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Benefits of team sport participation versus concerns of chronic traumatic encephalopathy: prioritizing the health of our youth

2020; Future Medicine; Volume: 5; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2217/cnc-2020-0006

2056-3299

Scott L. Zuckerman, Aaron M. Yengo‐Kahn, Benjamin L. Brett, Andrew W. Kuhn, Daniel I. Wolfson, Zachary Y. Kerr,

Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise

ConcussionVol. 5, No. 2 CommentaryOpen AccessBenefits of team sport participation versus concerns of chronic traumatic encephalopathy: prioritizing the health of our youthScott L Zuckerman, Aaron M Yengo-Kahn, Benjamin L Brett, Andrew W Kuhn, Daniel I Wolfson & Zachary Y KerrScott L Zuckerman*Author for correspondence: Tel.: +1 615 835 7075; Fax: +1 615 343 6948; E-mail Address: zuckerman.scott@gmail.comVanderbilt Sports Concussion Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USADepartment of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA, Aaron M Yengo-KahnVanderbilt Sports Concussion Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USADepartment of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA, Benjamin L BrettDepartment of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USADepartment of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA, Andrew W KuhnVanderbilt Sports Concussion Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA, Daniel I WolfsonVanderbilt Sports Concussion Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA & Zachary Y KerrDepartment of Exercise & Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27154, USAMatthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27154, USAInjury Prevention Research Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USAPublished Online:14 May 2020https://doi.org/10.2217/cnc-2020-0006AboutSectionsView ArticleSupplemental MaterialPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInReddit View articleKeywords: chronic traumatic encephalopathyCTEneurodegenerationsportsteam sport participationtraumatic brain injuryOver the last decade, discussion of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and the sport of American football have become inseparable. The presumed risk of CTE and resultant neurodegenerative changes from contact sport participation has been propelled into the minds of concerned parents and players at all levels. Currently, the literature is mixed on whether contact sport participation is associated with adverse long-term neurologic outcomes, including neurobehavioral changes such as depression and a range of neurodegenerative diseases (dementia, Alzheimer's disease, etc.) [1–8]. Further, some suggest that the media may give disproportionate attention to research promoting a link between contact sport participation and adverse long-term neurologic outcomes [9].It has been argued that the linkage of contact sport participation and adverse long-term neurologic outcomes has been prematurely reached without adequate assessment of the true degree of association [10,11]. The public and media may be unaware of the scientific controversy, as media reports sometimes fail to articulate the underlying strengths and limitations of published research [12]. Stewart and 60 experienced traumatic brain injury researchers emphasized concern that the many uncertainties surrounding CTE may lead individuals to mistakenly attribute treatable neurobehavioral and psychiatric disorders to CTE, an incurable disease unable to be diagnosed definitively in living individuals [13]. These experts have advocated that a 'first, do no harm' philosophy is foremost and takes precedence over the need to resolve knowledge gaps surrounding CTE. Moreover, some have maintained that we must not only consider those cases that are considered 'false positives' (i.e., those who believe they have CTE, but in reality do not), but also the possible 'false negatives' (i.e., those who do not believe they have CTE, but may in fact do) [14].Public concern has manifested in two ways. First, participation in youth and adolescent team sports has declined [15]. Second, efforts have been made to pass legislation that bans youth tackle football [16]. Legal interventions are created, passed and implemented with good intentions, yet they may cause unintended consequences [16], such as exacerbating the already declining physical and mental health of our youth [17].We continue to encourage cordial dialogue about the potential association between contact sport participation and adverse long-term neurologic outcomes, with a focus on making informed decisions weighted in science and without overextension of what the research cannot tell us. Further, discussion of the 'first, do no harm' philosophy must consider numerous factors beyond both the diagnosis/misdiagnosis of CTE and purported adverse long-term neurologic outcomes associated with contact sport participation. We are concerned that clinicians may be inflicting unnecessary harm by discouraging healthful athletic activity through team sport participation altogether. A recent survey of pediatricians revealed that 52% would not allow their child to play contact sports, which is particularly concerning given the absence of reliable studies showing associations between youth contact sport participation and adverse long-term neurologic outcomes [18]. Based on this notion, our commentary aims to: 1) summarize the concerns related to reduced team sport participation and declining physical activity in our youth; 2) describe the benefits of team sports; and 3) offer recommendations regarding team sport participation that address both concerns over long-term adverse neurologic outcomes and our collective role to ensure safe sport settings.Declining youth team sport participation & healthFor the first time in 30 years, the National Federation of State High School Associations (IN, USA) reported a decline in the number of high school students participating in school-sanctioned sports; in 2018–19, there were 43,495 fewer high school student-athletes compared with the year prior [15]. The two largest contributors to the decline were in football and basketball, with football at its lowest mark since the 1999–2000 season. The Aspen Institute (DC, USA) noted that a decade ago, 45% of children (aged 6–12 years) participated in a team sport, compared with 37% in 2020, with the biggest declines in football, ice hockey and soccer [19].Concomitant with declines in team sport participation, the physical health of our youth has waned [17,20–25]. Recent projections suggest that 10 years from now, one of every two adults will be obese and one in four will be severely obese [26]. Simulation studies suggest that young adults who finish high school severely obese have a 95% chance of remaining that way through adulthood [17], substantially increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome [22]. Although a balanced diet is essential, vigorous physical activity is also a strong predictor of metabolic health [23,25].Trends in the mental health of our youth warrant equal concern. Each year, nearly one in ten young adults experiences a major depressive event, with rates steadily increasing [27]. In particular, a strong relationship has been found between increased depressive symptoms and increased leisure screen time [20]. Screen time and video games have both been positively correlated with increased BMI in a study of 2930 adolescents [28]. Screen time not only displaces physical activity but increases energy intake in the form of high calorie snacks, drinks and fast food [29,30]. Excessive digital media use by youth and adolescents has also been suggested to hinder social coping, a focused mind and psychophysiological resilience [31]. Additionally, preliminary evidence has suggested that higher screen-based media use in younger children is associated with poorer literacy skill development and decreased microstructural integrity in select white matter tracts [32].Benefits of team sportsAmong potential activities that promote youth and adolescent health [33], team sport participation influences all dimensions of physical, mental and social development [34]. Adolescents who participate in organized sports are more likely to meet physical activity standards [21], excel at cardiovascular fitness and endurance [35] and demonstrate lower body fat percentage [36]. Psychosocially, organized sport participation has been positively associated with improved social competence [37] and receiving more social support from friends and family [36]. A study of over 10,000 middle- and high-school athletes showed that physically active adolescents and team sport participants had higher self-esteem, higher life satisfaction and decreased psychological distress [38]. A prospective study of over 1322 collegiate athletes concluded that increased physical activity and sport participation were associated with higher mental health scores [39]. As concluded by a systematic review, team sport participation promotes improved social and psychological health [24].The field of medicine similarly touts the benefit of prior team sport experience. Otolaryngology residency applicants who excelled in team sports had higher faculty ratings throughout training [40], and team sport participation was associated with selection of chief resident status among radiologists [41]. Orthopedic surgery applicants with collegiate sport participation portrayed increased grit, perseverance and self-control throughout residency [42]. An additional study also found that orthopedic and neurosurgical department chairs played high school or collegiate football more often than the general population [43].Communication, emotional intelligence and self-discipline are necessary skills for a leader, and all can be ingrained through team sports [44]. Behavioral studies have found that successful teams model shared leadership [45–47], indicating that all athletes on a team can and should develop leadership abilities regardless of 'captain' status. Be it a football team or crew boat, team sports teach accountability and reinforce the value of individuals working together in specific roles rather than attempting to 'go it alone' [46]. Few other activities during the formative years of young adulthood can impart these powerful life lessons.Although there are numerous benefits of team sports participation, it should be said that individual sports (i.e., tennis, golf) may also reinforce certain leadership and perseverance qualities, albeit without the team-play aspect. It is also important to recognize that team sports cover the gamut of contact levels, from noncontact (i.e., cross country, swimming) to limited contact (i.e., baseball/softball, volleyball) to contact (i.e., football, soccer) [48]. With that said, options for sport may vary based on situational, personal and community factors. Given that children's confidence and self-esteem have been associated with their decision to participate in physical activity/sport [49], limiting sport options may result in decreased participation [34]. Moreover, if few sports are available, an athlete may be forced to specialize early, which has been associated with overuse injuries and burnout [34,50–52]. Thus, it is important that as we argue for the benefits of team sport participation, we acknowledge the potential limitations in its availability and advocate for the equitable creation of a variety of team sport opportunities for boys and girls.A path forwardParents, coaches, peers, teachers, school administrators, physicians, scientists and the media all play significant roles in shaping the youth sport experience [53]. Although there is still debate about the knowledge surrounding CTE and the risk of adverse long-term neurologic outcomes, there should nonetheless be a continued emphasis on creating positive experiences for youth sport participants [1–8,54,55]. We offer the following recommendations that consider both the benefit of team sport participation and the concerns over potential long-term neurologic consequences. The five recommendations below start granularly at the athlete level and expand thereafter to parents, community, stakeholders and society.Children that receive appropriate concussion management should not discontinue sports due to fear of long-term neurologic consequences. Physical activity and team sport participation in combination with safe concussion management practices (immediate removal from play, prompt diagnosis and individualized recovery led by a knowledgeable healthcare professional) should be emphasized. Empowering and encouraging athletes without contraindications and no active concussion symptoms to continue the sport that is naturally most attractive to them fosters a positive, memorable and lasting team sport experience.Parents should maximize the benefits of safe team sport participation to their children. Parents play a significant role in initiating childhood sport participation and maintaining it [44]. Active parents lead to active children [56,57], and having both parents and the entire family involved in physical activity has been associated with increased number of sports played and more sports practiced per week [57]. Parents are also encouraged to proactively ask coaches and administrators about the safety and preventive measures enacted in their children's sports leagues.Encouraging team sport and physical activity in children is a multitiered effort that involves local communities. Substantial evidence exists relating sedentary lifestyle choices to poor health outcomes [20,22,25,28–31], while little evidence exists demonstrating significant long-term risks of team sport participation in a safe setting [1–8]. Communities are encouraged to develop and support a variety of youth sport participation opportunities, such as recreational and travel leagues that allow youth to choose the team sport most attractive to them [58]. However, these sport opportunities must embrace a culture of safety that includes injury prevention and appropriate management for all potential injuries [58].To better promote team sport participation, sports safety must include stakeholder buy-in, feasibility considerations and scientific evaluation. We encourage the development of rule variants, equipment changes and other creative approaches that promote safety and team sport participation. The scientific evaluation of these safety measures is critical to ensure they achieve their stated objective and are implemented appropriately.Continue to bridge the disconnect between science and the media. The public should be well-informed about the benefits and risks of team sport participation stratified by overall sport and contact level. A collaborative relationship between scientists and the media is needed to ensure accurate information is disseminated. While strategies to bridge the disconnect have been previously recommended [59], it is important to seek guidance from both parties. Scientists and the media must maintain objectivity, strive for transparency and attempt to reduce biases and personal positions in pursuit of a common goal – health and safety in sport.ConclusionTeam sport participation is an integral ingredient in promoting the physical and mental health development of our youth. The 'first, do no harm' approach of Stewart et al. [13], upon which we have expounded, blends three important notions that: first, we recognize that little evidence demonstrates significant adverse neurologic risk of safe team sport participation; second, team sport participation has an unequivocally positive impact on youth; and third, a prerequisite to any sport is a culture that prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of its athletes [60].Endorsements:The following researchers and medical professionals support and endorse the conclusions formed in this commentary:John Amburgy (University of Alabama-Birmingham)Julian E. Bailes (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine)Christopher M. Bonfield (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)Dennis A. Cardone (New York University Langone Health)Rudolph J. Castellani (West Virginia University)Peter Cummings (Veritas Sports Injury Research Network)Gavin A. Davis (Cabrini Hospital)Katherine Gifford (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)Andrew Gregory (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)Lili-Naz Hazrati (The Hospital for Sick Children)Mark Herceg (Phelps Hospital Northwell Health)Grant L. Iverson (Massachusetts General Hospital)Aaron S. Jeckell (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)Tim Lee (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)Joseph C. Maroon (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)Uzma Samadani (University of Minnesota)Douglas P. Terry (Harvard Medical School)Supplementary dataA complete list of supporters and their affiliation can be found in supplementary data. 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ZuckermanKeywordschronic traumatic encephalopathyCTEneurodegenerationsportsteam sport participationtraumatic brain injurySupplementary dataA complete list of supporters and their affiliation can be found in supplementary data. To view the supplementary data that accompany this article please visit the journal website at: www.futuremedicine.com/doi/suppl/10.2217/cnc-2020-0006Financial & competing interests disclosureThe authors have no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties.No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript.Open accessThis work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. 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