatic brain injury graphing: A case study of Charles Whitman
Research has identified violent behavior (i.e., assault, murder, and suicide) as a possible sequela of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and repeated mild TBI (rmTBI). However, misconceptions about consciousness and its ability to control an injured brain, the diverse spectrum of potential outcomes, and the role genetics/environmental factors can play make proving TBI's […]
Injury Prevention Programs in Youth Football: A Narrative Review of the FIFA 11+ and FUNBALL Programs
Football (soccer) is a dynamic sport popular among youth, but it poses risks of injuries such as ligament tears, fractures, and concussions. Injury prevention programs are essential for safeguarding young athletes' health and performance. This review evaluates two key programs: the 11+ and FUNBALL. The 11+ program is a structured warm-up designed for young female […]

rehabilitation

Chronic Cognitive Impairment Following Traumatic Brain Injury: A Closer Look

The Recovery Journey from Mild Traumatic Brain Injury