Teaching, research and rotations
SPARCC Research
SPARCC is a premier academic center dedicated to advancing research across a range of disciplines, with a particular focus on the evaluation and treatment of concussions. Our mission is to deepen understanding and improve care through innovative, evidence-based approaches.
Research publications and abstracts
Abstract collections by meeting
Full posters and papers, as presented.
Recent research and papers we reference
Guidelines and consensus statements our care is built on.
Past research & ongoing work
- Mortazavi, Oleskey, et al. Active Rehabilitation Protocol in Treatment of Adolescents with Post-Concussive Syndrome, a Clinical Trial.
- Mowrey, Mortazavi, et al. Neuropsychiatric Assessment of Adolescents with Post-Concussion Syndrome Before and After the Implementation of a Novel Active Rehabilitation Protocol.
- Smith, Mortazavi, et al. Functional movement screens, gait patterns, and neuromuscular control in those recovering from post-concussive syndrome.
- Oakley, Mortazavi, Minor, et al. Quantitative and qualitative electroencephalogram (qEEG) testing and the detection of mild traumatic brain injury.
- Mortazavi, Minor, et al. Exercise tolerance correlation with cognitive tolerance and return-to-learn stage.
- Minor, Mortazavi, et al. Correlation of exercise tolerance and vestibulo-ocular motor symptoms.
- Mortazavi, Minor, et al. Heart rate variability trends and concussion symptom scores during recovery.
- Polec, Minor, Mortazavi, et al. Evaluation of an eye-tracking protocol testing for oculomotor deficits seen after concussion and post-concussion syndrome.
- Mortazavi, Minor, et al. Pupillary contraction volumes, speeds, and symmetry in concussed patients.
- Minor, Mortazavi, et al. Correlation of King-Devick and near point convergence with neurocognitive ImPACT testing processing speed and reaction time scores in concussed patients.
- Mortazavi, Smith, et al. Functional rehab role in those with post-concussive syndrome.
- Mortazavi, Miller, et al. The role of a goal-oriented concussion action plan in the setting of post-concussive syndrome.
- Klien, Mortazavi, et al. Early VOM and exertional intervention in acute concussion.
- Mortazavi, et al. Dysautonomia and exercise intolerance in post-concussive syndrome.
- Mortazavi. Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes. Advances in Pediatrics, December 2012, Volume 60.
- Mortazavi, Provance, et al. The Prevalence and Patterns of Athlete's Heart in Adolescent Athletes: a Review of ECGs. 11/2011 (abstract accepted, CJSM; AMSSM podium presentation).
- Mortazavi, Provance, et al. Evaluating the accuracy of ECG screening in young athletes by primary care providers. (Study in progress)
- Mortazavi, Provance, et al. Cost effectiveness of an ECG screening program in high school athletes. (Study in progress)
- Hoang, Mortazavi. Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes. Advances in Pediatrics, December 2011, Volume 60.
- Hoang, Mortazavi. General Radiology Imaging and Laboratory Testing — What to Order and When. Pediatric Sports Medicine: Essentials for Office Evaluation, April 2012.
- Mortazavi, Styne, et al. Competitive Sport Participation and Treatment Outcomes in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. (submitted for publication)
- Mortazavi, Cassaza, et al. Single Leg Training and Injury Prevention in Football Players. (data in analysis)
Academic memberships
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Pima County Medical Society (PCMS)
- Arizona Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP)
- Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona (BIAAZ)
Academic affiliations
- Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
- Clinical and research interns at SPARCC
- CACTIS Foundation
- Clinical researchers at SPARCC and Midwestern University of Arizona
- Clinical researchers at SPARCC and residents at THMEP