Antonio Vintimilla, Troy Hooper, C Roger James, Ho Cheng Lu, Karthick Natesan, Jeegisha Kapila, Phil Sizer
BACKGROUND: Fatigue is common in sports, impairing performance and increasing injury risk, yet little is known regarding fatigue and concussion. Impaired neck neuromuscular function may contribute to concussion at baseline, where central fatigue may further impair neck function resulting in increased concussion risk. These effects may be magnified in athletes with a history of concussion. PURPOSE: To determine the effect of exercise induced central fatigue on neck joint position error, strength, and endurance in healthy subjects and those with a history of concussion...
2024: International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy