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E-bike head injury frequency, severity, and hospitalization levels increased over the past decade
A recent study investigated the relationship between electric biking (e-biking) and high-impact head injuries. Niklas H Koehne et al. found that, in the past decade, the incidence of head injuries due to e-bike accidents has significantly increased, as did the severity of the injuries.
Photobiomodulation improves neuromuscular deficits related to concussions and repetitive head impacts
A study looked at the relationship between photobiomodulation (PBM) and neuromuscular control, specifically targeting patients with concussions or repetitive head acceleration events (RHAEs). After following an 8-week protocol study, participants exhibited significant improvements in reaction time, balance scores, and grip strength for both hands.
Study finds potential therapeutic target to combat mitochondrial dysfunction after TBI
The journal Neurochemistry International recently published a review that details the role of mitochondria in traumatic brain injury (TBI).
High-intensity training is better than conventional training for locomotion, cognition, and aerobic capacity in moderate-to-severe TBI
The Journal of Neurotrauma recently published a study comparing conventional rehabilitation to high-intensity training (HIT) in patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury. Compared to rehabilitation, high-intensity training participants showed better outcomes in the physical tests used to measure locomotive outcomes (6-min walk test and peak treadmill speed). There were also more improvements in aerobic capacity and cognitive functioning after HIT.
Sports-related concussions earlier in the season may have a quicker resolution of symptoms
A retrospective cohort study by Jacob Jo et al. revealed that sport-related concussions occurring during the early third of the season exhibited a quicker resolution of symptoms than those occurring in the later third of the season, although this finding did not remain statistically significant in a multivariate analysis.