TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Physiological and performance measures for baseline concussion assessment
JO  - Journal of sport rehabilitation
A1  - Dobney, Danielle M.
A1  - Thomas, Scott G.
A1  - Taha, Tim
A1  - Keightley, Michelle
SP  - 312
EP  - 318
VL  - 27
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1056-6716
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2017-0038
ID  - ref1
ER  -