Publications by authors named "J P Hugentobler"

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  • - Persistent postconcussion symptoms (PPCS) can negatively impact various aspects of a youth's life, including daily activities, education, and social interactions.
  • - The review aimed to provide occupational therapists with evidence-based interventions for helping youth with PPCS, analyzing studies published between 2013 and 2023 that focused on interventions pertinent to occupational therapy.
  • - Findings indicated that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) had strong evidence for improving sleep and educational outcomes, while psychoeducation and active rehabilitation showed moderate effectiveness; however, more research is needed on vision-related interventions, the CO-OP, and music therapy.
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  • The study investigates how adolescents and their parents perceive the effects of concussions on family life and activities during the first month of recovery.
  • It involved 27 adolescents and their parents, using electronic symptom tracking and interviews to gather qualitative data on their experiences and challenges.
  • Findings revealed three main themes: disruptions to routines, considerations for managing the injury, and factors that influence recovery, highlighting the importance of shared decision-making in care plans.
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Objectives: To evaluate the association between 2-D frontal plane movement and second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury risk in young athletes at return to sport (RTS) after ACL reconstruction.

Design: Prospective cohort.

Methods: Forty-nine participants who had ACL reconstruction (mean ± SD age, 16.

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To report secondary neurocognitive and quality of life outcomes for a pilot randomized clinical trial (RCT) of aerobic training for management of prolonged symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in adolescents. Outpatient research setting. Thirty adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 years who sustained a mTBI and had between 4 and 16 weeks of persistent post-concussive symptoms.

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