Title: Post concussion musculoskeletal injuries<br/>Author: Brian Corwell<br/><a href='http://umem.org/profiles/faculty/294/'>[Click to email author]</a><hr/><p>
<span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Post concussion musculoskeletal injuries</strong></span></p>
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Sport related concussion (SRC) impairs numerous functions of the CNS.</p>
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Traditional research has focused on risk of repeat concussion following clearance and return to sport</p>
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Several studies have shown a consistent elevated risk of lower extremity injuries from 90 days up to one year following SRC.</p>
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These include lateral ankle sprains and ACL injuries. Risk ranges, 1.3-3.4x.</p>
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This risk may be greater in those with multiple concussions.</p>
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This elevated rate has been seen in populations ranging from high school, college to professional athletes and has also been seen in the general population.</p>
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Persistent neurological deficits in cognitive and postural control, stability and gait deviations have been postulated as potential mechanisms.</p>
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These may be potential modifiable risk factors before return to play/activity. This may be a role best served by sport physical therapists to assist with sport specific rehabilitation post concussion.</p>
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