A systematic review of potential long-term effects of sport-related concussion.

Geoffrey T ManleyAndrew J GardnerKathryn J SchneiderKevin M GuskiewiczJulian BailesRobert C CantuRudolph J CastellaniMichael TurnerBarry D JordanChristopher RandolphJiří DvořákK Alix HaydenCharles H TatorPaul McCroryGrant L Iverson

Published in: British journal of sports medicine (2017)

Multiple concussions appear to be a risk factor for cognitive impairment and mental health problems in some individuals. More research is needed to better understand the prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy and other neurological conditions and diseases, and the extent to which they are related to concussions and/or repetitive neurotrauma sustained in sports.

Keyphrases

mental health
cognitive impairment
spinal cord injury
risk factors
high frequency
mental illness
early onset
high school
brain injury
cerebral ischemia