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A Multi-Modal Approach to Assessing Recovery in Youth Athletes Following Concussion

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Published on: September 25, 2014

Concussions in wheelchair basketball.

Karla K Wessels¹, Steven P Broglio, Jacob J Sosnoff

¹Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, IL 61820, USA. karlawessels1@gmail.com

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Wheelchair basketball players experience concussions at rates similar to able-bodied athletes, with women sustaining them more often. Many athletes do not report concussions to avoid missing physical activity.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Neurology
Disability Sports

Background:

Concussions are a significant concern in sports, yet data on wheelchair basketball is limited.
Understanding injury patterns in adaptive sports is crucial for athlete safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the incidence rate of concussions among wheelchair basketball players.
To investigate reporting behaviors and demographic factors associated with concussions in this population.

Main Methods:

A survey was administered to 263 wheelchair basketball players (ages 18-60) during the 2009-2010 season.
The survey collected data on concussion history, injury reporting, and demographic information, including disability type and duration of participation.

Main Results:

6.1% of surveyed players reported a concussion in the current season.
Women were 2.5 times more likely to sustain concussions than men, both in the current season and over their careers.
44% of concussed athletes did not report their injury, primarily to avoid removal from play.

Conclusions:

Concussion incidence in wheelchair basketball is comparable to able-bodied basketball.
Women exhibit a higher susceptibility to concussions compared to men in this sport.
Further research and education on concussion assessment and management in disability sports are warranted.