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Dillard., D.M. , West Virginia University . 1-123, 2006. UMI. MS.
Brachial plexus neuropathies are prevalent within wrestling. Objective:The purpose was to examine possible predisposing factors to brachial plexus neuropathy. Design. This study was a prospective longitudinal study. Setting. An athletic training room at an Eastern Wrestling League University (EWL). Patients and other participants. Twenty-three collegiate wrestlers ranging in age from 19.83 ± 1.62 years volunteered to participate. Interventions. Neck strength, Head-neck segment, Head-neck length, and neck girth were measured. Previous history and number of years of wrestling were measured using a questionnaire. Main outcome measures. Neck strength and previous history may predispose wrestlers to brachial plexus neuropathy. Results. There was a main effect for neck strength in the directions of right and left lateral flexion for Time. All other analyses were not significant. Conclusion . Trends indicate that a larger sample size may allow effects to be noted. Further research is necessary to examine these possible effects.
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