A pilot study on the effects of multimodal cervical exercise training on clinical concussion risk factors in female athletes

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q1 REHABILITATION Physical Therapy in Sport Pub Date : 2025-02-03 DOI:10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.01.003

Brooke J. Thompson, Lauren J. Lattimer

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Abstract

Objectives

The primary objective of the current study was to examine whether a 7-week multi-modal cervical training intervention was effective in improving sport related concussion risk factors in female varsity athletes.

Design

A quantitative experimental research design involving a prospective exercise intervention.

Methods

Seventeen female athletes (age 19.5 ± 1.42 years) attended two data collection sessions (i.e., baseline and post-testing) involving assessments in anthropometrics, isometric and dynamic neck strength, and balance control. The intervention group (n = 8) participated in a seven-week multi-modal neuromuscular training program for the cervical musculature. The control group (n = 9) was not provided with external training aside from what was performed within their sports team which was not cervical spine specific.

Results

The intervention group experienced significant improvements in neck-girth, flexor-extensor strength ratio, cervical muscular endurance, isometric and dynamic strength, and balance control.

Conclusion

The findings suggest that the intervention was effective in improving clinical measures related to concussion risk. Prior research suggests that improved size, strength, endurance, symmetry, and postural control, improve an athlete's ability to stabilize the head. This improved stability may cause athletes to have reduced motion of the head following a concussive load, consequently reducing SRC risk but should be investigated further.

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Physical Therapy in Sport 医学-康复医学

CiteScore

4.50

自引率

8.30%

发文量

125

审稿时长

39 days

期刊介绍： Physical Therapy in Sport is an international peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for the publication of research and clinical practice material relevant to the healthcare professions involved in sports and exercise medicine, and rehabilitation. The journal publishes material that is indispensable for day-to-day practice and continuing professional development. Physical Therapy in Sport covers topics dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries, as well as more general areas of sports and exercise medicine and related sports science. The journal publishes original research, case studies, reviews, masterclasses, papers on clinical approaches, and book reviews, as well as occasional reports from conferences. Papers are double-blind peer-reviewed by our international advisory board and other international experts, and submissions from a broad range of disciplines are actively encouraged.