Abreu, Marcos A; Edwards, Wirt; Spradley, Brandon D
The War Against Concussions Journal Article
In: Sport Journal, pp. 1–12, 2016, ISBN: 15439518.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *BRAIN -- Concussion, *COLLEGE athletes, *DIAGNOSIS, *DISEASE complications, *FOOTBALL injuries, *HIGH school athletes, *PREVENTION, *PROFESSIONAL sports, *SAFETY hats, *SPORTS medicine, *SPORTS participation, *SYMPTOMS, Concussion, concussion evaluation, Concussion management, concussion prevention technology, DISCLOSURE, football helmet concussion reducing design, football helmet concussion reducing design., Return-to-play
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Hecimovicha, Mark; Kingb, Doug; Maraisc, Ida
Player and parent concussion knowledge and awareness in youth Australian Rules Football Journal Article
In: Sport Journal, pp. 1–19, 2016, ISBN: 15439518.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *ACADEMIC achievement, *BRAIN -- Concussion, *FIRST aid in illness & injury, *FOOTBALL injuries, *SLEEP disorders, *SPORTS participation, *SYMPTOMS, ADOLESCENCE, Australia, Australian Rules football, AWARENESS, Concussion, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, HEALTH literacy, Parent, PARENTS -- Attitudes, PROBABILITY theory, Questionnaires, STATISTICAL significance, Treatment, Youth
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Westermann, Robert W; Kerr, Zachary Y; Wehr, Peter; Amendola, Annuziato
Increasing Lower Extremity Injury Rates Across the 2009-2010 to 2014-2015 Seasons of National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Journal Article
In: American Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 44, no. 12, pp. 3230–3236, 2016, ISBN: 03635465.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *ANKLE wounds, *BRAIN -- Concussion, *COLLEGE athletes, *COLLEGE sports, *EPIDEMIOLOGY, *FOOTBALL injuries, *KNEE -- Wounds & injuries, *LEG -- Wounds & injuries, *PREVENTION, *SPORTS -- Societies, ankle injury, Concussion, CONFIDENCE intervals, DATA analysis -- Software, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, etc., football, IOWA, knee, LONGITUDINAL method, ODDS ratio, RESEARCH, RESEARCH -- Finance, RESEARCH -- Methodology, rule change, UNITED States
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Herbert, David L
Recent Study Concludes That Add-Ons to Helmets Do Not Stop Concussions Journal Article
In: Exercise, Sports & Sports Medicine Standards & Malpractice Reporter, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 40, 2015, ISBN: 21646864.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *BRAIN -- Concussion, *FOOTBALL injuries, *PREVENTION, *SAFETY hats, PRODUCT design
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Etherton, Elizabeth
Systematic Negligence: The NCAA Concussion Management Plan and Its Limitations Journal Article
In: Sports Lawyers Journal, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 1–43, 2014, ISBN: 10895191.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *BRAIN -- Concussion, *CHRONIC traumatic encephalopathy, *COLLEGE athletes -- Wounds & injuries, *FOOTBALL injuries, NATIONAL Collegiate Athletic Association, NATIONAL Football League
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KrzeminskI, David E; Goetz, James T; Janisse, Andrew P; Lippa, Nadine M; Gould, Trenton E; RawlinS, James W; Piland, Scott G
Investigation of linear impact energy management and product claims of a novel American football helmet liner component Journal Article
In: Sports Technology, vol. 4, no. 1/2, pp. 65–76, 2011, ISBN: 19346182.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *Athletes, *FOOTBALL equipment, *FOOTBALL helmets, *FOOTBALL injuries, *PROTECTIVE equipment (Sporting goods), *SPORTS -- Safety measures, *SPORTS injuries, air chamber, brain injury of concussion, DESIGN & construction, energy absorber, Helmet, impact energy attenuation, SOCIAL aspects
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Abreu, Marcos A; Edwards, Wirt; Spradley, Brandon D
The War Against Concussions Journal Article
In: Sport Journal, pp. 1–12, 2016, ISBN: 15439518.
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Hecimovicha, Mark; Kingb, Doug; Maraisc, Ida
Player and parent concussion knowledge and awareness in youth Australian Rules Football Journal Article
In: Sport Journal, pp. 1–19, 2016, ISBN: 15439518.
@article{Hecimovicha2016,
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Westermann, Robert W; Kerr, Zachary Y; Wehr, Peter; Amendola, Annuziato
Increasing Lower Extremity Injury Rates Across the 2009-2010 to 2014-2015 Seasons of National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Journal Article
In: American Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 44, no. 12, pp. 3230–3236, 2016, ISBN: 03635465.
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title = {Increasing Lower Extremity Injury Rates Across the 2009-2010 to 2014-2015 Seasons of National Collegiate Athletic Association Football},
author = {Westermann, Robert W and Kerr, Zachary Y and Wehr, Peter and Amendola, Annuziato},
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journal = {American Journal of Sports Medicine},
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Herbert, David L
Recent Study Concludes That Add-Ons to Helmets Do Not Stop Concussions Journal Article
In: Exercise, Sports & Sports Medicine Standards & Malpractice Reporter, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 40, 2015, ISBN: 21646864.
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Etherton, Elizabeth
Systematic Negligence: The NCAA Concussion Management Plan and Its Limitations Journal Article
In: Sports Lawyers Journal, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 1–43, 2014, ISBN: 10895191.
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KrzeminskI, David E; Goetz, James T; Janisse, Andrew P; Lippa, Nadine M; Gould, Trenton E; RawlinS, James W; Piland, Scott G
Investigation of linear impact energy management and product claims of a novel American football helmet liner component Journal Article
In: Sports Technology, vol. 4, no. 1/2, pp. 65–76, 2011, ISBN: 19346182.
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Abreu, Marcos A; Edwards, Wirt; Spradley, Brandon D
The War Against Concussions Journal Article
In: Sport Journal, pp. 1–12, 2016, ISBN: 15439518.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *BRAIN -- Concussion, *COLLEGE athletes, *DIAGNOSIS, *DISEASE complications, *FOOTBALL injuries, *HIGH school athletes, *PREVENTION, *PROFESSIONAL sports, *SAFETY hats, *SPORTS medicine, *SPORTS participation, *SYMPTOMS, Concussion, concussion evaluation, Concussion management, concussion prevention technology, DISCLOSURE, football helmet concussion reducing design, football helmet concussion reducing design., Return-to-play
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Hecimovicha, Mark; Kingb, Doug; Maraisc, Ida
Player and parent concussion knowledge and awareness in youth Australian Rules Football Journal Article
In: Sport Journal, pp. 1–19, 2016, ISBN: 15439518.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *ACADEMIC achievement, *BRAIN -- Concussion, *FIRST aid in illness & injury, *FOOTBALL injuries, *SLEEP disorders, *SPORTS participation, *SYMPTOMS, ADOLESCENCE, Australia, Australian Rules football, AWARENESS, Concussion, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, HEALTH literacy, Parent, PARENTS -- Attitudes, PROBABILITY theory, Questionnaires, STATISTICAL significance, Treatment, Youth
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journal = {Sport Journal},
pages = {1--19},
abstract = {Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure concussion knowledge and awareness of youth Australian Rules Football players and parents. Secondary aims were examining if player's maturity in age, history of concussion and years played and parents who have undergone first aid and concussion training would increase knowledge. Methods: 1,441 parents and 284 youth ARF players completed a 23-item concussion knowledge survey consisting of three areas: concussion symptoms, management, and return-to-play criteria. Results: There was significant difference in knowledge of concussion management and return-to play criteria between players and parents (p= less than 0.01). Players age, years played and history of concussion did not increase knowledge, however, parents with concussion training had significantly higher scores than those without (p= less than 0.01). Some return-to-play criteria and signs and symptom not thought to be associated with concussion such as disturbed sleeping and difficulty studying were difficult for both groups to associate as related to concussion. Conclusions: Future concussion education opportunities for player and parents need to focus on return-to-play criteria and uncommon signs and symptoms such as sleep disturbances and problems studying. Applications in sport: The findings reflect certain areas that need to be incorporated into educational opportunities for players and parents, especially those who have limited access to qualified health care professionals such as ATC's. Although there is minimal evidence supporting concussion educational opportunities, awareness and knowledge of concussion is the greatest positive influence for symptom reporting among young athletes. However, the ideal delivery mode and educational content for interventions appropriate to each group has yet to be identified so steps such as defining the target group, measuring their level of awareness and knowledge, and monitoring of effectiveness. Overall, the goal should be to provide at least the basic information regarding concussion but as the results of this study demonstrate ensure lesser known aspects such as return-to-play criteria and signs and symptoms such as sleep disturbances and difficulty studying or concentrating are incorporated. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR},
keywords = {*ACADEMIC achievement, *BRAIN -- Concussion, *FIRST aid in illness \& injury, *FOOTBALL injuries, *SLEEP disorders, *SPORTS participation, *SYMPTOMS, ADOLESCENCE, Australia, Australian Rules football, AWARENESS, Concussion, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, HEALTH literacy, Parent, PARENTS -- Attitudes, PROBABILITY theory, Questionnaires, STATISTICAL significance, Treatment, Youth},
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}
Westermann, Robert W; Kerr, Zachary Y; Wehr, Peter; Amendola, Annuziato
Increasing Lower Extremity Injury Rates Across the 2009-2010 to 2014-2015 Seasons of National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Journal Article
In: American Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 44, no. 12, pp. 3230–3236, 2016, ISBN: 03635465.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *ANKLE wounds, *BRAIN -- Concussion, *COLLEGE athletes, *COLLEGE sports, *EPIDEMIOLOGY, *FOOTBALL injuries, *KNEE -- Wounds & injuries, *LEG -- Wounds & injuries, *PREVENTION, *SPORTS -- Societies, ankle injury, Concussion, CONFIDENCE intervals, DATA analysis -- Software, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, etc., football, IOWA, knee, LONGITUDINAL method, ODDS ratio, RESEARCH, RESEARCH -- Finance, RESEARCH -- Methodology, rule change, UNITED States
@article{Westermann2016,
title = {Increasing Lower Extremity Injury Rates Across the 2009-2010 to 2014-2015 Seasons of National Collegiate Athletic Association Football},
author = {Westermann, Robert W and Kerr, Zachary Y and Wehr, Peter and Amendola, Annuziato},
isbn = {03635465},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {American Journal of Sports Medicine},
volume = {44},
number = {12},
pages = {3230--3236},
abstract = {Background: Sports-related concussions (SRCs) have gained increased societal interest in the past decade. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has implemented legislation and rule changes to decrease the incidence and risk of head injury impacts. The “targeting” rule forbids initiating contact with the crown of a helmet and targeting defenseless players in the head and neck area; however, there are concerns that this rule change has unintentionally led to an increased incidence of lower extremity injuries. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the change in lower extremity injury rates in NCAA football during the 2009-2010 to 2014-2015 seasons. We hypothesized that the lower extremity injury rate has increased across the time period. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Methods: Sixty-eight NCAA football programs provided 153 team-seasons of data to the NCAA Injury Surveillance Program. Lower extremity injuries (ie, hip/groin, upper leg/thigh, knee, lower leg/Achilles, foot/toes) and SRCs sustained during NCAA football games were examined. We calculated injury rates per 1000 athlete-exposures (AEs) for lower extremity injuries and SRCs. Rate ratios (RRs) compared injury rates between the 2009-2010 to 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 to 2014-2015 seasons. Results: Overall, 2400 lower extremity injuries were reported during the 2009-2010 to 2014-2015 seasons; most were to the knee (33.6%) and ankle (28.5%) and caused by player contact (59.2%). The lower extremity injury rate increased in 2012-2013 to 2014-2015 compared with 2009-2010 to 2011-2012 (23.55 vs 20.45/1000 AEs, respectively; RR, 1.15; 95% CI, 1.06-1.25). This finding was retained when restricted to injuries due to player contact (RR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.07-1.32) but not for injuries due to noncontact/overuse (RR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.80-1.14). When examining player contact injury rates by anatomic site, only ankle injuries had an increase (RR, 1.36; 95% CI, 1.13-1.64). The SRC rate also increased in 2012-2013 to 2014-2015 compared with 2009-2010 to 2011-2012 (3.52 vs 2.63/1000 AEs, respectively; RR, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.08-1.66). Conclusion: The lower extremity injury rate has increased in NCAA football athletes. Similarly, SRC rates have increased, although this may be caused by concurrent policies related to better education, identification, and management. Targeting rule changes may be contributing to increased rates of player contact\textendashrelated ankle injuries. Alongside continued surveillance research to examine longitudinal time trends, more in-depth individual-level examinations of how targeting rule changes influence coaching and player behaviors are warranted. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR},
keywords = {*ANKLE wounds, *BRAIN -- Concussion, *COLLEGE athletes, *COLLEGE sports, *EPIDEMIOLOGY, *FOOTBALL injuries, *KNEE -- Wounds \& injuries, *LEG -- Wounds \& injuries, *PREVENTION, *SPORTS -- Societies, ankle injury, Concussion, CONFIDENCE intervals, DATA analysis -- Software, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, etc., football, IOWA, knee, LONGITUDINAL method, ODDS ratio, RESEARCH, RESEARCH -- Finance, RESEARCH -- Methodology, rule change, UNITED States},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Herbert, David L
Recent Study Concludes That Add-Ons to Helmets Do Not Stop Concussions Journal Article
In: Exercise, Sports & Sports Medicine Standards & Malpractice Reporter, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 40, 2015, ISBN: 21646864.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *BRAIN -- Concussion, *FOOTBALL injuries, *PREVENTION, *SAFETY hats, PRODUCT design
@article{Herbert2015,
title = {Recent Study Concludes That Add-Ons to Helmets Do Not Stop Concussions},
author = {Herbert, David L},
isbn = {21646864},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Exercise, Sports \& Sports Medicine Standards \& Malpractice Reporter},
volume = {4},
number = {3},
pages = {40},
abstract = {The article focuses on a study related to effect of add-ons to helmets in an effort to prevent concussions and mentions that addition of external pads and friction-reducing treatments to football helmets can reduce the risks of concussion in wearers.},
keywords = {*BRAIN -- Concussion, *FOOTBALL injuries, *PREVENTION, *SAFETY hats, PRODUCT design},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Etherton, Elizabeth
Systematic Negligence: The NCAA Concussion Management Plan and Its Limitations Journal Article
In: Sports Lawyers Journal, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 1–43, 2014, ISBN: 10895191.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *BRAIN -- Concussion, *CHRONIC traumatic encephalopathy, *COLLEGE athletes -- Wounds & injuries, *FOOTBALL injuries, NATIONAL Collegiate Athletic Association, NATIONAL Football League
@article{Etherton2014,
title = {Systematic Negligence: The NCAA Concussion Management Plan and Its Limitations},
author = {Etherton, Elizabeth},
isbn = {10895191},
year = {2014},
date = {2014-01-01},
journal = {Sports Lawyers Journal},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {1--43},
abstract = {The article discusses the concussion management plan and its shortcomings that was developed by the U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Topics covered include information on the classifications of concussion cases such as second impact syndrome, subconcussive hits and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Also presented is an overview of the National Football League concussion management protocols.},
keywords = {*BRAIN -- Concussion, *CHRONIC traumatic encephalopathy, *COLLEGE athletes -- Wounds \& injuries, *FOOTBALL injuries, NATIONAL Collegiate Athletic Association, NATIONAL Football League},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
KrzeminskI, David E; Goetz, James T; Janisse, Andrew P; Lippa, Nadine M; Gould, Trenton E; RawlinS, James W; Piland, Scott G
Investigation of linear impact energy management and product claims of a novel American football helmet liner component Journal Article
In: Sports Technology, vol. 4, no. 1/2, pp. 65–76, 2011, ISBN: 19346182.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *Athletes, *FOOTBALL equipment, *FOOTBALL helmets, *FOOTBALL injuries, *PROTECTIVE equipment (Sporting goods), *SPORTS -- Safety measures, *SPORTS injuries, air chamber, brain injury of concussion, DESIGN & construction, energy absorber, Helmet, impact energy attenuation, SOCIAL aspects
@article{KrzeminskI2011,
title = {Investigation of linear impact energy management and product claims of a novel American football helmet liner component},
author = {KrzeminskI, David E and Goetz, James T and Janisse, Andrew P and Lippa, Nadine M and Gould, Trenton E and RawlinS, James W and Piland, Scott G},
isbn = {19346182},
year = {2011},
date = {2011-01-01},
journal = {Sports Technology},
volume = {4},
number = {1/2},
pages = {65--76},
abstract = {The article discusses a study concerning the linear impact energy management and high prevalence of the brain injury of concussion in athletes. It states the products claims of novel American football helmet and protective technologies. It also emphasizes the request of the American football to conduct investigations involving the increasing rate of concussive injuries.},
keywords = {*Athletes, *FOOTBALL equipment, *FOOTBALL helmets, *FOOTBALL injuries, *PROTECTIVE equipment (Sporting goods), *SPORTS -- Safety measures, *SPORTS injuries, air chamber, brain injury of concussion, DESIGN \& construction, energy absorber, Helmet, impact energy attenuation, SOCIAL aspects},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}