Citation

Livingston SC, Saliba EN, Goodkin HP, Barth JT, Hertel JN, Ingersoll CD. Brain Inj. 2010; 24(6): 904-913.

Affiliation

Division of Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/02699051003789245

PMID

20433286

Abstract

Background: Assessment of concussion is primarily based on self-reported symptoms, neurological examination and neuropsychological testing. The neurophysiologic sequelae and the integrity of the corticomotor pathways could be obtained by evaluating motor evoked potentials (MEPs). Objectives: To compare MEPs obtained through transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in acutely concussed and non-concussed collegiate athletes. Methods: Eighteen collegiate athletes (12 males, six females, aged 20.4 +/- 1.3 years) including nine subjects with acute concussion ( 0.05). Conclusion: MEP abnormalities among acutely concussed collegiate athletes provide direct electrophysiologic evidence for the immediate effects of concussion.

Language: en