Effect of Hearing Status on Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes of Collegiate Athletes.

Context: Collegiate athletes who are deaf or hard-of-hearing (D/HoH) are diagnosed with concussions at a similar rate as athletes who are hearing; however, little evidence exists on knowledge and attitudes of athletes who are D/HoH toward concussions. This study aimed to examine differences in knowledge of and attitudes toward concussions between athletes who are D/HoH and athletes who are hearing.

Design: Cross-sectional research design.

Comparing dynamic visual acuity between athletes who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and athletes who are hearing.

This study examined the difference in the dynamic visual acuity test (DVAT) between collegiate athletes who are deaf or hard-of-hearing (D/HoH) (n = 38) and university club-level athletes who are hearing (n = 38). Dynamic visual acuity was assessed using the Bertec Vision Advantage (Bertec® Corporation, Columbus, Ohio, USA). No statistically significant differences between athletes who are D/HoH and who are hearing were found in DVAT for leftward (χ = 0.

Hearing Status and Static Postural Control of Collegiate Athletes.

Context: Because of the close proximity of the cochlea, vestibular apparatus, and shared neurovascular structures, the static postural control of athletes who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HoH) may be different from that of athletes who are hearing. Limited research is available to quantify differences between these athletes.

Objective: To determine the effect of hearing status and stance condition on the static postural control of athletes.

Influence of a Multitask Paradigm on Motor and Cognitive Performance of Military and Law Enforcement Personnel: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: To review the current literature investigating if performance of tactical athletes under multitask paradigms is different than performance under single-task paradigms.

Methods: The authors completed a search of the literature published from January 01, 2000, to June 01, 2018, using key search terms in PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) databases. Studies that met inclusion and exclusion criteria were assessed for quality.

Concussion Epidemiology in Athletes Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Compared With Athletes Who Are Hearing.

Objective: To compare the epidemiology of concussion between athletes who are deaf or hard-of-hearing (D/HoH) and athletes who are hearing.

Design: Descriptive epidemiology study.

Setting: Data were collected from 2 Division III athletic programs.

Deaflympians' Satisfaction With Athletic Training Services at the 2013 Deaflympic Summer Games.

Context:   Athletic trainers have the opportunity to treat unique populations. Determining athletes' satisfaction with the athletic training services supplied can offer insights into how to improve the health care provided to athletes.

Objective:   To explore Deaflympians' satisfaction with athletic training services at the 2013 Deaflympic Summer Games.