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Alshehri MA, van den Hoorn W, Klyne DM, Hodges PW. Coordination of hip and spine in individuals with acute low back pain during unstable sitting. Spine J 2024; 24:768-782. [PMID: 38081461 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2023.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Trunk postural control differs between individuals with and without chronic low back pain (LBP). Whether this corresponds to differences in hip/spine coordination during the early acute phase of LBP (ALBP) is unclear. PURPOSE To compare hip/spine coordination in relation to seat movements between individuals with and without ALBP when balancing on an unstable seat and to identify coordination strategies to maintain balance using cluster analysis. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING Cross-sectional observational study. PATIENT SAMPLE ALBP (n=130) and pain-free (n=72) individuals. OUTCOME MEASURES Frequency domain measures to evaluate hip/spine coordination (amplitude spectrum, phase angle, and coherence) and time-series measures to assess overall balance performance (center of pressure [CoP] reflecting the amount of seat movements, upper thorax motion as a surrogate for head motion). METHODS Participants maintained balance while sitting on a seat fixed to a hemisphere. Seat, hip, and spine (lower lumbar, lumbar, upper lumbar, and thoracic) angular motion and force plate data were recorded. RESULTS Overall, seat/CoP movements (amplitude spectrum and RMSdisplacement) were greater (in both planes) and sagittal coordination (coherence) between the hip or lower spine and seat movements was lower in ALBP than controls. Cluster analysis using coherence data revealed different coordination strategies to maintain balance. Separate clusters used a "lower lumbar strategy" and "hip strategy" in the sagittal plane, and a "lower and upper lumbar strategy" and "lower lumbar strategy" in the frontal plane. A cluster using a "low coherence strategy" in both planes was also identified. CONCLUSIONS Hip and lower spine coordination was less in individuals with ALBP in conjunction with a lower quality of overall balance performance. However, interpretation of the relationship between coherence and overall balance performance was not straightforward. Clusters in both the ALBP group and the control group adopted a low coherence strategy, and this was not consistently related to poor overall balance performance. This suggests overall balance performance cannot be inferred from coherence alone and requires consideration of interaction of other different features.
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- Mansour Abdullah Alshehri
- The University of Queensland, Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 84a Services Rd, Brisbane 4067, Australia; Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, 101 Street, Mecca 24382, Saudi Arabia
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- The University of Queensland, Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 84a Services Rd, Brisbane 4067, Australia; School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, 149 Victoria Park Rd, Brisbane 4059, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 84a Services Rd, Brisbane 4067, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 84a Services Rd, Brisbane 4067, Australia.
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Wilkerson GB, Lansey JC, Noblett CN, Sarris CE. Test-Retest Reliability of Immersive Virtual Reality Measures of Perceptual-Motor Performance. Percept Mot Skills 2023; 130:2484-2504. [PMID: 37776022 DOI: 10.1177/00315125231205322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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The duration, accuracy, and consistency of responses to various types of stimuli are widely accepted as indirect indicators of the efficiency of brain information processing, but current clinical tests appear to lack sufficient sensitivity to detect subtle impairments. Immersive virtual reality (VR) offers a new means to acquire measures of perceptual-motor responses to moving visual stimuli that require rapid conflict resolution, but their test-retest reliability has not yet been demonstrated. Repeated measures. We analyzed data from 19 healthy young adults who performed a 40-trial VR test on three consecutive days. We focused on response time (RT) and perceptual latency (PL) for eye, neck, arm, and whole-body step displacements involved in executing a reaching/lunging movement in a right or left direction toward a peripherally located virtual target. Measures of RT and PL included a 40-trial mean, an intra-individual variability (IIV) value, and a rate correct score (RCS) that incorporated both response duration and accuracy. Most mean and IIV values for PL and RT demonstrated a positive distributional skew that was substantially reduced by natural logarithm transformation. While a learning effect was evident between sessions 1 and 2 for 7 of 8 mean PL and RT measures, 3-session intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) values were moderate to excellent for 15 of 16 transformed PL and RT measures (range: .618 to .922). The composite RCS metric did not require transformation for either PL or RT, whose respective 3-session ICC values were .877 and .851. This moderate to excellent test-retest reliability for various VR measures of perceptual-motor function, combined with evidence of their validity from both past and future research, suggest that these measures can advance clinical detection of impaired brain processing and longitudinal assessments of potentially modifiable performance deficiencies.
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- Gary B Wilkerson
- Graduate Athletic Training Program, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA
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- Graduate Athletic Training Program, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA
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- Graduate Athletic Training Program, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA
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Wilkerson GB, Colston MA, Acocello SN, Hogg JA, Carlson LM. Subtle impairments of perceptual-motor function and well-being are detectable among military cadets and college athletes with self-reported history of concussion. Front Sports Act Living 2023; 5:1046572. [PMID: 36761780 PMCID: PMC9905443 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1046572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Introduction A lack of obvious long-term effects of concussion on standard clinical measures of behavioral performance capabilities does not preclude the existence of subtle neural processing impairments that appear to be linked to elevated risk for subsequent concussion occurrence, and which may be associated with greater susceptibility to progressive neurodegenerative processes. The purpose of this observational cohort study was to assess virtual reality motor response variability and survey responses as possible indicators of suboptimal brain function among military cadets and college athletes with self-reported history of concussion (HxC). Methods The cohort comprised 75 college students (20.7 ± 2.1 years): 39 Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) military cadets (10 female), 16 football players, and 20 wrestlers; HxC self-reported by 20 (29.2 ± 27.1 months prior, range: 3-96). A virtual reality (VR) test involving 40 lunging/reaching responses to horizontally moving dots (filled/congruent: same direction; open/incongruent: opposite direction) was administered, along with the Sport Fitness and Wellness Index (SFWI) survey. VR Dispersion (standard deviation of 12 T-scores for neck, upper extremity, and lower extremity responses to congruent vs. incongruent stimuli originating from central vs. peripheral locations) and SFWI response patterns were the primary outcomes of interest. Results Logistic regression modeling of VR Dispersion (range: 1.5-21.8), SFWI (range: 44-100), and an interaction between them provided 81% HxC classification accuracy (Model χ 2[2] = 26.03, p < .001; Hosmer & Lemeshow χ 2[8] = 1.86, p = .967; Nagelkerke R 2 = .427; Area Under Curve = .841, 95% CI: .734, .948). Binary modeling that included VR Dispersion ≥3.2 and SFWI ≤86 demonstrated 75% sensitivity and 86% specificity with both factors positive (Odds Ratio = 17.6, 95% CI: 5.0, 62.1). Discussion/Conclusion Detection of subtle indicators of altered brain processes that might otherwise remain unrecognized is clearly important for both short-term and long-term clinical management of concussion. Inconsistency among neck, upper extremity, and lower extremity responses to different types of moving visual stimuli, along with survey responses suggesting suboptimal well-being, merit further investigation as possible clinical indicators of persisting effects of concussion that might prove to be modifiable.
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- Gary B Wilkerson
- Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, United States
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- Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, United States
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- Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, United States
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- Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, United States
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- Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, United States
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Keshner EA, Mallinson AI, Longridge NS, Sinno S, Petersen H, Perrin P. Evolution of postural control assessment: From dynamic posturography to virtual reality. Front Neurol 2023; 13:1054346. [PMID: 36712454 PMCID: PMC9874684 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.1054346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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During the early years of spaceflight it was documented that astronauts were impaired and incapacitated upon return to earth. Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) was devised to investigate and quantify this deficit, and eventually progressed into a clinical assessment tool. The current sprouting of virtual reality (VR) technologies has allowed for the development of an alternative approach that could be more informative. Many low-cost VR systems (including desktop gaming programs designed for rehabilitation) are now available. Continued improvements in this technology indicate a high probability that VR will become an integral component of posturography by replacing present mechanical CDP techniques. We researched the relevant literature to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of CDP using the Equitest (Neurocom International; Clackamas USA), and the added benefits of incorporating VR to help clinicians assess the complex task of balance maintenance. VR is capable of manipulating task and environmental demands in order to assess functional postural behavior. VR is also a useful tool for clinical testing of postural disorders resulting from sensory mismatch. Although posturography is still a useful clinical tool, VR provides an inherent conflict between the visual and vestibular senses and can elevate the effectiveness of CDP for both assessment and intervention. We conclude that, when initially developed, CDP was innovative and ahead of its time. However, with the advent of VR, we have a chance to modernize CDP and enhance its value as a clinical instrument.
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- Emily A. Keshner
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States,*Correspondence: Emily A. Keshner ✉
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- Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Research Unit EA 3450 DevAH–Development, Adaptation and Handicap, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lorraine, Nancy, France,Laboratory for the Analysis of Posture, Equilibrium and Motor Function (LAPEM), University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland,Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Research Unit EA 3450 DevAH–Development, Adaptation and Handicap, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lorraine, Nancy, France,Laboratory for the Analysis of Posture, Equilibrium and Motor Function (LAPEM), University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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Romeas T, Greffou S, Allard R, Forget R, McKerral M, Faubert J, Gagnon I. Dynamic Visual Stimulations Produced in a Controlled Virtual Reality Environment Reveals Long-Lasting Postural Deficits in Children With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Front Neurol 2021; 12:596615. [PMID: 34899549 PMCID: PMC8654728 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.596615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Motor control deficits outlasting self-reported symptoms are often reported following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The exact duration and nature of these deficits remains unknown. The current study aimed to compare postural responses to static or dynamic virtual visual inputs and during standard clinical tests of balance in 38 children between 9 and 18 years-of-age, at 2 weeks, 3 and 12 months post-concussion. Body sway amplitude (BSA) and postural instability (vRMS) were measured in a 3D virtual reality (VR) tunnel (i.e., optic flow) moving in the antero-posterior direction in different conditions. Measures derived from standard clinical balance evaluations (BOT-2, Timed tasks) and post-concussion symptoms (PCSS-R) were also assessed. Results were compared to those of 38 healthy non-injured children following a similar testing schedule and matched according to age, gender, and premorbid level of physical activity. Results highlighted greater postural response with BSA and vRMS measures at 3 months post-mTBI, but not at 12 months when compared to controls, whereas no differences were observed in post-concussion symptoms between mTBI and controls at 3 and 12 months. These deficits were specifically identified using measures of postural response in reaction to 3D dynamic visual inputs in the VR paradigm, while items from the BOT-2 and the 3 timed tasks did not reveal deficits at any of the test sessions. PCSS-R scores correlated between sessions and with the most challenging condition of the BOT-2 and as well as with the timed tasks, but not with BSA and vRMS. Scores obtained in the most challenging conditions of clinical balance tests also correlated weakly with BSA and vRMS measures in the dynamic conditions. These preliminary findings suggest that using 3D dynamic visual inputs such as optic flow in a controlled VR environment could help detect subtle postural impairments and inspire the development of clinical tools to guide rehabilitation and return to play recommendations.
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- Thomas Romeas
- Faubert Laboratory, École d'Optométrie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.,Institut National du Sport du Québec, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Faubert Laboratory, École d'Optométrie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Faubert Laboratory, École d'Optométrie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.,Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal - IURDPM, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal and Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal - IURDPM, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Faubert Laboratory, École d'Optométrie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Center, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.,School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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Johnston-Brooks CH, Grassmeyer RP, Filley CM, Kelly JP. The Marcus Institute for Brain Health: an integrated practice unit for the care of traumatic brain injury in military veterans. Brain Inj 2021; 35:1702-1710. [PMID: 34894933 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2021.2013535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a signature wound of recent Unites States military conflicts. The National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) has demonstrated that interdisciplinary care is effective for active-duty military personnel with TBI and related psychological health conditions. This paper details how the Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH), established in 2017 as an Integrated Practice Unit (IPU), is founded on the NICoE model and is dedicated to interdisciplinary care for Veterans with persistent symptoms due to TBI and psychological comorbidities. RESEARCH DESIGN A highly integrated group of clinicians from diverse disciplines combine their expertise to offer comprehensive evaluation, intensive outpatient treatment, and program outcomes evaluation. METHODS AND PROCEDURES The role of each discipline in the provision of care, and the regular interaction of all clinicians, are delineated. A strong connection to academic medicine is maintained so that clinical research and education complement patient care. MAIN OUTCOMES AND RESULTS Over three hundred veterans and family members have received treatment at the MIBH. Program evaluation is underway. CONCLUSIONS As the understanding of TBI and related psychological conditions continues its rapid evolution, the expert interdisciplinary care at the MIBH has great promise as a Veteran counterpart of the NICoE.
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- Catharine H Johnston-Brooks
- Marcus Institute for Brain Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Department of Neurology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Research Core, Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Marcus Institute for Brain Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Department of Neurology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Behavioral Neurology Section, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Marcus Institute for Brain Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Department of Neurology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Behavioral Neurology Section, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Potential Mechanisms of Acute Standing Balance Deficits After Concussions and Subconcussive Head Impacts: A Review. Ann Biomed Eng 2021; 49:2693-2715. [PMID: 34258718 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-021-02831-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Standing balance deficits are prevalent after concussions and have also been reported after subconcussive head impacts. However, the mechanisms underlying such deficits are not fully understood. The objective of this review is to consolidate evidence linking head impact biomechanics to standing balance deficits. Mechanical energy transferred to the head during impacts may deform neural and sensory components involved in the control of standing balance. From our review of acute balance-related changes, concussions frequently resulted in increased magnitude but reduced complexity of postural sway, while subconcussive studies showed inconsistent outcomes. Although vestibular and visual symptoms are common, potential injury to these sensors and their neural pathways are often neglected in biomechanics analyses. While current evidence implies a link between tissue deformations in deep brain regions including the brainstem and common post-concussion balance-related deficits, this link has not been adequately investigated. Key limitations in current studies include inadequate balance sampling duration, varying test time points, and lack of head impact biomechanics measurements. Future investigations should also employ targeted quantitative methods to probe the sensorimotor and neural components underlying balance control. A deeper understanding of the specific injury mechanisms will inform diagnosis and management of balance deficits after concussions and subconcussive head impact exposure.
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Benassi M, Frattini D, Garofalo S, Bolzani R, Pansell T. Visuo-motor integration, vision perception and attention in mTBI patients. Preliminary findings. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0250598. [PMID: 33905440 PMCID: PMC8078787 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Patients with mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) often report difficulties in motor coordination and visuo-spatial attention. However, the consequences of mTBI on fine motor and visuo-motor coordination are still not well understood. We aimed to evaluate whether mTBI had a concomitant effect on fine motor ability and visuo-motor integration and whether this is related to visual perception and visuo-spatial attention impairments, including patients at different symptoms stage. Eleven mTBI patients (mean age 22.8 years) and ten healthy controls participated in the study. Visuo-motor integration of fine motor abilities and form recognition were measured with the Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration test, motion perception was evaluated with motion coherence test, critical flicker fusion was measured with Pocket CFF tester. Visuo-spatial was assessed with the Ruff 2 & 7 Selection Attention Test. mTBI patients showed reduced visuo-motor integration, form recognition, and motor deficits as well as visuo-spatial attention impairment, while motion perception and critical flicker fusion were not impaired. These preliminary findings suggest that the temporary brain insults deriving from mTBI compromise fine motor skills, visuomotor integration, form recognition, and visuo-spatial attention. The impairment in visuo-motor coordination was associated with speed in visuo-attention and correlated with symptoms severity while motor ability was correlated with time since concussion. Given the strong correlation between visuomotor coordination and symptom severity, further investigation with a larger sample seems warranted. Since there appeared to be differences in motor skills with respect to symptom stage, further research is needed to investigate symptom profiles associated with visuomotor coordination and fine motor deficits in mTBI patients.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Caccese JB, Santos FV, Yamaguchi FK, Buckley TA, Jeka JJ. Persistent Visual and Vestibular Impairments for Postural Control Following Concussion: A Cross-Sectional Study in University Students. Sports Med 2021; 51:2209-2220. [PMID: 33881749 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-021-01472-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine how concussion may impair sensory processing for control of upright stance. METHODS Participants were recruited from a single university into 3 groups: 13 participants (8 women, 21 ± 3 years) between 2 weeks and 6 months post-injury who initiated a return-to-play progression (under physician management) by the time of testing (recent concussion group), 12 participants (7 women, 21 ± 1 years) with a history of concussion (concussion history group, > 1 year post-injury), and 26 participants (8 women, 22 ± 3 years) with no concussion history (control group). We assessed sensory reweighting by simultaneously perturbing participants' visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems and computed center of mass gain relative to each modality. The visual stimulus was a sinusoidal translation of the visual scene at 0.2 Hz, the vestibular stimulus was ± 1 mA binaural monopolar galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) at 0.36 Hz, the proprioceptive stimulus was Achilles' tendon vibration at 0.28 Hz. RESULTS The recent concussion (95% confidence interval 0.078-0.115, p = 0.001) and the concussion history (95% confidence interval 0.056-0.094, p = 0.038) groups had higher gains to the vestibular stimulus than the control group (95% confidence interval 0.040-0.066). The recent concussion (95% confidence interval 0.795-1.159, p = 0.002) and the concussion history (95% confidence interval 0.633-1.012, p = 0.018) groups had higher gains to the visual stimulus than the control group (95% confidence interval 0.494-0.752). There were no group differences in gains to the proprioceptive stimulus or in sensory reweighting. CONCLUSION Following concussion, participants responded more strongly to visual and vestibular stimuli during upright stance, suggesting they may have abnormal dependence on visual and vestibular feedback. These findings may indicate an area for targeted rehabilitation interventions.
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- Jaclyn B Caccese
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 453 W. 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
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- Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology and Interdisciplinary Biomechanics and Movement Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 19713, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology and Interdisciplinary Biomechanics and Movement Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 19713, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology and Interdisciplinary Biomechanics and Movement Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 19713, USA
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Forcione M, Chiarelli AM, Perpetuini D, Davies DJ, O’Halloran P, Hacker D, Merla A, Belli A. Tomographic Task-Related Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Acute Sport-Related Concussion: An Observational Case Study. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E6273. [PMID: 32872557 PMCID: PMC7503954 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21176273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Making decisions regarding return-to-play after sport-related concussion (SRC) based on resolution of symptoms alone can expose contact-sport athletes to further injury before their recovery is complete. Task-related functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) could be used to scan for abnormalities in the brain activation patterns of SRC athletes and help clinicians to manage their return-to-play. This study aims to show a proof of concept of mapping brain activation, using tomographic task-related fNIRS, as part of the clinical assessment of acute SRC patients. A high-density frequency-domain optical device was used to scan 2 SRC patients, within 72 h from injury, during the execution of 3 neurocognitive tests used in clinical practice. The optical data were resolved into a tomographic reconstruction of the brain functional activation pattern, using diffuse optical tomography. Moreover, brain activity was inferred using single-subject statistical analyses. The advantages and limitations of the introduction of this optical technique into the clinical assessment of acute SRC patients are discussed.
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- Mario Forcione
- National Institute for Health Research Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (NIHR-SRMRC), University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham B15 2TH, UK; (D.J.D.); (A.B.)
- Neuroscience & Ophthalmology Research Group, Institute of Inflammation & Ageing, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK;
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- Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, Via Luigi Polacchi 13, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (A.M.C.); (D.P.); (A.M.)
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- Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, Via Luigi Polacchi 13, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (A.M.C.); (D.P.); (A.M.)
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- National Institute for Health Research Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (NIHR-SRMRC), University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham B15 2TH, UK; (D.J.D.); (A.B.)
- Neuroscience & Ophthalmology Research Group, Institute of Inflammation & Ageing, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK;
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- Neuroscience & Ophthalmology Research Group, Institute of Inflammation & Ageing, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK;
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- Clinical Neuropsychology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham B15 2TH, UK;
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- Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, Via Luigi Polacchi 13, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (A.M.C.); (D.P.); (A.M.)
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- National Institute for Health Research Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (NIHR-SRMRC), University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham B15 2TH, UK; (D.J.D.); (A.B.)
- Neuroscience & Ophthalmology Research Group, Institute of Inflammation & Ageing, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK;
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Wibble T, Engström J, Pansell T. Visual and Vestibular Integration Express Summative Eye Movement Responses and Reveal Higher Visual Acceleration Sensitivity than Previously Described. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2020; 61:4. [PMID: 32392313 PMCID: PMC7405760 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.61.5.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purpose Acceleration plays a great impact on the vestibular system, but is attributed little influence over vision. This study aims to explore how visual and vestibular acceleration affect roll-plane oculomotor responses, including their addiative effect. Methods Seated in a mechanical sled, 13 healthy volunteers (7 men, 6 women; mean age 25 years) were exposed to a series of visual (VIS) optokinetic, vestibular (VES) whole-body, and combined (VIS + VES) rotations. This was carried out at two acceleration intensities. Subjects wore a video-based eye tracker, enabling analysis of torsional and skewing eye movement responses, which were used to evaluate the individual response to each trial. The tracker also contained accelerometers allowing head tracking. Results Both ocular torsion and vertical skewing were sensitive to acceleration intensities for VES and VIS + VES. For VIS only, skewing exhibited such a response. An increased acceleration yielded a decreased torsion-skewing ratio for VIS, explained by the change in skewing, but remained unchanged for VES and VIS + VES. Torsion exhibited particularly reliable summative effect, yielding a relative contribution of 32% VIS and 75% VES during low acceleration, and 19% and 85%, respectively, during high acceleration. Conclusions The change in the skewing response to different intensities indicates that the visual system is more sensitive to visual accelerations than previously described. Eye movements showed reliable summative effects, indicating a robust visual-vestibular integration that indicates their integrative priorities for each acceleration, with the visual system being more involved during low accelerations. Such objective quantifications could hold clinical utility when assessing sensory mismatch in vertiginous patients.
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Recovery Trajectory of Postural Control Impairments Following a Concussion: A Case Study. J Sport Rehabil 2020; 29:346-351. [PMID: 30860408 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2018-0440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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CONTEXT Altered postural control represents one of the most common motor consequences following a concussion and there is a paucity of data monitoring the recovery trajectory that identifies the persistent changes of postural control. OBJECTIVE To determine whether the recovery trajectory of postural control was consistent across different measures of postural stability and whether increased postural challenge (ie, sloped surface) revealed subtle postural impairments. DESIGN A single-subject case study. SETTING Research laboratory. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS One concussed individual with a cohort of healthy controls (n = 10) used for comparison. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Center of pressure variability (linear-SD and nonlinear-multiscale entropy) was used to index postural sway preinjury and at periodic intervals following the concussion. RESULTS The concussed individuals displayed reduced amounts of sway during the initial recovery phase that failed to returned to preinjury levels but reached the level of healthy controls at 1-month postinjury. The multiscale entropy analysis revealed increased center of pressure irregularity throughout recovery that persisted up to 1-month post injury. CONCLUSIONS The findings identified subtle, persistent postural control impairments revealed through the nonlinear analysis of center of pressure and supports the notion that the consequences of a concussion (ie, impaired postural control) need to be considered beyond the resolution of behavioral symptoms.
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Sport-related concussion is a significant public health concern that requires a multidisciplinary team to appropriately manage. Athletes often report dizziness and imbalance following concussion, and these symptoms can predict increased time to recover. Vestibular diagnostic evaluations provide important information regarding the athlete's oculomotor, gaze stability, and balance function in order to identify deficits for rehabilitation. These measures also describe objective function helpful for determining when an athlete is ready to return to play. The purpose of this clinical focus article is to provide background on the current understanding of the effects of concussion on the peripheral and central vestibular system, as well as information on a protocol that can be used for acute concussion assessment. Case studies describing 3 common postconcussion presentations will highlight the usefulness of this protocol.
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Sport-related concussion is a highly visible disorder with many symptoms that may be evaluated in the vestibular clinic. A thoughtful protocol evaluating the typical presentation of these patients may help guide the multidisciplinary team in determining appropriate management and clearance for return to sport.
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Determining Outcome in Children and Adolescents After Concussion: Viewing Things More Holistically. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019; 49:855-863. [PMID: 31597547 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pediatric and adolescent concussion is an increasingly high-profile public health issue, but it is also a highly heterogeneous phenomenon. Many factors interact dynamically to influence the recovery trajectory of adolescents and children. Diagnostic assessment must include domains other than self-reported symptoms, yet many prognostic models of outcome focus solely on the presence or absence of postconcussion symptoms to determine recovery. Function after concussion (recovery or persistence of problems) is the result of an interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors. Despite biopsychosocial models of assessment being advocated in rehabilitation for the last 20 years, they are still not routinely implemented in the evaluation of concussions, along the recovery trajectory, in children and adolescents. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health is a framework anchored in a biopsychosocial perspective that can guide clinicians and researchers to include multiple perspectives in their assessments or research designs. By focusing on the patient as a person, researchers and clinicians can provide a more holistic approach that has the potential to contribute to a more successful and sustainable pediatric and adolescent concussion care model. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019;49(11):855-863. Epub 9 Oct 2019. doi:10.2519/jospt.2019.8918.
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Cerebral cortical networking for mental workload assessment under various demands during dual-task walking. Exp Brain Res 2019; 237:2279-2295. [DOI: 10.1007/s00221-019-05550-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Persistent Symptoms and Objectively Measured Balance Performance Among OEF/OIF Veterans With Remote Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. J Head Trauma Rehabil 2018; 33:403-411. [DOI: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Lim YH, Lee HC, Falkmer T, Allison GT, Tan T, Lee WL, Morris SL. Effect of Optic Flow on Postural Control in Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Neuroscience 2018; 393:138-149. [PMID: 30312785 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2018.09.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/29/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been associated with sensorimotor difficulties, commonly presented by poor postural control. Postural control is necessary for all motor behaviors. However, findings concerning the effect of visual motion on postural control and the age progression of postural control in individuals with ASD are inconsistent. The aims of the present study were to examine postural responses to optic flow in children and adults with and without ASD, postural responses to optic flow in the central and peripheral visual fields, and the changes in postural responses between the child and adult groups. Thirty-three children (8-12 years old) and 33 adults (18-50 years old) with and without ASD were assessed on quiet standing for 60 seconds under conditions of varying optic flow illusions, consisting of different combinations of optic flow directions and visual field display. The results showed that postural responses to most optic flow conditions were comparable between children with and without ASD and between adults with and without ASD. However, adults with ASD appeared more responsive to forward-moving optic flow in the peripheral visual field compared with typically developed adults. The findings suggest that children and adults with ASD may not display maladaptive postural responses all the time. In addition, adults in the ASD group may have difficulties prioritizing visual information in the central visual field over visual information in the peripheral visual field when in unfamiliar environments, which may have implications in understanding their motor behaviors in new surroundings.
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- Yi Huey Lim
- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia 6845, Australia.
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia 6845, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia 6845, Australia; Pain and Rehabilitation Centre, and Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, SE-58183 Linköping, Sweden
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia 6845, Australia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia 6845, Australia
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia 6845, Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia 6845, Australia.
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Examining the Reversibility of Long-Term Behavioral Disruptions in Progeny of Maternal SSRI Exposure. eNeuro 2018; 5:eN-NWR-0120-18. [PMID: 30073191 PMCID: PMC6071194 DOI: 10.1523/eneuro.0120-18.2018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Serotonergic dysregulation is implicated in numerous psychiatric disorders. Serotonin plays widespread trophic roles during neurodevelopment; thus perturbations to this system during development may increase risk for neurodevelopmental disorders. Epidemiological studies have examined association between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) treatment during pregnancy and increased autism spectrum disorder (ASD) risk in offspring. It is unclear from these studies whether ASD susceptibility is purely related to maternal psychiatric diagnosis, or if treatment poses additional risk. We sought to determine whether maternal SSRI treatment alone or in combination with genetically vulnerable background was sufficient to induce offspring behavior disruptions relevant to ASD. We exposed C57BL/6J or Celf6+/- mouse dams to fluoxetine (FLX) during different periods of gestation and lactation and characterized offspring on tasks assessing social communicative interaction and repetitive behavior patterns including sensory sensitivities. We demonstrate robust reductions in pup ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) and alterations in social hierarchy behaviors, as well as perseverative behaviors and tactile hypersensitivity. Celf6 mutant mice demonstrate social communicative deficits and perseverative behaviors, without further interaction with FLX. FLX re-exposure in adulthood ameliorates the tactile hypersensitivity yet exacerbates the dominance phenotype. This suggests acute deficiencies in serotonin levels likely underlie the abnormal responses to sensory stimuli, while the social alterations are instead due to altered development of social circuits. These findings indicate maternal FLX treatment, independent of maternal stress, can induce behavioral disruptions in mammalian offspring, thus contributing to our understanding of the developmental role of the serotonin system and the possible risks to offspring of SSRI treatment during pregnancy.
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Cerebral Hemodynamic Influences in Task-Related Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Acute Sport-Related Concussion: A Review. J Imaging 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/jimaging4040059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Wright WG, Tierney RT, McDevitt J. Visual-vestibular processing deficits in mild traumatic brain injury. J Vestib Res 2018; 27:27-37. [PMID: 28387693 DOI: 10.3233/ves-170607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The search for reliable and valid signs and symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), commonly synonymous with concussion, has lead to a growing body of evidence that individuals with long-lasting, unremitting impairments often experience visual and vestibular symptoms, such as dizziness, postural and gait disturbances. OBJECTIVE Investigate the role of visual-vestibular processing deficits following concussion. METHODS A number of clinically accepted vestibular, oculomotor, and balance assessments as well as a novel virtual reality (VR)-based balance assessment device were used to assess adults with post-acute concussion (n = 14) in comparison to a healthy age-matched cohort (n = 58). RESULTS Significant between-group differences were found with the VR-based balance device (p = 0.001), with dynamic visual motion emerging as the most discriminating balance condition. The symptom reports collected after performing the oculomotor and vestibular tests: rapid alternating horizontal eye saccades, optokinetic stimulation, and gaze stabilization, were all sensitive to health status (p < 0.05), despite the absence of oculomotor abnormalities being observed, except for near-point convergence. The BESS, King-Devick, and Dynamic Visual Acuity tests did not detect between-group differences. CONCLUSION Postural and visual-vestibular tasks most closely linked to spatial and self-motion perception had the greatest discriminatory outcomes. The current findings suggest that mesencephalic and parieto-occipital centers and pathways may be involved in concussion.
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- W G Wright
- Department of Physical Therapy, Neuromotor Sciences Program, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Department of Bioengineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Neuromotor Sciences Program, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Department of Athletic Training, East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA, USA
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Hides JA, Franettovich Smith MM, Mendis MD, Smith NA, Cooper AJ, Treleaven J, Leung F, Gardner AJ, McCrory P, Low Choy NL. A prospective investigation of changes in the sensorimotor system following sports concussion. An exploratory study. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2017; 29:7-19. [PMID: 28259770 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2017.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2016] [Revised: 02/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sports concussion is a risk for players involved in high impact, collision sports. Post-concussion, the majority of symptoms subside within 7-10 days, but can persist in 10-20% of athletes. Understanding the effects of sports concussion on sensorimotor systems could inform physiotherapy treatment. OBJECTIVE To explore changes in sensorimotor function in the acute phase following sports concussion. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. METHODS Fifty-four players from elite rugby union and league teams were assessed at the start of the playing season. Players who sustained a concussion were assessed three to five days later. Measures included assessments of balance (sway velocity), vestibular system function (vestibular ocular reflex gain; right-left asymmetry), cervical proprioception (joint position error) and trunk muscle size and function. RESULTS During the playing season, 14 post-concussion assessments were performed within 3-5 days of injury. Significantly decreased sway velocity and increased size/contraction of trunk muscles, were identified. Whilst not significant overall, large inter-individual variation of test results for cervical proprioception and the vestibular system was observed. LIMITATIONS The number of players who sustained a concussion was not large, but numbers were comparable with other studies in this field. There was missing baseline data for vestibular and cervical proprioception testing for some players. CONCLUSIONS Preliminary findings post-concussion suggest an altered balance strategy and trunk muscle control with splinting/over-holding requiring consideration as part of the development of appropriate physiotherapy management strategies.
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- Julie A Hides
- Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, QLD, 4102, Australia.
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, QLD, 4102, Australia
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, QLD, 4102, Australia; Physiotherapy Department, Mater Health Services, South Brisbane, 4101, Australia
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, QLD, 4102, Australia
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, QLD, 4102, Australia
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- Division of Physiotherapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, QLD, 4102, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Stroke and Brain Injury, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2310, Australia; Hunter New England Local Health District Sports Concussion Program, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, NSW, 2305, Australia
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- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, QLD, 4014, Australia
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Wright WG, McDevitt J, Tierney R, Haran FJ, Appiah-Kubi KO, Dumont A. Assessing subacute mild traumatic brain injury with a portable virtual reality balance device. Disabil Rehabil 2016; 39:1564-1572. [PMID: 27718642 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1226432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Balance impairment is a common sensorimotor symptom in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). We designed an affordable, portable virtual reality (VR)-based balance screening device (Virtual Environment TBI Screen [VETS]), which will be validated relative to the Neurocom Sensory Organization Test (SOT) to determine if it can replace commonly used postural assessments. METHODS This preliminary study examines healthy adults (n = 56) and adults with mTBI (n = 11). Participants performed six upright postural tasks on the VETS and the SOT. Analysis of variance was used to determine between-group differences. Pearson's correlations were used to establish construct validity. Known-groups approach was used to establish classification accuracy. RESULTS The mTBI cohort performed significantly worse than the healthy cohort on the new device (p = 0.001). The new device has 91.0% accuracy and an ROC curve with a significant area-under-the-curve (AUC = 0.865, p < 0.001). Conditions with dynamic visual stimulation were the most sensitive to health status. The SOT had an 84.8% accuracy and AUC =0.703 (p = 0.034). CONCLUSIONS The new VR-based device is a valid measure for detecting balance impairment following mTBI and can potentially replace more expensive and cumbersome equipment. Assessments that test visual-vestibular processing, such as VETS, increase sensitivity to mTBI-related balance deficits, which can be used to guide rehabilitation. Implications for rehabilitation Emerging technology using virtual reality can be economically integrated into the clinical setting for easy testing of postural control in neurologically impaired populations. Tailoring postural assessments to include tasks that rely on visual and vestibular integration will increase the accuracy of detecting balance impairment following mild traumatic brain injury.
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- W Geoffrey Wright
- a Department of Physical Therapy , Temple University , Philadelphia , PA , USA.,e Department of Bioengineering , Temple University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- b Department of Athletic Training , East Stroudsburg University , East Stroudsburg , PA , USA.,c Department of Kinesiology , Temple University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- c Department of Kinesiology , Temple University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- d Department of Kinesiology , University of North Carolina-Greensboro , Greensboro , NC , USA
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- e Department of Bioengineering , Temple University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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First- and second-order contrast sensitivity functions reveal disrupted visual processing following mild traumatic brain injury. Vision Res 2016; 122:43-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.visres.2016.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2016] [Revised: 03/16/2016] [Accepted: 03/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Differential Sensitivity Between a Virtual Reality Balance Module and Clinically Used Concussion Balance Modalities. Clin J Sport Med 2016; 26:162-6. [PMID: 26505696 PMCID: PMC4767669 DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000000210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Balance assessments are part of the recommended clinical concussion evaluation, along with computerized neuropsychological testing and self-reported symptoms checklists. New technology has allowed for the creation of virtual reality (VR) balance assessments to be used in concussion care, but there is little information on the sensitivity and specificity of these evaluations. The purpose of this study is to establish the sensitivity and specificity of a VR balance module for detecting lingering balance deficits clinical concussion care. DESIGN Retrospective case-control study. SETTING Institutional research laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Normal controls (n = 94) and concussed participants (n = 27). INTERVENTIONS All participants completed a VR balance assessment paradigm. Concussed participants were diagnosed by a Certified Athletic Trainer or physician (with 48 hours postinjury) and tested in the laboratory between 7 and 10 days postinjury. Receiver operating characteristic curves were performed to establish the VR module's sensitivity and specificity for detecting lingering balance deficits. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Final balance score. RESULTS For the VR balance module, a cutoff score of 8.25 was established to maximize sensitivity at 85.7% and specificity at 87.8%. CONCLUSIONS The VR balance module has high sensitivity and specificity for detecting subacute balance deficits after concussive injury. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The VR balance has a high subacute sensitivity and specificity as a stand-alone balance assessment tool and may detect ongoing balance deficits not readily detectable by the Balance Error Scoring System or Sensory Organization Test. Virtual reality balance modules may be a beneficial addition to the current clinical concussion diagnostic battery.
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OBJECTIVE To determine the criterion and content validity of a virtual reality (VR) balance module for use in clinical practice. DESIGN Retrospective, VR balance module completed by participants during concussion baseline or assessment testing session. SETTING A Pennsylvania State University research laboratory. PARTICIPANTS A total of 60 control and 28 concussed students and athletes from the Pennsylvania State University. INTERVENTIONS None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES This study examined: (1) the relationship between VR composite balance scores (final, stationary, yaw, pitch, and roll) and area of the center-of-pressure (eyes open and closed) scores and (2) group differences (normal volunteers and concussed student-athletes) on VR composite balance scores. RESULTS With the exception of the stationary composite score, all other VR balance composite scores were significantly correlated with the center of pressure data obtained from a force platform. Significant correlations ranged from r = -0.273 to -0.704 for the eyes open conditions and from r = -0.353 to -0.876 for the eyes closed condition. When examining group differences on the VR balance composite modules, the concussed group did significantly (P < 0.01) worse on all measures compared with the control group. CONCLUSIONS The VR balance module met or exceeded the criterion and content validity standard set by the current balance tools and may be appropriate for use in a clinical concussion setting. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Virtual reality balance module is a valid tool for concussion assessment in clinical settings. This novel type of balance assessment may be more sensitive to concussion diagnoses, especially later (7-10 days) in the recovery phase than current clinical balance tools.
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Chen HL, Lu TW, Chou LS. Effect of Concussion on Inter-joint Coordination During Divided-Attention Gait. J Med Biol Eng 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s40846-015-0002-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Slobounov SM, Ray W, Johnson B, Slobounov E, Newell KM. Modulation of cortical activity in 2D versus 3D virtual reality environments: an EEG study. Int J Psychophysiol 2014; 95:254-60. [PMID: 25448267 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2014.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2014] [Revised: 11/02/2014] [Accepted: 11/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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There is a growing empirical evidence that virtual reality (VR) is valuable for education, training, entertaining and medical rehabilitation due to its capacity to represent real-life events and situations. However, the neural mechanisms underlying behavioral confounds in VR environments are still poorly understood. In two experiments, we examined the effect of fully immersive 3D stereoscopic presentations and less immersive 2D VR environments on brain functions and behavioral outcomes. In Experiment 1 we examined behavioral and neural underpinnings of spatial navigation tasks using electroencephalography (EEG). In Experiment 2, we examined EEG correlates of postural stability and balance. Our major findings showed that fully immersive 3D VR induced a higher subjective sense of presence along with enhanced success rate of spatial navigation compared to 2D. In Experiment 1 power of frontal midline EEG (FM-theta) was significantly higher during the encoding phase of route presentation in the 3D VR. In Experiment 2, the 3D VR resulted in greater postural instability and modulation of EEG patterns as a function of 3D versus 2D environments. The findings support the inference that the fully immersive 3D enriched-environment requires allocation of more brain and sensory resources for cognitive/motor control during both tasks than 2D presentations. This is further evidence that 3D VR tasks using EEG may be a promising approach for performance enhancement and potential applications in clinical/rehabilitation settings.
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- Semyon M Slobounov
- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, 276 Recreation Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, 356 Moore Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, 276 Recreation Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, 276 Recreation Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, 276 Recreation Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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Ebner FH, Roser F, Roder C, Tatagiba M, Schuhmann MU. Rigid, Variable-View Endoscope in Neurosurgery. Surg Innov 2014; 22:390-3. [DOI: 10.1177/1553350614543382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Introduction. The endoscope became a highly valued visualization tool in neurosurgery. However, technical limitations caused by the rigidity of current standard endoscopes significantly decrease ergonomy in transcranial neurosurgery. Further technological developments will aid enlarging the surgical applicability. Objective. To evaluate the intraoperative features of a rigid variable-view endoscope in neurosurgery. Methods. We assessed a 4 mm rigid rod lens endoscope (EndoCAMeleon, Karl Storz, Tuttlingen, Germany) in the intraoperative setting. The device offers a variable angle of view from 15° to 90° in one plane. The endoscope was used in 3 cases (aneurysm clipping, vestibular schwannoma surgery, endoscopic third ventriculostomy) for inspection. Results. Direct insertion of the device through the craniotomy/burr hole with the lowest angled view (15°) was always possible. Neurovascular structures crossing the access route could be visualized and avoided. This allowed a targeted positioning of the endoscope’s tip in the operating field. Once the target point was reached, viewing direction was changed in one plane from 15° to 90° according to anatomic demands. As the endoscope’s tip does not move while the lens is rotated, surrounding neurovascular structures are not at risk to be injured. However, turning of the lens-controlling wheel in proximity to delicate structures may be inconvenient. Conclusion. The rigid, variable-view endoscope has the potential to become an appreciated visualization tool in neuroendoscopy. The steerable lens enables a tremendous expansion of the visual field, resulting in higher efficiency for surgeons and increased safety for patients.
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Slobounov S. Metabolic integrity of primary motor cortex may be compromised in clinically asymptomatic concussed athletes. Clin Neurophysiol 2014; 125:1291-2. [PMID: 24461796 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2013.12.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2013] [Revised: 12/10/2013] [Accepted: 12/12/2013] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Seymon Slobounov
- The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
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Athletes' age, sex, and years of education moderate the acute neuropsychological impact of sports-related concussion: a meta-analysis. J Int Neuropsychol Soc 2014; 20:64-80. [PMID: 23375058 DOI: 10.1017/s1355617712001464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The objective of this study is to determine which pre-existing athlete characteristics, if any, are associated with greater deficits in functioning following sports-related concussion, after controlling for factors previously shown to moderate this effect (e.g., time since injury). Ninety-one independent samples of concussion were included in a fixed+systematic effects meta-analysis (n = 3,801 concussed athletes; 5,631 controls). Moderating variables were assessed using analogue-to-ANOVA and meta-regression analyses. Post-injury assessments first conducted 1-10 days following sports-related concussion revealed significant neuropsychological dysfunction, postural instability and post-concussion symptom reporting (d = -0.54, -1.10, and -1.14, respectively). During this interval, females (d = -0.87), adolescent athletes competing in high school competitions (d = -0.60), and those with 10 years of education (d = -1.32) demonstrated larger post-concussion neuropsychological deficits than males (d = -0.42), adults (d = -0.25), athletes competing at other levels of competition (d = -0.43 to -0.41), or those with 16 years of education (d = -0.15), respectively. However, these sub-groups' differential impairment/recovery beyond 10 days could not be reliably quantified from available literature. Pre-existing athlete characteristics, particularly age, sex and education, were demonstrated to be significant modifiers of neuropsychological outcomes within 10 days of a sports-related concussion. Implications for return-to-play decision-making and future research directions are discussed.
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Slobounov S, Gay M, Johnson B, Zhang K. Concussion in athletics: ongoing clinical and brain imaging research controversies. Brain Imaging Behav 2012; 6:224-43. [PMID: 22669496 DOI: 10.1007/s11682-012-9167-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Concussion, the most common form of traumatic brain injury, proves to be increasingly complex and not mild in nature as its synonymous term mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) would imply. Despite the increasing occurrence and prevalence of mTBI there is no universally accepted definition and conventional brain imaging techniques lack the sensitivity to detect subtle changes it causes. Moreover, clinical management of sports induced mild traumatic brain injury has not changed much over the past decade. Advances in neuroimaging that include electroencephalography (EEG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), resting-state functional connectivity, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) offer promise in aiding research into understanding the complexities and nuances of mTBI which may ultimately influence clinical management of the condition. In this paper the authors review the major findings from these advanced neuroimaging methods along with current controversy within this field of research. As mTBI is frequently associated with youth and sports injury this review focuses on sports-related mTBI in the younger population.
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- Semyon Slobounov
- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 16802, USA.
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Slobounov S, Sebastianelli W, Hallett M. Residual brain dysfunction observed one year post-mild traumatic brain injury: combined EEG and balance study. Clin Neurophysiol 2012; 123:1755-61. [PMID: 22361265 PMCID: PMC3513284 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2011.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2011] [Revised: 12/11/2011] [Accepted: 12/28/2011] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES There is still considerable debate and controversy about whether EEG can be used as a robust clinical tool for assessment of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). Nonhomogeneous subject populations, inaccurate assessment of severity of brain injury, time since injury when EEG testing was performed, the lack of EEG research conducted serially and in conjunction with other behavioral measures as injury evolves over time may contribute to the existing controversies. In this study, we implemented a concussion assessment protocol combining a series of EEG and balance measures throughout one year post-injury to document the efficacy of EEG and balance measures as relate to differential recovery of patients suffering from MTBI. METHODS Three hundred and eighty subjects at risk for MTBI were initially recruited for baseline testing. Forty nine from this initial subjects pool subsequently suffered a single episode of concussive blow and were tested on day 7, 15, 30 days, 6 months and 12 months post-injury. EEGs were recorded while sitting, standing on the force plate and then on a foam base of support with eyes open/closed conditions. EEG alpha power (8-12 Hz) and its percent suppression from sitting to standing postures were computed. The center of pressure (COP) measures were obtained from the force platform and analyzed for eyes open and eyes closed conditions. RESULTS Percent alpha power suppression from sitting to standing postural conditions significantly increased in MTBI subjects shortly after the injury (p<0.01). Percent alpha power suppression significantly correlated with increased area of COP during standing posture with eye closed (r(2)=0.53, p<0.01). The magnitude of alpha power suppression predicted the rate of recovery of this measure in sub-acute and chronic phases of injury (r(2)=0.609, p<0.01). Finally, 85% of MTBI subjects who showed more than 20% of alpha power suppression in the acute phase of injury did not return to pre-injury status up to 12 months post-injury. CONCLUSIONS The efficacy of serially implemented EEG measures in conjunction with balance assessment over the course of MTBI evolution to document residual cerebral dysfunction was demonstrated. Specifically, alteration of EEG alpha power dynamics in conjunction with balance data in the acute phase of injury with respect to baseline measures may predict the rate of recovery from a single concussive blow. SIGNIFICANCE Neurophysiological measures are excellent tools to assess the status and prognosis of patients with MTBI.
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- Semyon Slobounov
- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, 276 Recreation Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
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PURPOSE We assessed usability and applicability of a rigid, multidirectional steerable videoendoscope (EndActive, Karl Storz GmbH, Tuttlingen, Germany) for endoscopic third ventriculostomy and compared our experience with reports about other multidirectional endoscopes. METHODS The prototype is a 4-mm-diameter rigid videoendoscope with an integrated image sensor comprising an embedded light source, offering a free viewing direction in a range of 160° while the tip itself does not move. In five specimens (ten sides), we introduced the endoscope via precoronal burr holes through the lateral ventricle and foramen of Monro into the third ventricle. The endoscope's tip was positioned at the level of the mamillary bodies and the previously defined anatomical target structures; anteriorly, the optic chiasm, anterior commissure, infundibulum, tuber cinereum and posteriorly, the entrance to the mesencephalic aqueduct and posterior commissure were inspected. RESULTS A single insertion of the videoendoscope was sufficient to explore with the multiplanar viewing mechanism the entire third ventricle. The prototype videoendoscope may be held like a microsurgical instrument in one hand. It is feasible to control movements precisely due to the reduced weight and ergonomic shape of the device. CONCLUSIONS The prototype EndActive has the potential to fit in the current concept of ETV and enrich the setting adding working economy and viewing variability.
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Alteration of brain default network in subacute phase of injury in concussed individuals: resting-state fMRI study. Neuroimage 2011; 59:511-8. [PMID: 21846504 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2011.07.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 229] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2011] [Revised: 07/15/2011] [Accepted: 07/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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There are a number of symptoms, both neurological and behavioral, associated with a single episode of r mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Neuropsychological testing and conventional neuroimaging techniques are not sufficiently sensitive to detect these changes, which adds to the complexity and difficulty in relating symptoms from mTBI to their underlying structural or functional deficits. With the inability of traditional brain imaging techniques to properly assess the severity of brain damage induced by mTBI, there is hope that more advanced neuroimaging applications will be more sensitive, as well as specific, in accurately assessing mTBI. In this study, we used resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate the default mode network (DMN) in the subacute phase of mTBI. Fourteen concussed student-athletes who were asymptomatic based upon clinical symptoms resolution and clearance for aerobic exercise by medical professionals were scanned using resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging. Nine additional asymptomatic yet not medically cleared athletes were recruited to investigate the effect of a single episode of mTBI versus multiple mTBIs on the resting state DMN. In concussed individuals the resting state DMN showed a reduced number of connections and strength of connections in the posterior cingulate and lateral parietal cortices. An increased number of connections and strength of connections was seen in the medial prefrontal cortex. Connections between the left dorso-lateral prefrontal cortex and left lateral parietal cortex showed a significant reduction in magnitude as the number of concussions increased. Regression analysis also indicated an overall loss of connectivity as the number of mTBI episodes increased. Our findings indicate that alterations in the brain resting state default mode network in the subacute phase of injury may be of use clinically in assessing the severity of mTBI and offering some insight into the pathophysiology of the disorder.
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Cao C, Slobounov S. Application of a novel measure of EEG non-stationarity as 'Shannon- entropy of the peak frequency shifting' for detecting residual abnormalities in concussed individuals. Clin Neurophysiol 2011; 122:1314-21. [PMID: 21216191 PMCID: PMC3105191 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2010.12.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2010] [Revised: 12/04/2010] [Accepted: 12/07/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this report was to propose a novel measure of non-stationarity of EEG signals, named Shannon- entropy of the peak frequency shifting (SEPFS). The feasibility of this method was documented comparing this measure with traditional time domain assessment of non-stationarity and its application to EEG data sets obtained from student-athletes before and after suffering a single episode of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) with age-matched normal controls. METHODS Instead of assessing the power density distribution on the time-frequency plane, like previously proposed measures of signal non-stationarity, this new measure is based on the shift of the dominant frequency of the EEG signal over time. We applied SEPFS measure to assess the properties of EEG non-stationarity in subjects before and shortly after they suffered mTBI. Student-athletes at high risk for mTBI (n=265) were tested prior to concussive episodes as a baseline. From this subject pool, 30 athletes who suffered from mTBI were retested on day 30 post-injury. Additional subjects pool (student-athletes without history of concussion, n=30) were recruited and test-re-tested within the same 30 day interval. Thirty-two channels EEG signals were acquired in sitting eyes closed condition. RESULTS The results showed that the SEPFS values significantly decreased in subjects suffering from mTBI. Specifically, reduced EEG non-stationarity was observed in occipital, temporal and central brain areas, indicating the possibility of residual brain dysfunctions in concussed individuals. A similar but less statistically significant trend was observed using traditional time domain analysis of EEG non-stationarity. CONCLUSIONS The proposed measure has at least two merits of interest: (1) it is less affected by the limited resolution of time-frequency representation of the EEG signal; (2) it takes into account the neural characteristics of the EEG signal that have not been considered in previously proposed measures of non-stationarity. SIGNIFICANCE This new method may potentially be used as a complementary tool to assess the alteration of brain functions as a result of mTBI.
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- Cheng Cao
- Department of Kinesiology, 19 Recreation Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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Guskiewicz KM. Balance Assessment in the Management of Sport-Related Concussion. Clin Sports Med 2011; 30:89-102, ix. [PMID: 21074084 DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2010.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Wang Y, Kenyon RV, Keshner EA. Identifying the control of physically and perceptually evoked sway responses with coincident visual scene velocities and tilt of the base of support. Exp Brain Res 2009; 201:663-72. [DOI: 10.1007/s00221-009-2082-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2009] [Accepted: 11/02/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Brosseau-Lachaine O, Gagnon I, Forget R, Faubert J. Mild traumatic brain injury induces prolonged visual processing deficits in children. Brain Inj 2009; 22:657-68. [DOI: 10.1080/02699050802203353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Maskell F, Chiarelli P, Isles R. Dizziness after traumatic brain injury: Results from an interview study. Brain Inj 2009; 21:741-52. [PMID: 17653948 DOI: 10.1080/02699050701472109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dizziness is a commonly reported sequel to traumatic brain injury (TBI). OBJECTIVE To better define the nature of the symptomatology and the impact that dizziness has on the TBI survivor. SETTING A community brain injury rehabilitation programme and a community access programme for TBI survivors. METHOD Focus groups with TBI survivors and individual interviews with TBI survivors and some of their carers. RESULTS The data confirmed that dizziness is difficult for TBI survivors to define and describe and it consists of multiple symptoms. Dizziness also appears to be associated with significant functional difficulties. Additionally, many of the participants of this study reported falling. Carers reported a number of observable signs of dizziness and indicated that they believed they were able to tell when the person they cared for was dizzy. CONCLUSION The results provide information which will help in the development of more appropriate outcome measurement tools for dizziness after a TBI.
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- Fiona Maskell
- Discipline of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia.
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Slobounov S, Cao C, Sebastianelli W. Differential effect of first versus second concussive episodes on wavelet information quality of EEG. Clin Neurophysiol 2009; 120:862-7. [PMID: 19375981 PMCID: PMC2722913 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2009.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2008] [Revised: 03/17/2009] [Accepted: 03/19/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Recent reports have suggested that long-term residual brain dysfunctions from mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) that are often overlooked by clinical criteria may be detected using advanced research methods. The aim of the present study was to examine the feasibility of EEG wavelet information quality measures (EEG-IQ) in monitoring alterations of brain functions as well as to determine the differential rate of recovery between the first and second concussive episodes. METHODS Student-athletes at high risk for MTBI (n=265) were tested prior to concussive episodes as a baseline. From this subject pool, twenty one athletes who suffered from two concussive episodes within one athletic season and were tested on days 7, 14 and 21 post-first and second injuries using a within-subjects design. Specifically, EEG was recorded and processed using wavelet entropy (EEG-IQ) algorithm along with a battery of neuropsychological (NS) tests. Spatial distribution of EEG-IQ and its dynamics in conjunction with NS data were analyzed prior to and after MTBI. RESULTS No neuropsychological deficits were present in concussed subjects beyond 7 days post-injury after first and second concussions. However, EEG-IQ measures were significantly reduced primarily at temporal, parietal and the occipital regions (ROIs) after first and especially after second MTBI (p<0.01) beyond 7 days post-injury. Rate of recovery of EEG-IQ measures was significantly slower after second MTBI compared to those after the first concussion (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS EEG-IQ measures may reveal alterations in the brain of concussed individuals that are most often overlooked by current assessment tools. In this regard, EEG-IQ may potentially be a valuable tool for assessing and monitoring residual brain dysfunction in "asymptomatic" MTBI subjects. SIGNIFICANCE The results demonstrate the potential utility of EEG-IQ measures to classify concussed individuals at various stages of recovery.
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- Semyon Slobounov
- The Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, 268 Recreation Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
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Tippett WJ, Lee JH, Zakzanis KK, Black SE, Mraz R, Graham SJ. Visually navigating a virtual world with real-world impairments: A study of visually and spatially guided performance in individuals with mild cognitive impairments. J Clin Exp Neuropsychol 2009; 31:447-54. [DOI: 10.1080/13803390802251360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- William J. Tippett
- a L. C. Campbell Cognitive Neurology Research Unit , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- d Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- e Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine , Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- b Department of Psychology , Chung-Ang University , Seoul, Korea
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- c Department of Psychology , University of Toronto , Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
- g The Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- a L. C. Campbell Cognitive Neurology Research Unit , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- d Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- e Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine , Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- f University of Toronto , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- e Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine , Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- f University of Toronto , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- d Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- e Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine , Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- f University of Toronto , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- g The Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Cao C, Tutwiler RL, Slobounov S. Automatic classification of athletes with residual functional deficits following concussion by means of EEG signal using support vector machine. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 2008; 16:327-35. [PMID: 18701381 DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2008.918422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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There is a growing body of knowledge indicating long-lasting residual electroencephalography (EEG) abnormalities in concussed athletes that may persist up to 10-year postinjury. Most often, these abnormalities are initially overlooked using traditional concussion assessment tools. Accordingly, premature return to sport participation may lead to recurrent episodes of concussion, increasing the risk of recurrent concussions with more severe consequences. Sixty-one athletes at high risk for concussion (i.e., collegiate rugby and football players) were recruited and underwent EEG baseline assessment. Thirty of these athletes suffered from concussion and were retested at day 30 postinjury. A number of task-related EEG recordings were conducted. A novel classification algorithm, the support vector machine (SVM), was applied as a classifier to identify residual functional abnormalities in athletes suffering from concussion using a multichannel EEG data set. The total accuracy of the classifier using the 10 features was 77.1%. The classifier has a high sensitivity of 96.7% (linear SVM), 80.0% (nonlinear SVM), and a relatively lower but acceptable selectivity of 69.1% (linear SVM) and 75.0% (nonlinear SVM). The major findings of this report are as follows: 1) discriminative features were observed at theta, alpha, and beta frequency bands, 2) the minimal redundancy relevance method was identified as being superior to the univariate t -test method in selecting features for the model calculation, 3) the EEG features selected for the classification model are linked to temporal and occipital areas, and 4) postural parameters influence EEG data set and can be used as discriminative features for the classification model. Overall, this report provides sufficient evidence that 10 EEG features selected for final analysis and SVM may be potentially used in clinical practice for automatic classification of athletes with residual brain functional abnormalities following a concussion episode.
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- Cheng Cao
- Department of Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802 USA.
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Balance control during gait in athletes and non-athletes following concussion. Med Eng Phys 2008; 30:959-67. [PMID: 18243036 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2007.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2007] [Revised: 11/14/2007] [Accepted: 12/14/2007] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Cognitive and motor function are associated following mild traumatic brain injury. Exp Brain Res 2008; 187:563-71. [DOI: 10.1007/s00221-008-1324-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2007] [Accepted: 02/13/2008] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Slobounov S, Cao C, Sebastianelli W, Slobounov E, Newell K. Residual deficits from concussion as revealed by virtual time-to-contact measures of postural stability. Clin Neurophysiol 2008; 119:281-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2007.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2007] [Revised: 10/02/2007] [Accepted: 10/06/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Crooks CY, Zumsteg JM, Bell KR. Traumatic Brain Injury: A Review of Practice Management and Recent Advances. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2007; 18:681-710, vi. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2007.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Slobounov S, Slobounov E, Sebastianelli W, Cao C, Newell K. Differential rate of recovery in athletes after first and second concussion episodes. Neurosurgery 2007; 61:338-44; discussion 344. [PMID: 17762746 DOI: 10.1227/01.neu.0000280001.03578.ff] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Clinical observations suggest that a history of previous concussions may cause a slower recovery of neurological function after recurrent concussion episodes. However, direct examination of this notion has not been provided. This report investigates the differential rate of restoring the visual-kinesthetic integration in collegiate athletes experiencing single versus recurrent concussion episodes. METHODS One hundred sixty collegiate athletes were tested preseason using multimodal research methodology. Of these, 38 experienced mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) and were tested on Days 10, 15, and 30 after injury. Nine of these MTBI patients experienced a second MTBI within 1 year after the first brain injury and were retested. The postconcussion symptoms checklist, neuropsychological evaluations, and postural responses to visual field motion were recorded using a virtual reality environment. RESULTS All patients were asymptomatic at Day 10 of testing and were cleared for sport participation based on clinical symptoms resolution. Balance deficits, as evident by incoherence with visual field motion postural responses, were present at least 30 days after injury (P < 0.001). Most importantly, the rate of balance symptoms restoration was significantly reduced after a recurrent, second concussion (P < 0.001) compared with those after the first concussion. CONCLUSION The findings of this study confirm our previous research indicating the presence of long-term residual visual-motor disintegration in concussed individuals with normal neuropsychological measures. Most importantly, athletes with a history of previous concussion demonstrate significantly slower rates of recovery of neurological functions after the second episode of MTBI.
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- Semyon Slobounov
- Department of Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA.
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