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Seeing Concusssion Differently: Rethinking Testing for Athletes - Anna Nickel

Year
2026
Summary

This research develops accessible concussion assessments for athletes with visual impairments. Working with 17 goalball and blind soccer athletes, researchers adapted vision and balance tests using high-contrast objects, tactile surfaces and modified instructions. Results demonstrate improved assessment accessibility, supporting more inclusive concussion diagnosis, clinical practice and equitable healthcare.

Organisation
Brock University
Tags (39)
Concussion
Concussion Assessment
Concussion Diagnosis
Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Sports Concussion
Visual Impairment
Blind Athletes
Visually Impaired Athletes
Adaptive Sports
Paralympic Sports
Goalball
Blind Soccer
Blind Football
Sports Medicine
Sports Injuries
Concussion Management
Accessible Healthcare
Inclusive Healthcare
Health Equity
Disability Inclusion
Vision Testing
Visual Assessment
Balance Testing
Postural Stability
High-Contrast Testing
Tactile Assessment
Clinical Assessment
Optometry
Neurology
Rehabilitation
Athlete Safety
Concussion Screening
Clinical Research
Sports Science
Inclusive Sports Medicine
Healthcare Communication
Diagnostic Adaptations
Disability Sport Research
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