Presentation Year

2016

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Aaron SinnottKinesiologyFaculty

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Researchers have hypothesized a dose-response relationship between concussion history and decrements in neurocognitive function. However, dose-response evidence is uncertain among soccer athletes. Athletes from the HSU men’s and women’s soccer teams completed a computerized neurocognitive test before and after a soccer season. We observed no significant changes from preseason to postseason in ImPACT composite scores across any concussion group (p>0.05). Prior concussions did not result in immediate decreased neurocognitive function among collegiate soccer athletes. Participation in intercollegiate soccer for 1 or 2 competitive seasons does not negatively influence neurocognitive performance.

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137

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