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Clinical Focus: Concussion, neurology and psychology in sport - Original Research

Chronic exercise preserves brain function in masters athletes when compared to sedentary counterparts

Emily ZhaoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Michael J. TranovichDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Ron DeAngeloUPMC Sports Performance, Department of Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Anthony P. KontosDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA;UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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Vonda J. WrightDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Pages 8-13 | Received 22 Jun 2015, Accepted 01 Oct 2015, Published online: 29 Oct 2015

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