Concussion in Para Sport

James Kissick; Nick Webborn

doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2018.01.002

Concussion in Para Sport

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2018 May;29(2):299-311. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2018.01.002.

Authors

James Kissick¹, Nick Webborn²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa Carleton University Sport Medicine Clinic, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Electronic address: jameskissick@me.com.
² Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME), University of Brighton, The Welkin, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SN, UK.

PMID: 29627090
DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2018.01.002

Abstract

Although Para athletes (the International Paralympic Committee term for sportspeople with a disability) are exposed to a risk of concussion just like their able-bodied counterparts, there has been little research into the incidence of concussion in para sport. Existing assessment and management guidelines and tools have been developed for the general sport population but may not be appropriate for use in some para-athletes. This review examines what is currently known about concussion in para sport and identifies challenges and opportunities in moving knowledge on this topic forward.

Keywords: Athletes with a disability; Concussion; Injury; Para athlete; Para sport.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Athletes*
Athletic Injuries / diagnosis
Athletic Injuries / epidemiology*
Athletic Injuries / therapy*
Brain Concussion / diagnosis
Brain Concussion / epidemiology*
Brain Concussion / therapy*
Disabled Persons*
Humans