Vestibulo-ocular dysfunction in adolescent rugby union players with and without a history of concussion
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Leung, Felix T., Rahmann, Ann, Mendis, M. Dilani, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Sonsearay, Christine, Choy, Nancy Low and Hides, Julie A.. (2019). Vestibulo-ocular dysfunction in adolescent rugby union players with and without a history of concussion. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 39, pp. 144 - 149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2018.12.007
Authors | Leung, Felix T., Rahmann, Ann, Mendis, M. Dilani, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Sonsearay, Christine, Choy, Nancy Low and Hides, Julie A. |
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Abstract | Objectives Sport-related concussions are common in adolescent contact sports. Vestibulo-ocular dysfunction has been reported in athletes post-concussion. There is a lack of research on vestibulo-ocular function in sporting adolescents, and the influence of previous concussions on the vestibular system in this population. The aim of this study was to investigate vestibulo-ocular function in a cohort of adolescent rugby players with and without a history of concussion during pre-season assessment. Design Cross-sectional cohort. Methods 213 male adolescent (13–18 years old) rugby players were recruited from six schools in Queensland, Australia. Vestibulo-ocular assessments were conducted during the preseason and included clinical assessment of oculomotor function and the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) using the clinical and video-Head Impulse Test (HIT). Players were allocated into two groups: no history of concussion in the last 12 months (n = 165); and concussion in the last 12 months (n = 48). Results There were no between group differences in vestibulo-ocular function for players with and without a history of concussion (p = 0.65). However, vestibulo-ocular dysfunction was reported in 69 (32.7%) of the players tested, who had either abnormal oculomotor control or VOR function. Conclusions The high prevalence of vestibulo-ocular dysfunction in adolescent rugby players suggests that positive clinical findings post-concussion need to be interpreted carefully in the absence of baseline or pre-concussion assessments. |
Keywords | Oculomotor; Sensorimotor; Sports injury; Vestibular |
Year | 2019 |
Journal | Musculoskeletal Science and Practice |
Journal citation | 39, pp. 144 - 149 |
Publisher | Elsevier Ltd |
ISSN | 2468-8630 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2018.12.007 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85059166278 |
Page range | 144 - 149 |
Research Group | School of Allied Health |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8q39z/vestibulo-ocular-dysfunction-in-adolescent-rugby-union-players-with-and-without-a-history-of-concussion
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