Concussion History and Motor System Metabolism

Conclusion

In conclusion, findings from this study provide evidence that the acquisition of a repeated motor sequence is compromised in former concussed athletes and that physiological underpinnings could implicate disproportionate reductions of M1 glutamate concentrations with advancing age. Longitudinal follow-ups could be useful to explore how glutamate metabolism in M1 might potentially be involved in the future development of more severe, debilitating symptoms as former athletes get older.