The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Oct 2013
Neurocognitive test performance and symptom reporting in cheerleaders with concussions.
To evaluate neurocognitive test results and symptom reporting after sports-related concussion in a group of female cheerleaders. ⋯ The diagnosis and management of concussion in cheerleaders should not consist solely of self-reported symptoms. Neurocognitive test results represent an important component of the evaluation process and may identify athletes with residual neurocognitive deficits who report being clinically asymptomatic.