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dc.contributor.advisorScottgale, Thomasen_US
dc.contributor.authorDevine, Tyler
dc.creatorDevine, Tyleren_US
dc.date.accessioned2022-09-09T18:37:29Z
dc.date.available2022-09-09T18:37:29Z
dc.date.issued2022-05-01en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13013/2633
dc.description.abstractThis literature review investigates the effects concussions have on the brain and mental health of athletes. The mechanism of concussions is described as how it affects the brain and some possible cellular effects. Then several studies are highlighted in the major contact sports of football and soccer as well as a comparison of the rate of concussions in men's versus women's sports. It is also pointed out that concussions occur much more often in competition than in practice sessions. The analysis shows there's a strong correlation between concussions and mental issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral and emotional changes. Functional Neurocognitive Imaging is a new technique used in detecting concussion injuries and can be used to develop a treatment plan for injured individuals. It is also pointed out that concussions can lead to serious disorders like Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Second Impact Syndrome (SIS) and Parkinson's Disease, but with the correct amount of treatment and recovery time, athletes can go back to living their life normally without the fear of future mental backlash from their initial concussion.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.titleA Literature Review Of Effects Of Concussions On The Brain And Mental Health Of Athletesen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.description.departmentBiologyen_US
dc.date.displayMay 2022en_US
dc.type.degreeBachelor of Science (BS)en_US
dc.subject.keywordconcussionen_US
dc.subject.keywordbrain healthen_US
dc.subject.keywordtreatmenten_US
dc.subject.keywordpsychological effectsen_US


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