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Lower Extremity Risk Assessment In Athletes Following A Traumatic Brain Injury, Carlos D. Villalpando
Lower Extremity Risk Assessment In Athletes Following A Traumatic Brain Injury, Carlos D. Villalpando
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Background: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Concussions are a major health disorder. Continued research regarding the impact of concussions on athletes has led to an increased risk for lower extremity injury across a variety of populations following head trauma. Guidelines from the CDC use a self-reported symptom and cognitive examination for return to play.
Purpose: Current recommended guidelines increase the risk of lower extremity injury due to failure of identifying neurological deficits that persist following a concussion. This literature review aims to identify if athletes diagnosed with a concussion are at an increased risk …