PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Concussion evaluation methods among Washington State high school football coaches and athletic trainers.
To evaluate awareness of concussion assessment methods and to determine whether there are differences among Washington State high school football coaches and athletic trainers in urban versus rural school districts. ⋯ There were statistically significant differences between SCAT2 and NCT use for respondents from urban and rural districts, and also between coaches and athletic trainers, as well as NCT use among respondents with varying years of experience. Further understanding and identification of barriers that limit identification and management of concussions in high school athletes are crucial to prevent serious permanent injury. Additional education is necessary to ensure that athletic trainers and coaches are aware of current recommendations within the medical literature for the evaluation and management of concussions.
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Comparative Study
The effects of concussion legislation one year later--what have we learned: a descriptive pilot survey of youth soccer player associates.
To assess the knowledge of youth soccer athletes' parents, coaches, and soccer officials regarding concussion and return-to-play guidelines contained in the Lystedt Law in Washington State. ⋯ These data suggest that, although general knowledge of parents, coaches, and referees in youth soccer in Washington State is high, gaps in knowledge and practice regarding the prevention of concussion in youth soccer athletes still exist.
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Comparative Study
An assessment of a short composite questionnaire designed for use in an interventional spine pain management setting.
To evaluate the reliability, validity, responsiveness, and practicality of a short composite questionnaire designed for use in an interventional spine pain management setting. ⋯ The PDQQ-S demonstrates adequate reliability and validity and superior responsiveness and practicality in persons with low back pain undergoing interventional spine pain management procedures.
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Review Case Reports
Coccidioidomycosis infection presenting with thoracic spinal pain.
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Editorial Review Comparative Study
The pain explanation and treatment diagram: a tool to enhance patient self-management of persistent pain.