Abstract:Objective
The effects of participation in contact sports on brain functioning is a growing area of concern in the athlete population. This pilot study examined differences in resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) associated with level of contact in female varsity student athletes.
Method
Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans were collected from 29 female university athletes. Level of contact … Show more
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