The Role of Neck Musculature in Traumatic Brain Injuries in Older Adults: Implications From Sports Medicine

The Role of Neck Musculature in Traumatic Brain Injuries in Older Adults: Implications From Sports Medicine

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are common and serious injuries to older adults. The majority of TBIs in older adults are sustained when the head impacts the ground or other surface during a fall. While several non-modifiable risk factors have been identified for fall-related TBIs in older adults, t...

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Main Authors: Tyler A. Wood, Steven Morrison, Jacob J. Sosnoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
accidental falls
head movements
neck muscles
older adults
traumatic brain injury
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmed.2019.00053/full

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