Publications by authors named "N Feddermann-Demont"
Objectives: To investigate potential effects of heading on the neurocognitive performance and the white matter (WM) of the brain in high-level adult male football players.
Design: Prospective longitudinal.
Methods: Football players engaging in the highest football leagues in Germany were included.
Article Synopsis
- The 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport took place in Amsterdam from October 27-30, 2022, leading to a new consensus statement and updates on concussion protocols.
- In preparation, author groups conducted extensive systematic reviews over 3½ years on key concussion-related topics, informing the conference discussions and outcomes.
- The conference introduced revised tools like CRT6 and SCAT6, emphasized the importance of the para athlete's perspective, and highlighted gaps in research concerning concussion prevention and long-term effects.
Objectives: We evaluated interventions to facilitate recovery in children, adolescents and adults with a sport-related concussion (SRC).
Design: Systematic review including risk of bias (modified Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network tool).
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Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate which tests and measures can effectively diagnose persisting post-concussive symptoms (PPCS) in people of different ages after sport-related concussions (SRC).
- A systematic review of literature was conducted, screening 3,298 records to include 26 relevant studies with varied participant demographics and methodologies, primarily focusing on comparisons between those with PPCS and control groups.
- The findings suggest that current diagnostic methods heavily rely on self-reported symptoms, as no specific tool or measure demonstrates adequate accuracy; more robust, long-term studies are needed for improved clinical diagnosis.
Background: Long-term effects of playing soccer (football) on the brain structure and function of the brain are vividly debated. While some studies showed differences in neurocognitive performance and structural brain changes in retired male players, data on female players are scarce. The present study compares cortical thickness and neurocognitive performance in former high-level female soccer (SOC) and non-contact sport athletes (CON).
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