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Cognition And Academic Performance Of Division Ii Football Players During Noncompetitive And Competitive Seasons, Jeanne Lojovich Pt, Phd, Megan Dowdal-Osborn Pt, Phd, T. Butler Spt, K. Cromwell Spt, P. Jennings Spt, K. Martin Spt
Cognition And Academic Performance Of Division Ii Football Players During Noncompetitive And Competitive Seasons, Jeanne Lojovich Pt, Phd, Megan Dowdal-Osborn Pt, Phd, T. Butler Spt, K. Cromwell Spt, P. Jennings Spt, K. Martin Spt
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Introduction
Background:
- Repetitive head impacts (RHIs) are multiple sub-concussive forces that may result from either a direct or indirect impact to the head or body over a period of time that result with no presence of symptoms immediately following the mechanism.
- Football players are at an increased risk of repeated head injuries.
- Athletes who have experienced RHIs are hypothesized to have increased negative effects on their academic tolerance, mental health, and cognition compared to their peers.
Purpose:
- The purpose of this study is to compare the cognition, mental health, and academic tolerance of Division II football players during a non-competitive …