Neuromuscular performance changes throughout the menstrual cycle in physically active females.

Objectives: To determine changes in neuromuscular performance throughout the menstrual cycle in females aged 18-25.

Methods: Fifty physically active college females (25 on oral contraceptives (OC)) were recruited to participate. Data collection visits coincided with early-follicular (Fp), ovulatory (Op), and the mid-luteal (Lp) phases.

The Lived Experiences of Retired Collegiate Athletes With a History of 1 or More Concussions.

Context:   Concussions remain misunderstood, underreported, and undiagnosed. Although most concussion symptoms resolve within 2 weeks, some patients experience persistent symptoms that adversely affect physical, emotional, social, or cognitive functioning or a combination of these. Minimal evidence delineating the effect of concussions on recently retired collegiate athletes currently exists.

Qualitative Examination of Adolescent Health-Related Quality of Life at 1 Year Postconcussion.

Context: Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries can negatively influence health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in adolescent patients. The effect of sport-related concussion on adolescent HRQOL remains unclear.

Objective: To investigate the perceptions of adolescent student-athletes and their parents regarding the adolescents' HRQOL 1 year after sport-related concussion.