Bell Ringers: Factors Related to Concussive Events in Children Playing Tackle Football |
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| Authors: | Rayna B Hirst Amie L Haas Anna M Teague L Taighlor Whittington Eric Taylor |
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| Institution: | Rayna B. Hirst, Assistant Professor, PhD Program, Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA.;Amie L. Haas, Assistant Professor, PhD Program, Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA.;Anna M. Teague, Doctoral Candidate, PhD Program, Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA.;L. Taighlor Whittington, Doctoral Candidate, PhD Program, Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA.;Eric Taylor, Doctoral Student, PhD Program, Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA. |
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| Abstract: | IntroductionSports-related concussion is a significant pediatric health risk, given the number of children involved in sports and the vulnerability of developing brains. Although most research has focused on high school/college athletes, these findings may not be applicable to younger athletes.MethodA mixed-methods analysis examined concussion incidence and sequelae in a cohort of 8- to 13-year-old males (N?=?31) playing youth football and their parents. Parents provided background information and completed mood/behavioral questionnaires, and each athlete completed a neuropsychological battery.ResultsEight athletes (26%) had a history of concussion before assessment. Concussion risk was related to lack of medical evaluation in prior concussions, tackling exposure (in both offensive and defensive positions), and multisport participation. There were no cognitive or psychological differences based on concussion history.DiscussionFindings identify factors that may contribute to concussion risk in children and show the need for further research in this understudied population. |
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| Keywords: | Athletes concussion football medical evaluation mild traumatic brain injury parents |
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