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Neuromechanical Models of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Conditioned on Reaction Time: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This paper is a review conducted by Auburn University and Pison researchers of existing research on the use of of neuromechanical probabilistic models as tools for assessing mild traumatic brain injury. The emphasis was on reaction time’s role in predictive diagnostics. Results showed that such metrics may enhance the sensitivity and utility of assessment and…
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Using Reaction Time Measurements to Avoid Long-term Effects of Brain Injuries
For athletes at any level—youth, high school, college and professional—brain trauma is a major concern. Despite increased awareness of safety measures and concussion protocol, many concussions and head injuries still go undiagnosed. In this white paper, we explain how an athlete’s reaction time is affected by brain trauma. We also explore how integrating a simple…
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“Playing Through It”: Delayed Reporting and Removal From Athletic Activity After Concussion Predicts Prolonged Recovery
This study found that athletes at National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I universities who suffered concussions but did not immediately report symptoms and continued to participate in athletic activity are at risk for longer recoveries.