A pilot study of diffusion tensor imaging metrics and cognitive performance pre and post repetitive, intentional sub-concussive heading in soccer practice

Background Although soccer players routinely head the ball in practice and games, recent research has suggested that cumulative effects of repetitive heading may cause sub-concussive injury with accompanying effects on brain and behavior. The current study aimed to prospectively investigate the effe...

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Main Authors: Rebecca A Kenny, Chantel D Mayo, Samantha Kennedy, Aaron A Varga, Lynneth Stuart-Hill, Mauricio A Garcia-Barrera, Amanda McQuarrie, Brian R Christie, Jodie R Gawryluk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-10-01
Series:Journal of Concussion
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2059700219885503