Heading in soccer increases serum neurofilament light protein and SCAT3 symptom metrics

Objectives To determine the effect of heading a soccer ball on serum neurofilament light (NF-L) protein, plasma tau protein and symptom metrics including total number of symptoms reported and symptom severity scores on the Standardized Concussion Assessment Tool— 3rd edition (SCAT3).Methods Eleven m...

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Main Authors: Colin Wallace, Jonathan D Smirl, Henrik Zetterberg, Kaj Blennow, Kelsey Bryk, Joel Burma, Jill Dierijck, Alexander David Wright, Paul van Donkelaar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2018-12-01
Series:BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000433.full