Neuropsychological dysfunction following repeat concussions in jockeys.

S Wall; W Williams; S Cartwright-Hatton; T Kelly; J Murray; M Murray; A Owen; M. Turner

Neuropsychological dysfunction following repeat concussions in jockeys.

S Wall, W Williams, S Cartwright-Hatton, T Kelly, J Murray, M Murray, A Owen, M. Turner

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Single and repeat concussions have a high prevalence in sport. However, there is limited research into longterm risks associated with single and repeat concussions. OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of single and repeat historical concussions on the neuropsychological functioning and neurological reports of licensed jockeys. METHODS: Six hundred and ninety eight licensed jockeys in the UK were assessed for neurological and neuropsychological symptoms of concussion at least three months after potential episodes. RESULTS: Jockeys reporting multiple historical injuries versus a single injury showed reliable decrements on a measure of response inhibition and, to a less robust degree, on divided attention. Younger adults showed greater vulnerability. CONCLUSIONS: Repeated concussion is associated with reliable decrements in cognitive performance--even after a three month window for recent recovery.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
Volume	77( 4)
Publication status	Published - Apr 2006

Keywords

Adolescent
Adult
complications: Athletic Injuries
complications: Brain Concussion
diagnosis: Cognition Disorders
Demography
Educational Status
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neuropsychological Tests
Periodicity
Recurrence
Severity of Illness Index
Sex Factors
Time Factors

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Neuropsychological dysfunction following repeat concussions in jockeys.

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