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In-game fatigue influences concussions in national hockey league players.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18373290     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The number of concussions and other head injuries are increasing in the National Hockey League (NHL). The factors that may influence concussion risk in hockey remain largely unknown. In the current study, data on 787 NHL players from the 2001-2002 season were examined. It was found that a player's average ice time per game was a significant predictor of concussion. A player's total ice time for the season was not a significant predictor, however, and there was no significant difference found in the number of games played in the season between those who suffered a concussion and those who did not. These data suggest that in-game fatigue is an important factor when considering concussions.
Authors:
Sean T Stevens; Maryse Lassonde; Louis de Beaumont; Julian Paul Keenan
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Research in sports medicine (Print)     Volume:  16     ISSN:  1543-8635     ISO Abbreviation:  Res Sports Med     Publication Date:  2008  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-03-31     Completed Date:  2008-05-16     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101167637     Medline TA:  Res Sports Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  68-74     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Cognitive Neuroimaging Laboratory, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey 07043, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Athletic Injuries / epidemiology
Brain Concussion / epidemiology,  etiology*
Canada / epidemiology
Fatigue*
Hockey / injuries*
Humans
Male
Registries
Risk Assessment
Time Factors
United States / epidemiology

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