Neurophysiology and Cognitive Neuroscience (8.4): Sensorimotor Function in Elite Soldiers and Athletes
Abstract
The objective of this proposal is to perform secondary analysis of data collected through a large-scale sensory performance program (the Nike Sensory Stations) and identify sensorimotor skills that are enhanced in elite soldiers and athletes, determine if sensorimotor skills predict on-field performance and evaluate the effects of concussion on sensorimotor skills. Tasking to achieve the objective of this proposal will include research that will focus on analysis of data collected through the Nike Sensory Stations, a reliable and cross-validated computerized assessment device that measures 9 scnsori1notor skills. Through analysis of this large multi-center database of soldiers and athletes the proposer plans to test the hypotheses that sensorimotor abilities differ across levels of achieve1nent, comparing within and between cohorts to understand hov performance demands relate to scnsorimotor skills. Using prospective analyses, the proposer will test the hypothesis that sensorimotor skills are predictive of game statistics. Using retrospective and longitudinal analyses the proposer will test the hypotheses that sensorimotor function is impaired with more recent and greater numbers of concussions, and that measures of sensorimotor function have a reliable diagnostic value for assessing individuals with mild traumatic brain injury. In year one, psychometric and demographic data, sports statistical data, will be assembled and organized along with baseline concussion data. Hypothesis-driven and exploratory analyses will be pe1formed to map variability in sensorimotor function in cohorts (Aim I) and retrospective analysis of the concussion data (Aim 3). In year two, prospective analyses linking sensorimotor function to on-field performance (Aim 2) will be conducted in addition to continued collection of post concussion data. In year three all available post-concussion data will be assessed (Aim 3).
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1510390
Entities
People
- Lawrence G Appelbaum
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Duke University
- United States Army