1) Concussion education is needed for athletes, parents, coaches and medical professionals to improve recognition and management of concussions.
2) Studies show educational interventions can improve immediate knowledge but longer term effects on behavior change are unclear.
3) A public health framework including surveillance, identifying risk factors, developing interventions and evaluating outcomes may help increase reporting and proper management of concussions.
4) Effective education requires understanding barriers, tailoring messages and delivery to different audiences, and evaluating impact on behaviors over time.
This document discusses mood and sleep disorders that can occur after concussions. It notes that common sleep issues include insomnia, hypersomnia, and poor sleep quality. Poor sleep after concussions is associated with prolonged recovery times and worse outcomes. It also discusses the high rates of mood issues like anxiety and depression after concussions. Treatment options discussed include sleep hygiene, melatonin, CBT-I, and medications. The relationship between sleep, mood, and concussion recovery is bi-directional, so screening and treating both is important for optimal recovery.
Avoiding tech neck: adverting biomechanical dysfunction from the use of techn...Chiropractic Economics
Tech Neck is the term used to describe the injuries and pain sustained from looking down at wireless devices.
Tech Neck Symptoms include:
Chronic Headaches
Upper Back Pain
Shoulder Pain
Neck Pain
Curvature of the Spine
This document summarizes a presentation on concussions and cervical injuries. It discusses how concussions are caused by rotational forces on the brain and shares similarities in symptoms with cervical injuries, which result from neck muscle strains. Tests are presented to differentiate between concussion and cervical injury. The risk of lower extremity injuries in the 6 months following a concussion is significantly higher than in non-concussed athletes, with the knee and ankle being most commonly injured. Ongoing balance and strength training is recommended for several months after concussion recovery to prevent future injuries.
Tamara Valovich McLeod, Ph.D. - "The Impact of Sport-Related Injury on Health...youth_nex
The Youth-Nex Conference on Physical Health and Well-Being for Youth, Oct 10 & 11, 2013, University of Virginia
Tamara Valovich McLeod, Ph.D. - "The Impact of Sport-Related Injury on Health-Related Quality of Life"
Valovich McLeod is the John P. Wood, D.O., Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine and a Professor in the Athletic Training Program at A.T. Still University.
Panel 5 -- Injury Prevention and Treatment. While being physically active is important for positive youth development, injuries can result. This panel will discuss ways to minimize injury, particularly concussions, while addressing the impact of sport-related injury on quality of life. The panel will also provide a blueprint for encouraging life-long physical activity.
Website: http://bit.ly/YNCONF13
1) Concussion education is needed for athletes, parents, coaches and medical professionals to improve recognition and management of concussions.
2) Studies show educational interventions can improve immediate knowledge but longer term effects on behavior change are unclear.
3) A public health framework including surveillance, identifying risk factors, developing interventions and evaluating outcomes may help increase reporting and proper management of concussions.
4) Effective education requires understanding barriers, tailoring messages and delivery to different audiences, and evaluating impact on behaviors over time.
This document discusses mood and sleep disorders that can occur after concussions. It notes that common sleep issues include insomnia, hypersomnia, and poor sleep quality. Poor sleep after concussions is associated with prolonged recovery times and worse outcomes. It also discusses the high rates of mood issues like anxiety and depression after concussions. Treatment options discussed include sleep hygiene, melatonin, CBT-I, and medications. The relationship between sleep, mood, and concussion recovery is bi-directional, so screening and treating both is important for optimal recovery.
Avoiding tech neck: adverting biomechanical dysfunction from the use of techn...Chiropractic Economics
Tech Neck is the term used to describe the injuries and pain sustained from looking down at wireless devices.
Tech Neck Symptoms include:
Chronic Headaches
Upper Back Pain
Shoulder Pain
Neck Pain
Curvature of the Spine
This document summarizes a presentation on concussions and cervical injuries. It discusses how concussions are caused by rotational forces on the brain and shares similarities in symptoms with cervical injuries, which result from neck muscle strains. Tests are presented to differentiate between concussion and cervical injury. The risk of lower extremity injuries in the 6 months following a concussion is significantly higher than in non-concussed athletes, with the knee and ankle being most commonly injured. Ongoing balance and strength training is recommended for several months after concussion recovery to prevent future injuries.
Tamara Valovich McLeod, Ph.D. - "The Impact of Sport-Related Injury on Health...youth_nex
The Youth-Nex Conference on Physical Health and Well-Being for Youth, Oct 10 & 11, 2013, University of Virginia
Tamara Valovich McLeod, Ph.D. - "The Impact of Sport-Related Injury on Health-Related Quality of Life"
Valovich McLeod is the John P. Wood, D.O., Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine and a Professor in the Athletic Training Program at A.T. Still University.
Panel 5 -- Injury Prevention and Treatment. While being physically active is important for positive youth development, injuries can result. This panel will discuss ways to minimize injury, particularly concussions, while addressing the impact of sport-related injury on quality of life. The panel will also provide a blueprint for encouraging life-long physical activity.
Website: http://bit.ly/YNCONF13
This document discusses an approach to returning to play after a concussion. It begins by reviewing the neurological domains commonly affected - exercise tolerance, visual/vestibular function, mood, and cognition. It then outlines a systems-based approach to rehabilitation, addressing each domain through sub-symptom threshold exercise, vision therapy, managing cognitive load, and monitoring mood. Finally, it discusses return to play protocols and managing complex cases, emphasizing the need for a graduated, multi-disciplinary approach focusing on symptom resolution over timelines.
This document provides an overview of concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation exercises. It defines a concussion, describes how they occur and affect the brain. Assessment tools like VOMS and BESS are outlined to screen for vestibular and balance issues. A multi-disciplinary approach to management is recommended. The presentation then details vestibular exercises including gaze stability, habituation, static and dynamic balance training as well as cardiovascular exercise. Proper progression of an individualized home exercise program over 6-12 weeks is emphasized for recovery.
Donna K. Broshek - "Sports Concussions in Children and Adolescents" youth_nex
The Youth-Nex Conference on Physical Health and Well-Being for Youth, Oct 10 & 11, 2013, University of Virginia
Donna K. Broshek - "Sports Concussions in Children and Adolescents"
Broshek is an Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Neurocognitive Assessment Lab at the University of Virginia Medical School.
Panel 5 -- Injury Prevention and Treatment. While being physically active is important for positive youth development, injuries can result. This panel will discuss ways to minimize injury, particularly concussions, while addressing the impact of sport-related injury on quality of life. The panel will also provide a blueprint for encouraging life-long physical activity.
Website: http://bit.ly/YNCONF13
This document discusses sport psychology and concussions. It provides an introduction to the field of exercise/sport psychology and how psychological interventions can improve physical performance. It then focuses on football and concussions, how sport psychology is leading efforts to better understand and prevent concussions through improved detection and treatment methods. It also examines case studies of NFL players and discusses characteristics and risks of concussions, especially in younger athletes. General information on concussion rates, risks, diagnosis, treatment recommendations and prevention strategies are also summarized.
This document provides the schedule and objectives for a concussion symposium on September 12, 2020. The full-day virtual event will feature several speakers presenting on topics such as best practices in concussion care, return to learn and play protocols, post-concussion headaches and migraines, cervicogenic deficits, mood and sleep disorders, COVID-19 guidelines, and a multidisciplinary rehabilitation panel. The symposium aims to educate health care professionals, athletic trainers, and physical therapists on defining and managing different aspects of concussion care. It will offer up to 4 continuing education credits for physicians and athletic trainers.
Effectiveness of Stretch Interventions for Children With Neuromuscular Disabi...Sarah Craig
This systematic review examined the effectiveness of stretch interventions for children with neuromuscular disabilities. Sixteen studies were included, with sample sizes ranging from 14 to 1110 participants. The studies evaluated casting, orthoses, passive stretching, and supported standing programs. Low-grade evidence suggests casting can temporarily increase ankle range of motion. Orthoses may improve gait parameters while worn. Supported standing programs may improve bone mineral density. However, there is limited evidence stretch interventions benefit body functions and structures. The evidence is also inconclusive regarding whether stretching prevents contractures or impacts activity or participation. Overall, the methodological quality of included studies was poor.
Perceived barriers to exercise in people with spinal cord injury igbenito777
This document summarizes a study that surveyed 72 individuals with spinal cord injuries about perceived barriers to exercise. The top barriers reported were lack of motivation, lack of energy, cost of exercise programs, lack of knowledge about where to exercise, and lack of interest. Barriers related to accessibility of facilities and lack of knowledgeable instructors were also commonly reported. Those with tetraplegia reported greater concerns about exercise difficulty and health limitations. Reporting more barriers was associated with higher stress levels. The study aims to identify barriers to help increase participation in exercise, which can improve health outcomes for those with spinal cord injuries.
Regular physical exercise is associated with cognitive benefits for adults:
1) Aerobic exercise improves attention, processing speed, executive function, and memory in adults. Longer exercise periods are linked to greater gains in attention and processing speed.
2) Moderate aerobic training for 8 weeks significantly improved cognitive processing speed over 100% in young adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
3) Higher levels of physical activity are associated with larger hippocampal volume, an important brain region for memory and spatial representation, in healthy middle-aged adults.
1) The document provides an overview of falls prevention and treatment for older adults. It discusses epidemiology facts about falls and examines assessment strategies across four domains: medical, cognitive, functional, and environmental.
2) Key points covered include that 25% of community-dwelling older adults fall each year, with 5-10% of falls causing serious injuries like fractures. Falls are also the most common cause of traumatic brain injury in the elderly.
3) The document emphasizes the importance of assessing multiple risk factors across different domains to identify potentially treatable diagnoses. It provides examples of medical, cognitive, functional, and environmental risk factors and stresses that etiologies of falls are usually multifactorial.
Concussion in the pediatric athlete is fought with difficult decision trees, pressure from parents and coaches, and potential for serious harm and even death if mismanaged. Jordan G. Roberts, PA-C discusses an overview of what's new in this rapidly evolving field at the AAPA national meeting in May 2018.
The Chiro Hub is at the forefront of providing advanced treatment in the field of balance, dizziness and postural disorders. Physiosensing, using unparalleled accuracy in obtaining objective measures, is superior when it comes to the management of conditions such as concussion, whiplash, neurologic and orthopaedic conditions.
Practical management of ataxia and balance impairment: Part 2MS Trust
This presentation by Dr Lisa Bunn looks at the practical management of ataxia and balance impairment among people with MS. It includes information on assessing ataxia, the rehabilitation of balance, and relevant research studies.
It was presented at the MS Trust Annual Conference in November 2013.
The brain is the most active organ in the body and therefore very sensitive to daily stresses. Getting the right amount of exercise, proper nutrition, cognitive stimulation and adequate sleep enhances brain structure and function throughout our lives.
Great minds over the ages have known that physical activity is necessary to keep the mind strong and clear. Aerobic exercise improves cognitive function in humans, produces increases in brain volume, stimulates neurogenesis and synaptogenesis, and increases neurotrophic factors in different areas of the brain. Physical exercise may protect the brain against reduction in cognitive functions in the elderly and delay the onset and slow down the progression of Alzheimer disease.
The loss of strength, cognitive function and stamina attributed to aging is in part caused by reduced physical activity. Inactivity increases with age. By age 75, about 1 in 3 men and 1 in 2 women engage in no physical activity. Among adults aged 65 years and older, walking and gardening or yard work are, by far, the most popular physical activities. Social support from family and friends has been consistently and positively related to regular physical activity.
Older adults should consult with a physician before beginning a new physical activity program. Physical activity need not be strenuous to achieve health benefits. Older adults can obtain significant health benefits with a moderate amount of physical activity, preferably daily. A moderate amount of activity can be obtained in longer sessions of moderately intense activities (such as walking) or in shorter sessions of more vigorous activities (such as fast walking or stair climbing). Additional health benefits can be gained through greater amounts of physical activity, by increasing the duration, intensity, or frequency. Because risk of injury increases at high levels of physical activity, care should be taken not to engage in excessive amounts of activity. Previously sedentary older adults who begin physical activity programs should start with short intervals of moderate physical activity (5-10 minutes) and gradually build up to the desired amount. In addition to aerobic activity, older adults can benefit from muscle-strengthening activities. Stronger muscles help reduce the risk of falling and improve the ability to perform the routine tasks of daily life.
This presentation provides a current summary of the human research on aerobic activity and cognitive function in seniors.
Mark Dreher PhD
This document summarizes research on and statistics related to spinal decompression therapy. It notes that spinal decompression offers a non-surgical option for treating back and neck pain caused by disc issues like herniations and degeneration. Studies have found decompression reduces herniation size, increases disc height, provides significant pain relief for 88.9% of patients, and improves function without adverse effects. The document positions spinal decompression as a promising alternative to drugs, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and surgery, which can be ineffective or lead to complications.
This study examined the effects of an 8-week neck strengthening protocol in adolescent males and females. 26 high school students (13 males, 13 females) performed neck exercises 2 times per week. Results showed significant strength improvements from pre to post-training for both males and females in neck extension, flexion, and lateral flexion. Effect sizes were very large, suggesting the protocol effectively increased neck strength despite being low-volume. The findings indicate that neck muscles can be strengthened through simple resistance training.
Jenny downs brisbane 2014 revised for slideshareveronicawain65
This document provides an overview of scoliosis in Rett syndrome and physical therapy approaches. It discusses:
- The prevalence and risk factors for scoliosis in Rett syndrome patients
- Guidelines for monitoring and managing scoliosis through bracing, physical activity, and spinal fusion surgery
- Outcomes of spinal fusion surgery for Rett syndrome patients and families' experiences with hospital care and recovery
- Approaches to physical therapy focusing on hand function and gross motor skills based on assessments of abilities in Rett patients
- Theories on using structured activity programs and environmental enrichment to help maintain motor function through neuroplasticity mechanisms.
It's not just back pain... It's the big picture.
Some experts say as many as 80% of us will experience a back problem at some time in our lives
Unfortunately, we tend to think of back pain as something to be treated when it happens, instead of something that can be cared for and prevented through healthy lifestyle decisions and maintaining our spinal health
This study examined the effects of manual therapy techniques on 5 former professional football players with histories of concussion. The players underwent cognitive, pain, and mobility tests before and after a 5-day intensive manual therapy program. The therapies aimed to address post-concussion imbalances and included craniosacral, visceral, and neuromeningeal techniques. Results showed improvements in quality of life, depression symptoms, sleep, pain levels, and range of motion. However, the small sample size and lack of controls were limitations; further research with more participants is needed to validate the findings.
A brief introduction to what Keele's Stratified care for low back pain: Subgrouping and targeting treatment for low back pain in primary care (STarT Back).
The STarT Back approach uses a simple tool to match patients suggesting with back pain to treatment packages appropriate for them. This has been shown to decrease disability from back pain, reduce time off work, and save money by making better use of health resources.
A Practical Measure of Balance, Gait, and Muscular Power in Older Adults: The...Kyle Menkosky
This document describes the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), which is a validated test used to assess physical function in older adults. The SPPB examines balance, gait, and lower body strength through tests of standing balance, walking speed, and repeated chair stands. It provides an overall score of 0-12 based on performance in each test. Studies have shown SPPB scores predict disability, nursing home admission, and mortality in older adults. The document argues the SPPB is a practical test that can be used in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation to safely identify frailty and guide exercise interventions to improve outcomes in older patients.
The document summarizes concussion legislation, beginning with the Zackery Lystedt Law passed in Washington in 2009. This law required immediate removal from play for suspected concussions, written clearance from a healthcare provider before return to play, and education for coaches, parents and athletes. Since then, similar laws have spread to all 50 states, though they vary in requirements. Studies show these laws have increased concussion reporting and diagnosis, though many athletes still play with symptoms. Future efforts aim to improve education, return-to-learn protocols, and limit full contact practices to further protect young athletes from concussions.
This document discusses an approach to returning to play after a concussion. It begins by reviewing the neurological domains commonly affected - exercise tolerance, visual/vestibular function, mood, and cognition. It then outlines a systems-based approach to rehabilitation, addressing each domain through sub-symptom threshold exercise, vision therapy, managing cognitive load, and monitoring mood. Finally, it discusses return to play protocols and managing complex cases, emphasizing the need for a graduated, multi-disciplinary approach focusing on symptom resolution over timelines.
This document provides an overview of concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation exercises. It defines a concussion, describes how they occur and affect the brain. Assessment tools like VOMS and BESS are outlined to screen for vestibular and balance issues. A multi-disciplinary approach to management is recommended. The presentation then details vestibular exercises including gaze stability, habituation, static and dynamic balance training as well as cardiovascular exercise. Proper progression of an individualized home exercise program over 6-12 weeks is emphasized for recovery.
Donna K. Broshek - "Sports Concussions in Children and Adolescents" youth_nex
The Youth-Nex Conference on Physical Health and Well-Being for Youth, Oct 10 & 11, 2013, University of Virginia
Donna K. Broshek - "Sports Concussions in Children and Adolescents"
Broshek is an Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Neurocognitive Assessment Lab at the University of Virginia Medical School.
Panel 5 -- Injury Prevention and Treatment. While being physically active is important for positive youth development, injuries can result. This panel will discuss ways to minimize injury, particularly concussions, while addressing the impact of sport-related injury on quality of life. The panel will also provide a blueprint for encouraging life-long physical activity.
Website: http://bit.ly/YNCONF13
This document discusses sport psychology and concussions. It provides an introduction to the field of exercise/sport psychology and how psychological interventions can improve physical performance. It then focuses on football and concussions, how sport psychology is leading efforts to better understand and prevent concussions through improved detection and treatment methods. It also examines case studies of NFL players and discusses characteristics and risks of concussions, especially in younger athletes. General information on concussion rates, risks, diagnosis, treatment recommendations and prevention strategies are also summarized.
This document provides the schedule and objectives for a concussion symposium on September 12, 2020. The full-day virtual event will feature several speakers presenting on topics such as best practices in concussion care, return to learn and play protocols, post-concussion headaches and migraines, cervicogenic deficits, mood and sleep disorders, COVID-19 guidelines, and a multidisciplinary rehabilitation panel. The symposium aims to educate health care professionals, athletic trainers, and physical therapists on defining and managing different aspects of concussion care. It will offer up to 4 continuing education credits for physicians and athletic trainers.
Effectiveness of Stretch Interventions for Children With Neuromuscular Disabi...Sarah Craig
This systematic review examined the effectiveness of stretch interventions for children with neuromuscular disabilities. Sixteen studies were included, with sample sizes ranging from 14 to 1110 participants. The studies evaluated casting, orthoses, passive stretching, and supported standing programs. Low-grade evidence suggests casting can temporarily increase ankle range of motion. Orthoses may improve gait parameters while worn. Supported standing programs may improve bone mineral density. However, there is limited evidence stretch interventions benefit body functions and structures. The evidence is also inconclusive regarding whether stretching prevents contractures or impacts activity or participation. Overall, the methodological quality of included studies was poor.
Perceived barriers to exercise in people with spinal cord injury igbenito777
This document summarizes a study that surveyed 72 individuals with spinal cord injuries about perceived barriers to exercise. The top barriers reported were lack of motivation, lack of energy, cost of exercise programs, lack of knowledge about where to exercise, and lack of interest. Barriers related to accessibility of facilities and lack of knowledgeable instructors were also commonly reported. Those with tetraplegia reported greater concerns about exercise difficulty and health limitations. Reporting more barriers was associated with higher stress levels. The study aims to identify barriers to help increase participation in exercise, which can improve health outcomes for those with spinal cord injuries.
Regular physical exercise is associated with cognitive benefits for adults:
1) Aerobic exercise improves attention, processing speed, executive function, and memory in adults. Longer exercise periods are linked to greater gains in attention and processing speed.
2) Moderate aerobic training for 8 weeks significantly improved cognitive processing speed over 100% in young adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
3) Higher levels of physical activity are associated with larger hippocampal volume, an important brain region for memory and spatial representation, in healthy middle-aged adults.
1) The document provides an overview of falls prevention and treatment for older adults. It discusses epidemiology facts about falls and examines assessment strategies across four domains: medical, cognitive, functional, and environmental.
2) Key points covered include that 25% of community-dwelling older adults fall each year, with 5-10% of falls causing serious injuries like fractures. Falls are also the most common cause of traumatic brain injury in the elderly.
3) The document emphasizes the importance of assessing multiple risk factors across different domains to identify potentially treatable diagnoses. It provides examples of medical, cognitive, functional, and environmental risk factors and stresses that etiologies of falls are usually multifactorial.
Concussion in the pediatric athlete is fought with difficult decision trees, pressure from parents and coaches, and potential for serious harm and even death if mismanaged. Jordan G. Roberts, PA-C discusses an overview of what's new in this rapidly evolving field at the AAPA national meeting in May 2018.
The Chiro Hub is at the forefront of providing advanced treatment in the field of balance, dizziness and postural disorders. Physiosensing, using unparalleled accuracy in obtaining objective measures, is superior when it comes to the management of conditions such as concussion, whiplash, neurologic and orthopaedic conditions.
Practical management of ataxia and balance impairment: Part 2MS Trust
This presentation by Dr Lisa Bunn looks at the practical management of ataxia and balance impairment among people with MS. It includes information on assessing ataxia, the rehabilitation of balance, and relevant research studies.
It was presented at the MS Trust Annual Conference in November 2013.
The brain is the most active organ in the body and therefore very sensitive to daily stresses. Getting the right amount of exercise, proper nutrition, cognitive stimulation and adequate sleep enhances brain structure and function throughout our lives.
Great minds over the ages have known that physical activity is necessary to keep the mind strong and clear. Aerobic exercise improves cognitive function in humans, produces increases in brain volume, stimulates neurogenesis and synaptogenesis, and increases neurotrophic factors in different areas of the brain. Physical exercise may protect the brain against reduction in cognitive functions in the elderly and delay the onset and slow down the progression of Alzheimer disease.
The loss of strength, cognitive function and stamina attributed to aging is in part caused by reduced physical activity. Inactivity increases with age. By age 75, about 1 in 3 men and 1 in 2 women engage in no physical activity. Among adults aged 65 years and older, walking and gardening or yard work are, by far, the most popular physical activities. Social support from family and friends has been consistently and positively related to regular physical activity.
Older adults should consult with a physician before beginning a new physical activity program. Physical activity need not be strenuous to achieve health benefits. Older adults can obtain significant health benefits with a moderate amount of physical activity, preferably daily. A moderate amount of activity can be obtained in longer sessions of moderately intense activities (such as walking) or in shorter sessions of more vigorous activities (such as fast walking or stair climbing). Additional health benefits can be gained through greater amounts of physical activity, by increasing the duration, intensity, or frequency. Because risk of injury increases at high levels of physical activity, care should be taken not to engage in excessive amounts of activity. Previously sedentary older adults who begin physical activity programs should start with short intervals of moderate physical activity (5-10 minutes) and gradually build up to the desired amount. In addition to aerobic activity, older adults can benefit from muscle-strengthening activities. Stronger muscles help reduce the risk of falling and improve the ability to perform the routine tasks of daily life.
This presentation provides a current summary of the human research on aerobic activity and cognitive function in seniors.
Mark Dreher PhD
This document summarizes research on and statistics related to spinal decompression therapy. It notes that spinal decompression offers a non-surgical option for treating back and neck pain caused by disc issues like herniations and degeneration. Studies have found decompression reduces herniation size, increases disc height, provides significant pain relief for 88.9% of patients, and improves function without adverse effects. The document positions spinal decompression as a promising alternative to drugs, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and surgery, which can be ineffective or lead to complications.
This study examined the effects of an 8-week neck strengthening protocol in adolescent males and females. 26 high school students (13 males, 13 females) performed neck exercises 2 times per week. Results showed significant strength improvements from pre to post-training for both males and females in neck extension, flexion, and lateral flexion. Effect sizes were very large, suggesting the protocol effectively increased neck strength despite being low-volume. The findings indicate that neck muscles can be strengthened through simple resistance training.
Jenny downs brisbane 2014 revised for slideshareveronicawain65
This document provides an overview of scoliosis in Rett syndrome and physical therapy approaches. It discusses:
- The prevalence and risk factors for scoliosis in Rett syndrome patients
- Guidelines for monitoring and managing scoliosis through bracing, physical activity, and spinal fusion surgery
- Outcomes of spinal fusion surgery for Rett syndrome patients and families' experiences with hospital care and recovery
- Approaches to physical therapy focusing on hand function and gross motor skills based on assessments of abilities in Rett patients
- Theories on using structured activity programs and environmental enrichment to help maintain motor function through neuroplasticity mechanisms.
It's not just back pain... It's the big picture.
Some experts say as many as 80% of us will experience a back problem at some time in our lives
Unfortunately, we tend to think of back pain as something to be treated when it happens, instead of something that can be cared for and prevented through healthy lifestyle decisions and maintaining our spinal health
This study examined the effects of manual therapy techniques on 5 former professional football players with histories of concussion. The players underwent cognitive, pain, and mobility tests before and after a 5-day intensive manual therapy program. The therapies aimed to address post-concussion imbalances and included craniosacral, visceral, and neuromeningeal techniques. Results showed improvements in quality of life, depression symptoms, sleep, pain levels, and range of motion. However, the small sample size and lack of controls were limitations; further research with more participants is needed to validate the findings.
A brief introduction to what Keele's Stratified care for low back pain: Subgrouping and targeting treatment for low back pain in primary care (STarT Back).
The STarT Back approach uses a simple tool to match patients suggesting with back pain to treatment packages appropriate for them. This has been shown to decrease disability from back pain, reduce time off work, and save money by making better use of health resources.
A Practical Measure of Balance, Gait, and Muscular Power in Older Adults: The...Kyle Menkosky
This document describes the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), which is a validated test used to assess physical function in older adults. The SPPB examines balance, gait, and lower body strength through tests of standing balance, walking speed, and repeated chair stands. It provides an overall score of 0-12 based on performance in each test. Studies have shown SPPB scores predict disability, nursing home admission, and mortality in older adults. The document argues the SPPB is a practical test that can be used in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation to safely identify frailty and guide exercise interventions to improve outcomes in older patients.
The document summarizes concussion legislation, beginning with the Zackery Lystedt Law passed in Washington in 2009. This law required immediate removal from play for suspected concussions, written clearance from a healthcare provider before return to play, and education for coaches, parents and athletes. Since then, similar laws have spread to all 50 states, though they vary in requirements. Studies show these laws have increased concussion reporting and diagnosis, though many athletes still play with symptoms. Future efforts aim to improve education, return-to-learn protocols, and limit full contact practices to further protect young athletes from concussions.
Anatomy Of An Adolescent Concussion: It’s Not Child’s Play
A presentation at George Mason High School, Falls Church, VA by Vicki Galliher, ATC, VATL, ACSM on 2/22/2012
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma. CTE is characterized by tau protein deposits in the brain that can cause behavioral, mood, and cognitive issues. Boston University has been researching CTE since 1996 and studying cases in boxers, football players, hockey players, and others exposed to repetitive brain trauma. Future areas of study include improved detection methods, risk factors, and potential treatments.
1) Concussions are brain injuries that occur when the head hits or is hit by an object and can cause headaches, unconsciousness, and long term issues.
2) Concussions are common in many sports due to impacts and 300,000 people suffer from sports related concussions each year.
3) While concussions were once thought to only affect football, they can occur in many sports from soccer to gymnastics whenever there is a blow to the head. Proper safety equipment and education can help prevent concussions.
Jeffrey Desmond, interim chief medical officer at the University of Michigan Health System, gave a presentation at an opioid overdose summit on December 1, 2015. He called on physicians to carefully assess addiction risk before prescribing opioids and to prescribe the smallest dose for shortest time possible. He also encouraged open discussions between doctors and patients about opioid risks and alternatives. The presentation discussed issues with controlled substance diversion at UMHS, including a nurse's death and doctor's overdose, and 16,000 missing pills. It outlined comprehensive programs implemented to improve accountability, security, and monitoring of controlled substances. The summit aimed to bring attention to the growing issue of prescription opioid abuse and facilitate research collaborations.
Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), are common and can occur through accidents, falls, or participation in contact sports. They affect over 3 million Americans each year. While sometimes hard to detect, concussions can cause serious, long-term cognitive and emotional issues if not properly treated. It is important to rest and avoid activities that could cause further head trauma until symptoms fully subside to prevent further damage from repetitive brain injuries. Legal assistance may be sought for costs associated with concussion treatment and lost wages from accidents or sports injuries.
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Panel Discussion at the Building Research Collaborations retreat, Aug. 23, 2012
Panelists were Julie Honaker, Namas Chandra, Fred Luthans, Debra Hope, Scott Stoltenberg, Mario Scalora and Timothy Carr
This document is the introduction section of a research paper that examined physical activity patterns and psychological correlates of physical activity among primary, secondary, and junior college students in Singapore. It provides background on the importance of physical activity for health and discusses how physical activity tends to decline with age during schooling. The study aimed to understand the characteristics of physical activity participation and sedentary behaviors among different age groups of students in Singapore to inform physical activity programs.
Evidence based physical activity for school age youthbeatriz9911
This document summarizes an expert panel's review of evidence on the effects of physical activity on health outcomes in school-age youth. The panel identified over 850 relevant articles through a systematic search. They found:
1) Most intervention studies showed benefits of 30-45 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity 3-5 days per week. However, the panel believed greater amounts would be needed for benefits under normal circumstances.
2) The panel concluded that school-age youth should participate in 60 minutes or more per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity from a variety of activities.
3) Physical activity was associated with reduced adiposity, especially for overweight youth, and improved cardiovascular health factors like blood lipid levels and aer
Michael Bergeron, Ph.D., FACSM - "Youth Sports: Encouraging Participation and...youth_nex
The Youth-Nex Conference on Physical Health and Well-Being for Youth, Oct 10 & 11, 2013, University of Virginia
Panel 5 - Injury Prevention and Treatment
Michael F. Bergeron, Ph.D. FACSM - "Youth Sports: Encouraging Participation and Life-long Physical Activity, Fitness and Health"
Bergeron is the Executive Director of the National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute and a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota at the Sanford USD Medical Center.
Website: http://bit.ly/YNCONF13
The document discusses youth sports concussions, including known information and unknown areas that require further research. It summarizes current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activities focused on understanding concussion burden and changing youth sports culture. Key known facts are provided about athletes, coaches, parents, and healthcare providers. Many unknowns remain around concussion prevalence, prevention strategies, identification and response. Research priorities include evaluating intervention effectiveness and understanding long-term outcomes. The document concludes that while knowledge has increased, gaps remain in behaviors and more data is needed to keep young athletes safe.
ORIGINALARTICLESEVIDENCE BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR SCH.docxalfred4lewis58146
ORIGINAL
ARTICLES
EVIDENCE BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH
WILLIAM B. STRONG, MD,* ROBERT M. MALINA, PHD,* CAMERON J. R. BLIMKIE, PHD, STEPHEN R. DANIELS, MD, PHD,
RODNEY K. DISHMAN, PHD, BERNARD GUTIN, PHD, ALBERT C. HERGENROEDER, MD, AVIVA MUST, PHD, PATRICIA A. NIXON, PHD,
JAMES M. PIVARNIK, PHD, THOMAS ROWLAND, MD, STEWART TROST, PHD, AND FRANCxOIS TRUDEAU, PHD
Objectives To review the effects of physical activity on health and behavior outcomes and develop evidence-based
recommendations for physical activity in youth.
Study design A systematic literature review identified 850 articles; additional papers were identified by the expert
panelists. Articles in the identified outcome areas were reviewed, evaluated and summarized by an expert panelist. The strength
of the evidence, conclusions, key issues, and gaps in the evidence were abstracted in a standardized format and presented and
discussed by panelists and organizational representatives.
Results Most intervention studies used supervised programs of moderate to vigorous physical activity of 30 to 45 minutes
duration 3 to 5 days per week. The panel believed that a greater amount of physical activity would be necessary to achieve similar
beneficial effects on health and behavioral outcomes in ordinary daily circumstances (typically intermittent and unsupervised
activity).
Conclusion School-age youth should participate daily in 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity that
is developmentally appropriate, enjoyable, and involves a variety of activities. (J Pediatr 2005;146:732-7)
R
ecommendations for appropriate amounts of physical activity for the US
population, including school-age youth, have been developed by several
organizations and agencies.1 Although recent reviews have summarized the
benefits of regular physical activity on the health of youth and its potential for reducing the
incidence of chronic diseases that are manifested in adulthood,
2-5
a more systematic
approach is indicated. This report presents results of a systematic evaluation of evidence
dealing with the effects of regular physical activity on several health and behavioral
outcomes in US school-age youth, with the goal of developing a recommendation for the
amount of physical activity deemed appropriate to yield beneficial health and behavioral
outcomes.
METHOD
Under a contract with the Divisions of Nutrition and Physical Activity and
Adolescent and School Health of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the
Constella Group, an expert panel was convened to review and evaluate available evidence
on the influence of physical activity on several health and behavioral outcomes in youth
aged 6 to 18 years. The co-chairs of the panel selected panelists on the basis of expertise in
specific areas: adiposity, cardiovascular health (lipids and lipoproteins, blood pressure, the
metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular reactivity, heart rate
variab.
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Navigating the Concussion Frontier by Brian Hainline
1. NAVIGATING THE CONCUSSION FRONTIER
Brian Hainline, MD
NCAA Chief Medical Officer
Clinical Professor of Neurology
Indiana University School of Medicine
New York University School of Medicine
2. Sport Science Institute
Mission: To promote and develop safety,
excellence, and wellness in college
student-athletes, and to foster life-long
physical and mental development.
3. Sport Science Institute
Vision: To be the pre-eminent sport
science voice for all student-athletes and
NCAA member institutions, and to be the
steward of best practices for youth and
intercollegiate sports.
4. Strategic Agenda
• Phase I:
– Trust.
– Identify Knowledge Gaps.
• Phase II:
– Education.
– “Eptitude.”
• Phase III:
– The NCAA is recognized as the leading Public Health
authority in the sports world.
5. Knowledge Gaps
Concussion.
Mental health.
Cardiac health.
Overuse & early specialization.
Doping & recreational drug use.
Data analytics & informatics.
Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence
Nutrition and Performance
7. Concussion
• Of the 43 working definitions of concussion, 1
is evidence-based and none localize brain
dysfunction.
• We do not understand the natural history of
concussion.
• We do not understand neurobiological
recovery in concussion.
8. 43rd Working Definition of Concussion
Concussion is:
• a change in brain function,
• following a force to the head, which
• may be accompanied by temporary loss of
consciousness, but is
• identified in awake individuals, with
• measures of neurologic and cognitive dysfunction.
9. NCAA and DoD Joint Endeavor
• >97% of military TBIs are concussions.
• 85% of military concussions are biomechanically similar to
sport-related concussion.
– 15% are from blast injuries.
• College s-a and military service are similar in age,
athleticism, risk taking and pushing to the edge of
excellence.
• The military theatre is poorly controlled; college sports are
a much more controlled environment.
• Numerous meetings, evaluations, culminating in NCAA-DoD
MOU and CRADA and White House announcement.
10. Negotiate 8 contracts and
22 sub-contracts
Submit 24 IRB and HRPO
applications
Convene 2 investigator
meetings
Develop CSC, ARC,
and AOC protocols
and conduct training
Develop SOPs
Launch Website
(www.careconsortium.net)
Build CARE Electronic
Data Capture System
and Direct Entry Portal
13,241 baseline evaluations completed
among athletes/Service Academy
cadets; Collected 176+ specimens;
Injury data on 310 concussions
Award
received
Sept 2014
September
2015
11. Clinical Study Aims
Clinical Study Core (CSC)
• To conduct a prospective, longitudinal, multi-center, multi-sport
investigation that delineates the natural history of concussion in
both men and women by incorporating a multi-dimensional
assessment of standardized clinical measures of post-concussive
symptomatology, performance-based testing (cognitive function,
postural stability), and psychological health.
Advanced Research Core (ARC)
• Utilize the framework of the CSC to conduct advanced scientific
studies which integrate biomechanical, clinical, neuroimaging,
neurobiological and genetic markers of injury to advance our
understanding of neurophysiological effects and recovery after
sport-related concussion in college student-athletes.
13. Assessment Measures: ARC
• Head Impact Sensors
– Head Impact Telemetry (HIT) System
and X-Patch
• Neuroimaging Studies (3T MRI)
– T1 SPGR anatomical images.
– T2 FLAIR for general pathological
detection.
– Diffusion weighted MRI (DTI and DKI)
for microscopic white and gray
matter injury.
– SWI to identify microhemorrhage.
– Pseudo-continuous arterial spin
labeling (pCASL) for cerebral blood
flow.
• Genotyping
– APOE, GDNF, COMT, etc
Blood Biomarker Studies
• Acute Biomarkers
– UCH-L1 (ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase L1;
neuronal protein).
– GFAP (glial fibrillary acid protein; astrocytic
protein).
– SBDP150 (calpain cleaved fragment of
alpha II-spectrin breakdown product 150;
a neural cell cytoskeleton structural
protein).
– S100B (S100 calcium binding protein B;
astrocytic protein).
– Micro RNA
• Chronic Biomarkers
– MAP-2 (microtubule associated protein-2;
marker of axonal damage).
• CNPase (2,3-cyclic-nucleotide 3-
phosphodiesterase; marker of
oligodendrocytes).
• Micro RNA
14. Executive Committee
Hainline (NCAA), Hack & Rauch (DoD), Koroshetz (NIH)
Administrative
Coordinating Center:
Indiana U School of Medicine
McAllister (coPI)
Advanced Research
Coordinating Center:
Medical College of Wisconsin
McCrea (coPI)
Longitudinal Clinical Study
Coordinating Center:
U of Michigan
Broglio (coPI)
Longitudinal Clinical Study
Core (CSC)
Advanced Research Core
(ARC)
U Nebraska
(BIG10)
Molfese
U Michigan
(BIG10)
Eckner
Washington
(PAC12)
Chrisman
U North Carolina
(ACC)
Guskiewicz &
Mihalik
U Pittsburgh
(ACC)
Kontos & Collins
U Georgia
(SEC)
Schmidt
U Florida
(SEC)
Clugston
U Oklahoma
(BIG12)
Anderson
UCLA
(PAC12)
Giza & DiFiori
Consortium Operating Committee
Anderson, Broglio (co-Chair), Clugston, Duma, Giza, Guskiewicz,
McAllister (co-Chair), McCrea (co-Chair), McGinty, Molfese, Putukian
Senior Scientific
Advisory Panel
Iverson, Jordan, Kelly, Marshall,
Saykin, Smith, Talavage, Wallace, Xu
U Wisconsin
(BIG10)
Brooks
Princeton
(Ivy)
Putukian
Concussion Research Initiative
US Military
Academy
(Independent)
Svoboda & Kelly
US Air Force
Academy
(Mountain West)
McGinty & Campbell
US Coast Guard
Academy
(New England)
Doria
US Naval Academy
(Independent)
Pyne & Tsao
Virginia Tech
(ACC)
Duma & Rowson
U Delaware
(Colonial)
Buckley & Kaminski
Humboldt State
(California
Collegiate)
Ortega
Azusa Pacific
(Pacific West)
Hoy
U Rochester
(University)
Bazarian
Cal Lutheran
(Southern
California)
Davis
TBD
Year 3
TBD
Year 3
TBD
Year 3
TBD
Year 3
TBD
Year 3
TBD
Year 3
TBD
Year 3
TBD
Year 3
TBD
Year 3
15. CSC & ARC Assessment Protocol
Pre-
Season
Acute Concussion
Sub-Acute Concussion Post-
Concussion
Baseline
<6hrs
Post-
Injury
24-48hrs
Post-
Injury
Asymptomatic
/ Cleared for
Return to Play
Progression
Unrestricted
Return to
Play
7 days
following
Return to
Play
6 Months
Post-Injury
Neurocognitive
and Behavioral
Testing (CSC)
X X X X X X X
Blood Biomarker
& DNA Collection
X X X X X X
Multi-modal MRI
Studies
O X X X X
Head Impact Measurement: HITS (FB) and non-helmeted sensors (FB, SCR, LAX, IH)
16. Neurobiological
Pre-Injury
Factors
- Genetics
- Neurologic
Vulnerabilities
Trauma
Burden
- Injury Severity
- Repetitive
Exposure
- Polytrauma
Biomarkers
- Structural/
Functional
Imaging
- Blood
Biomarkers
Psychosocial
Psychological
Function
- Premorbid
- Post-injury
Comorbidities
Environmental
Factors
- Social Support
- Life Stressors
- Iatrogenesis
Motivational
Factors
- Expectation
- Secondary
Gain
Multi-Domain Predictor Variables
Neurobiopsychosocial Model
Neurocognitive
Function
Neurobehavioral
Function
Psychological
Health and
Wellness
Life Function &
Quality
Neurologic
Health
Multi-Dimensional Outcome
McCrea, McAllister & Morey, 2012
Advancing the Science of SRC and TBI
17. Current Status (Sept 11, 2015)
• 13,241 baseline evaluations completed.
– 12,004 unique subjects, 1237 in 2nd year.
• 310 concussions captured.
• All West Point/Air Force cadets registered.
• Developmental stage of youth concussion registry and
rollout of study to youth.
• Developmental stage to extend study to 50+ years (to
become the Framingham study of concussion).
20. NCAA-DoD Mind Matters
Educational Grand Challenge
Executive Committee
Leadership from NCAA (Hainline), DoD (Hack & Rauch), NIH (Koroshetz)
Educational Grand Challenge
Consortium
(Operating Committee)
NCAA: Amy Dunham, Latrice Sales, Dana Thomas
DoD: Tara Cozzarelli, Stephanie Maxfield-Parker, Kathleen Quinkert
CDC: Kelly Sarmiento
Nine Sigma: Amy Jo Beighley, Denys Resnick, Eloise Young
Immediate Impact Challenge Long-Term Impact Challenge
21. Mind Matters Challenge
Goal: To change important concussion safety behaviors and
the culture of concussion reporting and management by
funding research to better understand behavior change
strategies and by identifying novel educational approaches.
• Aim 1 (Immediate Impact Challenge)
– Develop a multi-media educational program based on the best
evidence currently available about how to change culture in
young and emerging adults.
• Aim 2 (Long-term Impact Challenge)
– Identify key factors and ways to affect change in the culture and
behavior of young and emerging adults and their influencers
around concussion.
24. Guidelines Endorsements
• American Academy of Neurology
• American College of Sports Medicine
• American Association of Neurological
Surgeons
• American Medical Society for Sports
Medicine
• American Orthopaedic Society for
Sports Medicine
• American Osteopathic Academy for
Sports Medicine
• College Athletic Trainers’ Society
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association
• NCAA Concussion Task Force
• Sports Neuropsychological Society
• American Football Coaches
Association
• Football Championship Subdivision
Executive Committee
• National Association of Collegiate
Directors of Athletics
• National Football Foundation
25. Concussion Diagnosis and Management
• Education.
• Pre-participation assessment: one-time:
– Brain injury/concussion history.
– Symptom evaluation.
– Cognitive assessment.
– Balance evaluation.
– Team physician determines pre-participation clearance.
• Recognition and diagnosis.
• Post-concussion management.
• Return to activity:
– Return-to-play.
– Return-to-learn.
26. Football Rules
• “Football is an aggressive, rugged contact sport.”
• “There is no place for unfair tactics,
unsportsmanlike conduct or maneuvers
deliberately designed to inflict injury.”
• “To gain an advantage by circumvention or
disregard for the rules brands a coach or player as
unfit to be associated with football.”
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28. Rules of Sport
• Football Kickoff:
– 300% increase in touchbacks.
– ~50% decrease in concussion relative to other
injuries.
• Targeting
– Qualitative change in tackling and blocking.
• Cross-functional work with all sports.
29. The Societal Dialogue
• Why play sport?
• What is the risk/benefit ratio of sport?
• Are all sports a model of wellness for life?