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Vision Training Methods for Sports Concussion Mitigation and Management
Published on: May 5, 2015
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Vision training methods for sports concussion mitigation and management.
Joseph F Clark1, Angelo Colosimo2, James K Ellis3
1Neurology and Rehabilitative Medicine, University of Cincinnati.
Journal of Visualized Experiments : Jove
|May 21, 2015
Summary
Vision training, including light board tools, aids concussion baseline and neuro-diagnostic assessments. This approach supports concussion prevention, showing improved athlete performance and reduced injury incidence in collegiate sports.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Emerging evidence supports vision training for concussion management.
- Standard vision training tools and specialized light board algorithms are increasingly utilized.
- Assessing vision function is crucial for concussion baseline and neuro-diagnostic purposes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail methods for vision training tools.
- To report normative data for vision training in sports management.
- To evaluate the impact of vision training on concussion prevention.
Main Methods:
- Utilized standard vision training: tachistoscope, Brock's string, strobe glasses.
- Employed specialized light board training algorithms.
- Measured stereopsis, *A, and Reaction Test scores pre- and post-training.
Main Results:
- Collegiate athletes showed consistent improvements in stereopsis, *A, and Reaction Test scores after six weeks.
- Team-wide vision training correlated with a decreased incidence of concussion.
- Vision training demonstrated functional and performance enhancements.
Conclusions:
- Vision training can serve as a valuable tool for concussion baseline and neuro-diagnostics.
- Incorporating vision training into sports programs may reduce concussion incidence.
- Monitoring vision training progress allows for assessment of its effectiveness in sports medicine interventions.
