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PTOtherThe Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy2019

The Potential Role of the Cervical Spine in Sports-Related Concussion: Clinical Perspectives and Considerations for Risk Reduction.

Michael Streifer, Allison M Brown, Tara Porfido, Ellen Zambo Anderson, Jennifer F Buckman, Carrie Esopenko

PMID 30645949

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What this paper is

This is a clinical perspective article discussing the potential role of cervical spine biomechanics in sports-related concussion risk. It synthesizes existing literature to propose clinical considerations for physical therapists and athletic trainers but does not report original methods, patient data, or trial results. There are no new findings to act on.

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Michael Streifer, Allison M Brown, Tara Porfido, et al. The Potential Role of the Cervical Spine in Sports-Related Concussion: Clinical Perspectives and Considerations for Risk Reduction. The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy. 2019.

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