Search Results - Brain Research
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Repetitive head impact exposure in collegiate wrestling practices using instrumented mouthguard technology
Zimmerman, C., Le Flao, E., Cecchi, N. J., Towns, J. A., Sami, S., Zeineh, M., Grant, G., Camarillo, D. B.Published in Research in Sports Medicine (2025)“…This study provides insights for future wrestling research and the development of safety interventions, such as protective headgear or specialized training exercises, to reduce risks of brain trauma for wrestlers.…”
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Headguard use in combat sports: position statement of the Association of Ringside Physicians
deWeber, K., Parlee, L., Nguyen, A., Lenihan, M. W., Goedecke, L.Published in The Physician and Sportsmedicine (2024)“…In the absence of high-quality studies on headguard use, the Association of Ringside Physicians recommends that further research be conducted to clarify the role of headguards in all combat sports, at all ages of participation. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis investigating head trauma in boxing
Donnelly, R. R., Ugbolue, U. C., Gao, Y., Gu, Y., Dutheil, F., Baker, J. S.Published in Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine (2023)“…This systematic review and meta-analysis assess both acute and chronic neurological and neuropsychological effects that boxing has on the brain. Further assessments in terms of comparisons of the concussion ratio in boxing to other combat sports, as well as the efficiency of wearing headguards, are also performed. …”
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Loss of consciousness in judo: similarities and differences between traumatic brain injury and choking techniques (shime-waza)
Lota, K. S., Malliaropoulos, N., Callan, M., Ikumi, A.Published in The Arts and Sciences of Judo (2023)“…Loss of consciousness (LOC) is a critical event that can occur in judo as a result of both traumatic brain injury (TBI) and choking techniques (shime-waza). …”
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Traumatic encephalopathy syndrome: application of new criteria to a cohort exposed to repetitive head impacts
Ritter, A., Shan, G., Montes, A., Randall, R., Bernick, C.Published in British Journal of Sports Medicine (2023)“…Conclusion: The new TES criteria does distinguish a group of fighters with differences in regional brain volumes and reduced cognitive function. Our findings support the use of the NINDS criteria for TES in further research of the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts.…”
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Effect of weight class on regional brain volume, cognition, and other neuropsychiatric outcomes among professional fighters
Bray, M. J., Tsai, J., Bryant, B. R., Narapareddy, B. R., Richey, L. N., Krieg, A., Tobolowsky, W., Jahed, S., Shan, G., Bernick, C. B., Peters, M. E.Published in Neurotrauma Reports (2021)“…Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common source of functional impairment among athletes, military personnel, and the general population. …”
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Concussions, cuts and cracked bones: A systematic literature review on protective headgear and head injury prevention in Olympic boxing
Tjønndal, A., Haudenhuyse, R., de Geus, B., Buyse, L.Published in European Journal of Sport Science (2022)“…There are almost no randomised control trials, longitudinal research designs or samples from recreational boxing. …”
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Towards examining the effectiveness of boxing headguards with thermoplastic polyurethane in mitigating acceleration and risk of head injury using a dynamic head model
Rybak, T.Published 2021“…Indeed, boxing has shown to have the highest rate of concussions of any individual male sport. Research studies, however, indicate that boxing headgears are generally effective in minimizing concussion risk for training and competitions. …”
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Comportamiento de la activación cortical en topes de judo en diferentes etapas de entrenamiento. (Behavior of cortical activation levels in judo stops during the various stages or meso-preparation systems)
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Combat sports medicine
R. Kordi, N. Maffulli, R. R. Wroble, W. A. WallacePublished 2010 -
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Impact of recurrent head trauma on olfactory function in boxers: A matched pairs analysis
Vent, J., Koenig, J., Hellmich, M., Huettenbrink, K. B., Damm, M.Published in Brain Research (2010)“…Brain Research…”
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Amateur boxing and risk of chronic traumatic brain injury: systematic review of observational studies
Loosemore, M., Knowles, C. H., Whyte, G. P.Published in British Journal of Sports Medicine (2008)“…Objective: To evaluate the risk of chronic traumatic brain injury from amateur boxing. Setting: Secondary research performed by combination of sport physicians and clinical academics. …”
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The computer record and analysis of struggle dynamics of the Judo fight
Kulasa, J., Kalina, R. M.Published in The Engineering of sport 7, Volume 2 (2008)“…The winner is the one who, according to the principal judo rule, will use in an optimal way his brain together with the body. That is why according to some judo experts assessment the data from the competitors fights' observations might be more prognostic. …”
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Video analysis of blows to the head and face at the 1999 World Taekwondo Championships
Roh, J. O., Watkinson, E. J.Published in The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness (2002)“…BACKGROUND: Limited research has been done on head blows that may result in mild traumatic brain injury in Taekwondo. …”
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Sports medicine and the ethics of boxing
Leclerc, S., Herrera, C. D.Published in British Journal of Sports Medicine (1999)“…Although there is a need for continuing research into the health risks, doctors can in the interim take steps to increase public awareness of these risks. …”