Neurovascular Coupling by Functional Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy and Sport-Related Concussion in Retired Rugby Players: The UK Rugby Health Project
Anick Sharma, Karen Hind, Patria Hume, Jyotpal Singh, J. Patrick Neary
Abstract
: This was the first study to examine cerebral hemodynamic changes in retired rugby players in response to a NVC test, and we found reduced cerebral hemodynamic responses in participants with a history of mTBI compared to controls. These results suggest altered cerebral metabolic demands in participants with a history of multiple head injuries. Further research is needed to ascertain an understanding of the changes in hemodynamics from playing into retirement.
Topics & Concepts
Neurovascular bundleHemodynamicsConcussionMedicineHaemodynamic responseCardiologyPsychologyInternal medicineAnesthesiaPhysical therapyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationPoison controlSurgeryInjury preventionHeart rateBlood pressureEmergency medicineOptical Imaging and Spectroscopy TechniquesTraumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular DisturbancesHemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy