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Post-concussive syndrome in a female basketball player: a case study
1Department of Health and Human Sciences, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine
|January 1, 2014
Summary
Athletes may prioritize playing over reporting concussion symptoms, even when aware of risks. Returning to play too soon can cause symptom recurrence, underscoring the need for better concussion education and management.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Neurology
- Athletic Training
Background:
- Concussion and post-concussive syndrome are significant concerns in collegiate athletics.
- Understanding symptom presentation and recovery is crucial for athlete well-being.
Observation:
- A collegiate female basketball player with no prior head injuries sustained a concussion.
- Despite knowing the risks, she continued playing due to a desire to not report symptoms until the season concluded.
Findings:
- The case demonstrates that athletes may downplay or ignore concussion symptoms to continue participation.
- Even with adherence to guidelines and normal neurocognitive tests, symptom return upon return to play is possible.
Implications:
- Reinforces the critical need for enhanced concussion education for athletes, coaches, and medical staff.
- Highlights the complexity of concussion management, suggesting current return-to-play protocols may require re-evaluation.
