Musculoskeletal injuries as well as concussions can produce cognitive impairment during the recovery period, as measured by computerized tests, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Researchers analyzed 72 intercollegiate athletes who completed preseason baseline cognitive testing and follow-up assessments using the Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics. When the athletes were injured, they were tested again within 72 hours of injury.
The group of athletes who sustained concussions performed poorly on the tests compared to the athletes who hadn't sustained injuries following subtests of ANAM at the follow-up. Additionally, the athletes with musculoskeletal injuries also performed worse than those with no injuries on the Match to Sample subtest. There weren't any significant differences between athletes with musculoskeletal injuries and those with concussions on all subtests.
Read the abstract about cognitive impairment after injuries.
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Researchers analyzed 72 intercollegiate athletes who completed preseason baseline cognitive testing and follow-up assessments using the Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics. When the athletes were injured, they were tested again within 72 hours of injury.
The group of athletes who sustained concussions performed poorly on the tests compared to the athletes who hadn't sustained injuries following subtests of ANAM at the follow-up. Additionally, the athletes with musculoskeletal injuries also performed worse than those with no injuries on the Match to Sample subtest. There weren't any significant differences between athletes with musculoskeletal injuries and those with concussions on all subtests.
Read the abstract about cognitive impairment after injuries.
Related Articles on Sports Medicine:
Study Examines On-Field Symptoms of Concussion
Study Compares Shoulder Motion in Injured and Uninjured Athletes
Study: Shockwave Therapy No Better Than Placebo for Patellar Tendinopathy