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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Family History of Mental Illness, and Aggression in Brain Donors With Repetitive Head Impact Exposure.

Neurology

December 2024

From the Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center (M.U., E.N., S.D., B.A., N.S., A.S., J.P., J.D.C., D.D., B.D., L.G., B.H., D.K., N.K., R.C.C., V.E.A., R.A.S., T.D.S., Y.T., A.C.M., M.L.A., J.M.), Framingham Heart Study (R.B., A.C.M.), Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.D.C., T.D.S., A.C.M.), Neurology (B.D., B.H., D.K., R.C.C., R.A.S., A.C.M., M.L.A., J.M.), Psychiatry (L.G.), Radiology (L.G.), Ophthalmology (L.G.), and Biomedical Engineering (L.G.), Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine; Departments of Applied Social Sciences (S.W.C., D.R.) and Biomedical Engineering (L.G.), Boston University; Department of Biostatistics (F.T.-Z., Z.B., B.M., J.P., Y.T.), Boston University School of Public Health; Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (D.D.), Charlestown; Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital (B.D., D.K.); Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance (K.D.-O.C.), Brain Injury Research Center, Department of Pathology (J.C.), Department of Artificial Intelligence & Human Health, Nash Family Department of Neuroscience, Ronald M. Loeb Center for Alzheimer's Disease, Friedman Brain Institute, and Neuropathology Brain Bank & Research CoRE, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; VA Boston Healthcare System (B.H., N.K., V.E.A., T.D.S., A.C.M.); Department of Neurosurgery (R.C.C.), Emerson Hospital, Concord; and VA Bedford Healthcare System (V.E.A., T.D.S., A.C.M.), MA.

Article Synopsis
  • Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease linked to frequent head injuries, often seen in athletes and military personnel, with a focus on its relationship with aggression and family mental health history.
  • The study analyzed data from deceased male brain donors with CTE, aiming to determine if the presence of CTE affects the relationship between first-degree family history of mental illness (1°FHMI) and aggression, using structured assessments and various demographic controls.
  • Results indicated that 1°FHMI was significantly correlated with aggression scores in individuals with CTE, suggesting that CTE pathology may influence aggression differently than previously understood, while no such association was found in those without CTE.
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Neuropathologic and Clinical Findings in Young Contact Sport Athletes Exposed to Repetitive Head Impacts.

JAMA Neurol

October 2023

Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center, Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts.

Article Synopsis
  • * The study analyzed data from 152 brain donors under 30 years old, revealing that 41.4% were diagnosed with CTE, primarily in its mild stages.
  • * CTE cases were more prevalent among older athletes, particularly males in amateur sports like football, with those diagnosed having significantly longer playing careers.
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Importance: Repetitive head impact (RHI) exposure is the chief risk factor for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). However, the occurrence and severity of CTE varies widely among those with similar RHI exposure. Limited evidence suggests that the APOEε4 allele may confer risk for CTE, but previous studies were small with limited scope.

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Developing methods to detect and diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy during life: rationale, design, and methodology for the DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project.

Alzheimers Res Ther

August 2021

Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Boston University CTE Center, Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Anatomy & Neurobiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.

Article Synopsis
  • Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a serious brain disease caused by repeated head impacts and can only be diagnosed after death; the DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project aims to develop diagnostic methods for this condition.
  • Funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the project includes 240 male participants, focusing on former football players and asymptomatic individuals, to study various risk factors and biomarkers related to CTE.
  • The research involves extensive evaluations such as neurological exams, brain imaging, and biological sample collection, with a focus on refining clinical criteria and sharing data with the broader research community.
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Background And Purpose: Muscle dysfunction is very common following musculoskeletal injury. There is very little evidence to suggest that muscle function may be positively impacted by soft tissue interventions, such as dry needling. The purpose of this case report is to describe the immediate effect of dry needling on muscle thickness in a subject after shoulder surgery.

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Background: Hamstring strains are common among soccer athletes, and they have a high incidence of recurrence. Among American collegiate soccer players, men have an overall higher incidence rate of hamstring strains than women.

Purpose: This research compares the hamstring strain injury rates in event and athlete characteristics between male and female college soccer athletes.

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Injuries to the medial collateral ligament (MCL) are very common and there seems to be a consensus supporting the conservative management of grade I and II tears. Grade III tears are also usually treated conservatively unless associated with injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament or posterior cruciate ligament. This article outlines rehabilitation programs for conservative treatment of MCL injuries, and postoperative programs after anterior cruciate ligament or multiple ligament reconstruction.

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Rehabilitation of the thrower's elbow.

Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg

December 2003

Healthsouth Corporation; Birmingham, Alabama; Tampa Bay Devil Rays Baseball Organization; Tampa Bay, Florida; American Sports Medicine Institute; Birmingham, Alabama Healthsouth Rehabilitation; Birmingham, Alabama, USA.

The elbow joint is susceptible to injuries in the overhead athlete due to the large amount of forces observed during the act of throwing. Injuries often occur due to repetitive microtrauma nature of throwing. Rehabilitation following injury or surgery to the throwing elbow is vital to fully restore normal function and return the athlete to competition as quickly and safely as possible.

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Rehabilitation of the thrower's elbow.

Clin Sports Med

October 2004

HealthSouth Corporation, American Sports Medicine Institute, 1201 11th Avenue South, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA.

The elbow joint is frequently injured in the overhead athlete, due to the large amount of forces in throwing. Injuries often occur due to repetitive microtrauma, especially in pitching. Rehabilitation following injury or surgery is vital to fully restore normal elbow function and return the athlete to competition as quickly and safely as possible.

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Study Design: Prospective single-group repeated-measures design.

Objectives: To quantify electromyographic (EMG) muscle activity of the infraspinatus, teres minor, supraspinatus, posterior deltoid, and middle deltoid during exercises commonly used to strengthen the shoulder external rotators.

Background: Exercises to strengthen the external rotators are commonly prescribed in rehabilitation, but the amount of EMG activity of the infraspinatus, teres minor, supraspinatus, and deltoid during these exercises has not been thoroughly studied to determine which exercises would be most effective to achieve strength gains.

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Study Design: Clinical trial.

Objective: To determine the effect of 2 conservative intervention approaches for functional hallux limitus.

Background: Metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) sprains are common and can result in long-term sequelae such as persistent pain and loss of range of motion (ROM) secondary to bony proliferation and articular degeneration.

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The purpose of this study was to examine similarities and/or differences in the motivational constructs of hope and optimism for the future, attitude toward disability, goal setting, and perceived social support at work between hand-injured participants with and without work-related injury. A purposive sample of eight participants was interviewed to gather a qualitative "insider's perspective." Interviews were conducted at three time points to identify any evolution of participants' motivational constructs over time.

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Study Design: Descriptive postoperative follow-up research.

Objectives: The purpose of this investigation was to describe the return-to-competition rate and functional outcome of overhead athletes following arthroscopic thermal-assisted capsular shrinkage (TACS).

Background: Traditional open procedures to correct instability in overhead athletes, such as capsulolabral repairs and capsular shifts, have produced less-than-favorable results, which have led to the development of TACS.

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Rehabilitation of head and neck injuries in the athlete.

Clin Sports Med

July 2003

UVA-HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center, 545 Ray C. Hunt Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA.

This article has given a general overview of a specific and reproducible physical therapy evaluation that can be used to assess progress toward and achievement of goals of treatment. General descriptions of types of presentations that can be seen clinically were also delineated. General treatment goals were discussed and some specific exercises were introduced to help in developing a comprehensive program for the athlete.

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The rehabilitation process begins immediately following ACL injury, with emphasis on reducing swelling and inflammation; improving motion; regaining quadriceps control; allowing immediate weight-bearing; and restoring full passive knee extension and, gradually, flexion. The goal of preoperative rehabilitation is to prepare the patient mentally and physically for surgery. Once the ACL surgery is performed, it is important to alter the rehab program based on the type of graft used and any concomitant procedures performed.

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Fifteen patients with a benign lesion of the proximal femur were surgically treated with augmented intralesional curettage and bone grafting using an allogenic fibular strut graft in conjunction with internal fixation with a sliding hip screw. Mean age was 26 years (range, 13-46 years). Patients were followed up for a mean of 30 months (range, 7-110 months).

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Glenohumeral joint instability is a common pathology observed in the orthopedic and sports medicine settings. Overhead athletes often exhibit a certain degree of acquired laxity that can lead to various pathologies. Unfavorable results often observed with traditional open procedures to correct instability in the overhead athlete have led to the development of arthroscopic thermal-assisted capsular shrinkage (TACS).

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The overhead throwing motion is an extremely skillful and intricate movement that is very stressful on the shoulder joint complex. The overhead throwing athlete places extraordinary demands on this complex. Excessively high stresses are applied to the shoulder joint because of the tremendous forces generated by the thrower.

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Study Design: A masked, single-factor, posttest-only control group design.

Objective: To explore the relationship between reported oral contraceptive use and peripheral joint laxity.

Background: Studies have found an association between increased ligamentous laxity and changes in serum levels of hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and relaxin.

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Patellofemoral disorders: a classification system and clinical guidelines for nonoperative rehabilitation.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

November 1998

HealthSouth Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA.

Patellofemoral disorders are among the most common clinical conditions managed in the orthopaedic and sports medicine setting. Nonoperative intervention is typically the initial form of treatment for patellofemoral disorders; however, there is no consensus on the most effective method of treatment. Although numerous treatment options exist for patellofemoral patients, the indications and contraindications of each approach have not been well established.

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Objective: To determine the prevalence of joint hypermobility in a group of adolescent, interscholastic athletes.

Design: Cross-sectional; descriptive or observational.

Setting: Free preparticipation physical examinations for sports.

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Profile of dance injuries in a Broadway show: a discussion of issues in dance medicine epidemiology.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

August 1997

Healthsouth Manhattan II, New York, NY 10022, USA.

A description of dance injuries in a Broadway show using ballet technique is reported for the first time. Presentation of this material is used as a vehicle to discuss issues in dance epidemiology and etiology. As interest and research in dance medicine increases, standardization of reporting methods and definitions becomes critical in discussions of epidemiology and etiology.

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Conservative treatment of Grade III acromioclavicular joint injuries usually consists of immobilization of the arm in a sling for 2-4 weeks followed by physical therapy. The initial phase of rehabilitation is greatly hindered by the fact that initial sling removal often exacerbates a patient's symptoms. This increase in pain leads to muscle guarding and spasms which, in turn, limit the extent of range of motion and strengthening exercises that can be performed.

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