Vision Training Methods for Sports Concussion Mitigation and Management |
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Authors: | Joseph F. Clark Angelo Colosimo James K. Ellis Robert Mangine Benjamin Bixenmann Kimberly Hasselfeld Patricia Graman Hagar Elgendy Gregory Myer Jon Divine |
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Affiliation: | 1.Neurology and Rehabilitative Medicine, University of Cincinnati;2.Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati;3.Department of Athletics, University of Cincinnati;4.Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati;5.College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, University of Cincinnati;6.Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children''s Hospital Medical Center |
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Abstract: | There is emerging evidence supporting the use vision training, including light board training tools, as a concussion baseline and neuro-diagnostic tool and potentially as a supportive component to concussion prevention strategies. This paper is focused on providing detailed methods for select vision training tools and reporting normative data for comparison when vision training is a part of a sports management program. The overall program includes standard vision training methods including tachistoscope, Brock’s string, and strobe glasses, as well as specialized light board training algorithms. Stereopsis is measured as a means to monitor vision training affects. In addition, quantitative results for vision training methods as well as baseline and post-testing *A and Reaction Test measures with progressive scores are reported. Collegiate athletes consistently improve after six weeks of training in their stereopsis, *A and Reaction Test scores. When vision training is initiated as a team wide exercise, the incidence of concussion decreases in players who participate in training compared to players who do not receive the vision training. Vision training produces functional and performance changes that, when monitored, can be used to assess the success of the vision training and can be initiated as part of a sports medical intervention for concussion prevention. |
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Keywords: | Behavior Issue 99 Vision training peripheral vision functional peripheral vision concussion concussion management diagnosis rehabilitation eyes sight seeing sight |
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