Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials in the advanced boxers : original research article

Background: Head trauma may result in many kinds of otoneurologic disorders. However, there are very few studies associated with the evaluation of the disorder. Research question: The aim of the study is to clarify the effects of long-term impact to the head in advanced boxers regarding vestibular e...

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Published in:International sportmed journal for FIMS 2009-01, Vol.10 (4), p.176-185
Main Authors: Lee, Tsung-Lun, Wang, Mao-Che, Tzu-Chiang, Tseng
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boxer
Caloric test
Head trauma
Vestibular evoked myogenic potential
Vestibular function
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Summary:Background: Head trauma may result in many kinds of otoneurologic disorders. However, there are very few studies associated with the evaluation of the disorder. Research question: The aim of the study is to clarify the effects of long-term impact to the head in advanced boxers regarding vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP). Type of study: Prospective study. Material and methods: VEMPs were collected from 14 advanced boxers (13 M, 1 F, aged 16-28 years). The otoscopic findings, audiograms and caloric test were recorded. The VEMP responses of strong side (right for right-handed) and weak side were compared to each other and to the healthy volunteers. Results: The 14 enrolled subjects had been engaged in the sport of boxing for 4 to 15 years (median: 8.9 years). In comparison with the control group, the results of the caloric test of the subjects were not significantly different (p>0.05). The VEMP responses in boxers showed significant delay of p13 and n23 latencies in both strong side and weak sides in comparison with healthy volunteers (p
ISSN:1528-3356
1528-3356