Objective To systematically review the scientific literature regarding factors to consider when
providing advice or guidance to athletes about retirement from contact or collision sport …

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays a vital role in maintaining and regulating
homeostatic processes. ANS dysfunction has been reported in patients with moderate to …

Background: Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) are associated with novel or worsened
sleep disruption. Several studies indicate that daily morning blue light therapy (BLT) is …

Background Poor sleep is associated with longer recovery following adolescent concussion,
making the longitudinal assessment of sleep important for monitoring recovery and …

Objectives: To assess the prevalence and risk factors for emotional distress in youth with
persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS) greater than one month. Methods: We used …

Sports-related concussion (SRC) is a common sports injury in children and adolescents.
With the vast amount of youth sports participation, an increase in awareness of concussion …

Our objective was to examine the effect of current neck or shoulder pain on concussion
outcomes. Variables included symptom resolution and return-to-sport time, symptom …

Sleep disorders are an important issue among elite athletes. In this study, we used data from
two studies to examine the prevalence, pattern, and risk factors of insomnia symptoms …

Purpose To describe and explore the relationship between baseline anxiety, depression
and symptom experience in children and youth assessed at a concussion clinic. Design and …

Background: Organizations recommend that athletes should be asymptomatic or symptom-
limited before initiating a graduated return-to-play (GRTP) protocol after sports-related …