An effect of multiple concussion on corticoexcitability of lower extremity muscles: a pilot study

K
Keisuke Kawata

Primary Investigator

Overview

It has been determined that athletes who have sustained a concussion are at a higher risk of sustaining a lower extremity musculoskeletal injury. However, the exact cause or mechanism of this increased risk has not been established. The purpose of this research study is to determine whether individuals' brain signal to lower limb muscles is less excitable if the person has sustained 2 or more concussions in the past.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    Concussions
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 26 Years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria: 

  • Subjects between 18-26 years old
  • No history of concussion for a control group.
  • At least 2 or more concussion history for a concussion group
  • 2 or more concussions for the concussion group are self-reported, but those concussions must be diagnosed by either physician or athletic trainers (as we ask this in the concussion questionnaire). Subjects must be free of concussion in the past 6 months to exclude any acute/subacute effects from recent concussion.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Participants will be excluded if their most recent concussion happened within the 6 months from the study.
  • Participants will be excluded if they have any neurodegenerative conditions, sleep disorders, and/or if they have had a lower extremity injury in the last year.
  • Female participants will be excluded if they are pregnant.

Updated on 20 Nov 2022. Study ID: 1904608779

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