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Objectively Assessing Sports Concussion Utilizing Visual Evoked Potentials
Published on: April 27, 2021
Brainwave Activity Localization, Mood Symptoms, and Balance Impairment in a Male South African Rugby Player With
M J Lumb1, N Snegireva1, A M Coetzee1
1Department of Exercise, Sport & Lifestyle Medicine, Division of Movement Science & Exercise Therapy, the Movement Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Stellenbosch Stellenbosch Western Cape South Africa.
Abstract:
The case sets the foundation for clinical protocols to incorporate mobile EEG and qEEG techniques, instrumental balance testing, and mood symptom screening in athletes who have suffered a sports-related concussion. The protocol provides a framework for clinicians to monitor a patient's recovery progress in terms of brainwave activity, general cognition, moods, and motor control. Objective data obtained through the protocol may assist in developing personalized treatment plans, improving follow-up care, and identifying residual brain function deficits that may be missed in standardized clinical exams. Finally, this case highlights a need for more thorough communication and testing procedures that screen for mood symptoms and provide an opportunity for athletes to discuss their mental health after suffering from an SRC.
