Association of history of concussion with vestibular impairment and cognitive function in sports athletes

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52567/trehabj.v8i03.77

Keywords:

athletes, cognition, concussion, vestibulopathy

Abstract

Background: In combat sports athletes have a high incidence of concussive injuries that lead to short-term or long-term vestibular impairment and cognitive function. Understanding how concussion history impacts vestibular and cognitive functions, thereby enhancing the safety and performance of combat sports athletes.

Objective: To evaluate the association between the history of concussion with vestibular impairment and cognitive function in sports athletes.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Hayatabad Sports Complex in Peshawar from November 2023 to April 2024, on n=115 athletes involved in combat sports with a history of concussion within the last 30 days. The data was collected through Sports Concussion Office Assessment Tool 6 (SCOAT- 6) was used to assess Vestibular Impairment (mVOMS) and cognitive dysfunction. Regression analysis for association of History of Concussion with Vestibular and Cognitive Impairment via SPSS version 23.

Result: The mean of age of the (n=115) participants was 18.7± 2.4 years were with n=28(24.3%) mild, n=18(15.7%) moderate and n=6(5.2%) severity of concussion. There was a statistically significant (p<0.05) association between the history of concussion with vestibular and cognitive impairment on the mVOMS and Cognitive test scores on SCOAT-6.

Conclusion: The combat athlete with a history of concussion may have poor cognitive and vestibular function.

Author Biographies

Maheen Gul, Nutrition Department, Department of Health Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan.

Anthroprometery Coordinator

Muhammad Tariq , Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Superior University, Lahore Pakistan.

Physical Therapist

Hafiz Muhammad Abu Bakar Rashid , Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Superior University, Lahore Pakistan.

Physical Therapist

Muhammad Manan Haider Khan, Deaprtment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shifa Tameer e Millat University Islamabad Pakistan.

Associate Professor

Nadia Ishtiaq, Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad Pakistan.

Senior Lecturer

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Submitted

07-08-2024

Accepted

26-09-2024

Published

29-09-2024

How to Cite

Gul, M., Tariq , M., Rashid , H. M. A. B., Haider Khan, M. M., & Ishtiaq, N. (2024). Association of history of concussion with vestibular impairment and cognitive function in sports athletes. The Rehabilitation Journal, 8(03), 22–26. https://doi.org/10.52567/trehabj.v8i03.77

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 03 (2024): T. Rehabili. J.

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Research Article

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