TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Neuropsychological dysfunction following repeat concussions in jockeys
JO  - Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
A1  - Wall, S. E.
A1  - Williams, W. Huw
A1  - Cartwright-Hatton, S
A1  - Kelly, T. P.
A1  - Murray, J.
A1  - Murray, M.
A1  - Owen, A.
A1  - Turner, Moriah
SP  - 518
EP  - 520
VL  - 77
IS  - 4
N2  - BACKGROUND: Single and repeat concussions have a high prevalence in sport. However, there is limited research into longterm risks associated with single and repeat concussions. OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of single and repeat historical concussions on the neuropsychological functioning and neurological reports of licensed jockeys. METHODS: Six hundred and ninety eight licensed jockeys in the UK were assessed for neurological and neuropsychological symptoms of concussion at least three months after potential episodes. RESULTS: Jockeys reporting multiple historical injuries versus a single injury showed reliable decrements on a measure of response inhibition and, to a less robust degree, on divided attention. Younger adults showed greater vulnerability. CONCLUSIONS: Repeated concussion is associated with reliable decrements in cognitive performance--even after a three month window for recent recovery.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-3050
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.2004.061044
ID  - ref1
ER  -