Sports-Related Concussion Assessment: A New Physiological, Biomechanical, and Cognitive Methodology Incorporating a Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol
Background: Taking part in moderate-to-vigorous exercise in contact sports on a regular basis may be linked to an increase in cerebrovascular injury and head trauma. Validated objective measures are lacking in the initial post-event diagnosis of head injury. The exercise style, duration, and intensi...
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| author | Gareth Irwin Matthew J. Rogatzki Huw D. Wiltshire Genevieve K. R. Williams Yaodong Gu Garrett I. Ash Dan Tao Julien S. Baker |
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| description | Background: Taking part in moderate-to-vigorous exercise in contact sports on a regular basis may be linked to an increase in cerebrovascular injury and head trauma. Validated objective measures are lacking in the initial post-event diagnosis of head injury. The exercise style, duration, and intensity may also confound diagnostic indicators. As a result, we propose that the new Interdisciplinary Group in Movement & Performance from Acute & Chronic Head Trauma (IMPACT) analyze a variety of functional (biomechanical and motor control) tests as well as related biochemistry to see how they are affected by contact in sports and head injury. The study’s goal will be to look into the performance and physiological changes in rugby players after a game for head trauma and injury. Methods: This one-of-a-kind study will use a randomized controlled trial (RCT) utilizing a sport participation group and a non-participation control group. Forty male rugby 7 s players will be recruited for the study and allocated randomly to the experimental groups. The intervention group will participate in three straight rugby matches during a local 7 s rugby event. At the pre-match baseline, demographic and anthropometric data will be collected. This will be followed by the pre-match baseline collection of biochemical, biomechanical, and cognitive-motor task data. After three consecutive matches, the same measures will be taken. During each match, a notational analysis will be undertaken to obtain contact information. All measurements will be taken again 24, 48, and 72 h after the third match. Discussion: When the number of games increases owing to weariness and/or stressful circumstances, we expect a decline in body movement, coordination, and cognitive-motor tasks. Changes in blood biochemistry are expected to correspond to changes in biomechanics and cognitive-motor processes. This research proposal will generate considerable, ecologically valid data on the occurrence of head trauma events under game conditions, as well as the influence of these events on the biological systems of the performers. This will lead to a greater understanding of how sports participants react to exercise-induced injuries. This study’s scope will have far-reaching ramifications for doctors, coaches, managers, scientists, and sports regulatory bodies concerned with the health and well-being of athletic populations at all levels of competition, including all genders and ages. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4635c21c26ef4a1d95ac6f3eb515e6392023-11-19T00:18:57ZengMDPI AGBiology2079-77372023-08-01128108910.3390/biology12081089Sports-Related Concussion Assessment: A New Physiological, Biomechanical, and Cognitive Methodology Incorporating a Randomized Controlled Trial Study ProtocolGareth Irwin0Matthew J. Rogatzki1Huw D. Wiltshire2Genevieve K. R. Williams3Yaodong Gu4Garrett I. Ash5Dan Tao6Julien S. Baker7Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315010, ChinaSport and Health Interdisciplinary Group in Movement & Performance from Acute & Chronic Head Trauma (IMPACT) Group, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff CF52YB, UKCardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff CF52YB, UKSport and Health Interdisciplinary Group in Movement & Performance from Acute & Chronic Head Trauma (IMPACT) Group, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff CF52YB, UKFaculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315010, ChinaSport and Health Interdisciplinary Group in Movement & Performance from Acute & Chronic Head Trauma (IMPACT) Group, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff CF52YB, UKSport and Health Interdisciplinary Group in Movement & Performance from Acute & Chronic Head Trauma (IMPACT) Group, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff CF52YB, UKFaculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315010, ChinaBackground: Taking part in moderate-to-vigorous exercise in contact sports on a regular basis may be linked to an increase in cerebrovascular injury and head trauma. Validated objective measures are lacking in the initial post-event diagnosis of head injury. The exercise style, duration, and intensity may also confound diagnostic indicators. As a result, we propose that the new Interdisciplinary Group in Movement & Performance from Acute & Chronic Head Trauma (IMPACT) analyze a variety of functional (biomechanical and motor control) tests as well as related biochemistry to see how they are affected by contact in sports and head injury. The study’s goal will be to look into the performance and physiological changes in rugby players after a game for head trauma and injury. Methods: This one-of-a-kind study will use a randomized controlled trial (RCT) utilizing a sport participation group and a non-participation control group. Forty male rugby 7 s players will be recruited for the study and allocated randomly to the experimental groups. The intervention group will participate in three straight rugby matches during a local 7 s rugby event. At the pre-match baseline, demographic and anthropometric data will be collected. This will be followed by the pre-match baseline collection of biochemical, biomechanical, and cognitive-motor task data. After three consecutive matches, the same measures will be taken. During each match, a notational analysis will be undertaken to obtain contact information. All measurements will be taken again 24, 48, and 72 h after the third match. Discussion: When the number of games increases owing to weariness and/or stressful circumstances, we expect a decline in body movement, coordination, and cognitive-motor tasks. Changes in blood biochemistry are expected to correspond to changes in biomechanics and cognitive-motor processes. This research proposal will generate considerable, ecologically valid data on the occurrence of head trauma events under game conditions, as well as the influence of these events on the biological systems of the performers. This will lead to a greater understanding of how sports participants react to exercise-induced injuries. This study’s scope will have far-reaching ramifications for doctors, coaches, managers, scientists, and sports regulatory bodies concerned with the health and well-being of athletic populations at all levels of competition, including all genders and ages.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/8/1089blood-based biomarkersmotor controlcognitive functionskillbiomechanics |
| spellingShingle | Gareth Irwin Matthew J. Rogatzki Huw D. Wiltshire Genevieve K. R. Williams Yaodong Gu Garrett I. Ash Dan Tao Julien S. Baker Sports-Related Concussion Assessment: A New Physiological, Biomechanical, and Cognitive Methodology Incorporating a Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol Biology blood-based biomarkers motor control cognitive function skill biomechanics |
| title | Sports-Related Concussion Assessment: A New Physiological, Biomechanical, and Cognitive Methodology Incorporating a Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol |
| title_full | Sports-Related Concussion Assessment: A New Physiological, Biomechanical, and Cognitive Methodology Incorporating a Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol |
| title_fullStr | Sports-Related Concussion Assessment: A New Physiological, Biomechanical, and Cognitive Methodology Incorporating a Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sports-Related Concussion Assessment: A New Physiological, Biomechanical, and Cognitive Methodology Incorporating a Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol |
| title_short | Sports-Related Concussion Assessment: A New Physiological, Biomechanical, and Cognitive Methodology Incorporating a Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol |
| title_sort | sports related concussion assessment a new physiological biomechanical and cognitive methodology incorporating a randomized controlled trial study protocol |
| topic | blood-based biomarkers motor control cognitive function skill biomechanics |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/8/1089 |
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