Post-Concussion Effects on Neurocognitive Performance in Tactical Athletes

by Joseph Kardouni and Dennis Scofield, CSCS, TSAC-F
TSAC Report April 2014
Vol 39, Issue 1

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Concussion is a concerning injury and recovery can last days, weeks, or even months. Becoming familiar with post-concussion symptoms and the ensuing health-related sequelae is essential for those aiming to optimize the physical performance of tactical athletes.

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This article originally appeared in TSAC Report, the NSCA’s quarterly, online-only publication geared toward the training of tactical athletes, operators, and facilitators. It provides research-based articles, performance drills, and conditioning techniques for operational, tactical athletes. The TSAC Report is only available for NSCA Members. Read more articles from TSAC Report 

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Joseph Kardouni completed his PhD at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2013. Kardouni currently serves as the Research Director for the Total Army I ...

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