@article{ref1,
title="Physiological and performance measures for baseline concussion assessment",
journal="Journal of sport rehabilitation",
year="2018",
author="Dobney, Danielle M. and Thomas, Scott G. and Taha, Tim and Keightley, Michelle",
volume="27",
number="4",
pages="312-318",
abstract="CONTEXT: Baseline testing is a common strategy for concussion assessment and management. Research continues to evaluate novel measures for potential to improve baseline testing methods. <br><br>OBJECTIVES: The primary objective was to; 1) determine the feasibility of including physiological, neuromuscular and mood measures as part of baseline concussion testing protocol, 2) describe typical values in a varsity athlete sample, and 3) estimate the influence of concussion history on these baseline measures. <br><br>DESIGN: Prospective observational study. SETTING: University Athletic Therapy Clinic. PARTICIPANTS: 100 varsity athletes. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Frequency and domain measures of heart rate variability (HRV), blood pressure (BP), grip strength, Profile of Mood States and the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool-2. <br><br>RESULTS: Physiological, neuromuscular performance and mood measures were feasible at baseline. Participants with a history of two or more previous concussions displayed significantly higher diastolic blood pressure. Females reported higher total mood disturbance compared to males. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Physiological and neuromuscular performance measures are safe and feasible as baseline concussion assessment outcomes. History of concussion may have an influence on diastolic blood pressure.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1056-6716",
doi="10.1123/jsr.2017-0038",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2017-0038"
}