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September 19, 2022

Former optometrist’s test to detect brain injury in athletes is gaining traction

September 19, 2022 05:45 AM | By: H. Lee Murphy In sports at all levels, coaches and trainers and athletes are paying more attention to the dangers of concussion...

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Concussions, Football, NASCAR, Neurological Function, NFL, NHL, Optometry

January 6, 2022

What to know about concussion — Before your kid gets hit

What to know about concussion — Before your kid gets hit Parenting, Women’s Health | Denise Millstine, M.D. and Mayo Clinic Press Editor | January 6, 2022 ©MFMER As a...

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Concussions, Hockey, Youth Athletes

May 15, 2021

New Study: King-Devick Performs As Best Objective Concussion Test

Published in Eye Care Journal Scan / Research · May 15, 2021 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors demonstrate the limitations of certain sideline concussion tools in non-concussed patients. In this study, of the objective tests,...

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Concussions, Research

May 11, 2021

Intentional Poor Performance on Concussion Sideline Assessments Can Be Detected by Eye Movement Measurement

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this study, the intentional poor performance on testing (“sandbagging”) on the King–Devick test was evaluated by measuring eye movement of non-concussed patients under normal performance conditions...

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Concussions, News, Research

February 9, 2021

Study – Risk of CTE From MMA “Should Not Be Underestimated”

Posted on February 9, 2021 by EMagraken Adding to this site’s database of combat sports health and safety studies, research was recently published in the Journal of The Physician and Sports Medicine addressing brain injury...

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Concussions, Research

February 4, 2021

Youth football program in Jacksonville teaches players safer practices on the field

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Even the blustery cold couldn’t stop young athletes with JDL Providence Football from getting out on the field to practice their morning drills. Lauren Baughman has...

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Concussions, Football, High School, News, Youth Athletes

January 26, 2021

Sideline concussion testing available to athletes thanks to donation by OLOL physicians

Ascension’s Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group donated $3,350 to fund sideline concussion testing for all four Ascension public high schools. The initiative was led by Dr. Travis...

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Concussions, High School, Youth Athletes

December 4, 2020

Sports vision, concussion care should go hand in hand

Charles Shidlofsky, OD, FCOVD I recently worked with two professional hockey players on a team for which I provide sports vision care. One of the players is still struggling...

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Concussions, Optometry

November 18, 2020

Heading a football just 20 times could lead to reduced brain function and signs of concussion, study finds

By JONATHAN CHADWICK FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 10:55 EST, 18 November 2020 | UPDATED: 10:56 EST, 18 November 2020 Heading a football just 20 times may lead to reduced brain...

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Concussions, Neurological Function, News, Research

November 17, 2020

Football’s dementia crisis: Research shows just 20 ‘normal’ headers can lead to concussion test failure

The study increases the pressure for action to protect adult players after previous limits were introduced on children’s training By Jeremy Wilson, CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER 17 November 2020 •...

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Concussions, Neurological Function, News, Research

August 18, 2020

ADHD, Dyslexia May Affect Evaluation of Concussion

Young people with certain learning disorders, such as attention-deficit disorder/attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and dyslexia, can perform worse on commonly used concussion tests, a new study shows. “Our results suggest...

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Concussions, Neurological Function

July 21, 2020

Better Screening Needed for Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries

Andrew R. Mayer, PhD New research suggests better neurosensory testing is needed for pediatric patients suffering from a mild traumatic brain injury. A team based in the US and...

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Concussions, Youth Athletes

June 19, 2020

Headballs can affect eye function

Headers are an integral part of football. Safety concerns have changed the rules among minors in many countries, including the United States. © Mikkel Bigandt - Fotolia.com A study...

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Concussions

May 26, 2020

Clinical examination factors that predict delayed recovery in individuals with concussion

Background Risk factors for prolonged recovery after concussion have been well researched, but specific objective clinical examination findings have not. This study examined whether clinical examination results could predict...

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Concussions

May 19, 2020

Concussion Care: Searching for Better Science

View as PDF MULTIFACETED APPROACH. Adding vestibular therapy to visual therapy-shown here with (left) a Brock string and (right) a Marsden ball-can boost recovery The number of diagnosed concussions...

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