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Published on: September 25, 2014
Neuropsychological dysfunction following repeat concussions in jockeys
S E Wall1, W H Williams, S Cartwright-Hatton
1School of Psychology and Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience, Washington Singer Laboratories, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QG, UK.
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.
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