Concussion knowledge among amateur motocross riders
Kristina O Miller1,1, Jody L Langdon2,2, Glenn P Burdette2,2
1Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA.
Concussion (London, England)
|September 12, 2018
Summary
Motocross riders show significant gaps in concussion knowledge and symptom recognition. Education and baseline testing improve understanding, highlighting a need for targeted interventions in extreme sports.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Neurology
- Trauma Research
Background:
- Concussion awareness has increased, yet extreme sports like motocross remain understudied.
- Motocross poses significant risks for head injuries, including concussions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate concussion knowledge among motocross riders.
- To identify demographic factors influencing concussion knowledge in this population.
Main Methods:
- An internet-based questionnaire was administered to 782 motocross riders.
- Knowledge and symptom recognition scores were calculated and analyzed.
Main Results:
- The average knowledge score was 14.3/20, and symptom recognition was 6.8/8.
- Riders with prior concussion education or baseline testing showed higher knowledge.
- Demographic factors did not significantly predict knowledge or symptom recognition.
Conclusions:
- Persistent misconceptions and inadequate symptom knowledge exist among motocross riders.
- Findings underscore the need for tailored concussion education programs in motocross.
- Interventions can improve concussion recognition and reporting in this high-risk group.
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