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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.

Recent Research and Papers We Reference

Active Rehab for PCS by University at Buffalo, SUNY

Concussion Guidelines for Teachers by CDC

Concussion in Sport by 5th International Conference on Concussion in Sport

Concussion in Sport by 4th International Conference on Concussion in Sport

Early Active Rehab for Concussion by Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, SUNY at Buffalo

Headsmart Understanding Concussions Guide by South Shore Hospital

Pediatric Concussion: What You Need To Know by CDC

Rest and Return to Activity After Sport-Related Concussion by A.T. Still University

Returning to School after TBI for School Professionals by CDC

SCAT5 Sports Assessment Tool by BMJ

School Accommodations after Concussion from the Journal of Athletic Training

Sideline Emergencies by R. Warne Fitch, MD et al.

Sport-Related Concussion in Children and Adolescents by Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness

Research Abstracts

Marshall JK, Kener, Mortazavi M,  Dusenberry B et al. Objective Oculomotor Tracking Differences In Submaximal Exertional Testing And Multi-Directional High Intensity Interval Training Groups. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: ACSM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 May 27-30; Atlanta, GA

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Marshall JK, Mortazavi M et al. Visual Tracking As a Potential Marker For Exercise Tolerance Levels After Concussion. Poster Presentation and Clinician's Reception Presentation Acceptance. Selected as one of the best abstract/clinical case submissions at: ACSM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 May 27-30; Atlanta, GA 

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Marshall JK, Kener K, Mortazavi M, et al. Utility Of An Objective Oculomotor Tracking Tool In Predicting Tolerance To Multi Directional High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT-MD) After Concussion As Part Of A Return To Play Progression. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: AMSSM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 April 22-27; Kansas City, MO

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Marshall JK, Streeter L, Mortazavi M, et al. Near Point Convergence and King-Devick (KD) Testing as a correlative to an Objective Oculomotor Tracking Tool. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: AMSSM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 April 22-27; Kansas City, MO

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Marshall JK, Rivera D, Mortazavi M, et al. Chronic Concussion Predictors: Presenting Symptom Clusters as Potential Predictors of Persistent Post Concussion Symptoms. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: AMSSM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 April 22-27; Kansas City, MO

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Marshall JK, Marx T, Mortazavi M, et al. Assessing Autonomic Clinical Biomarkers in Pediatric Patients with Concussion Symptoms and Dysautonomia. Podium Presentation Acceptance at: AMSSM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 April 22-27; Kansas City, MO

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Marshall JK, Lopez M, Mortazavi M, et al. Exploring Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) Of White Matter Regions As Predictors Of Chronic Concussion Symptom Severity. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: AMSSM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 April 22-27; Kansas City, MO

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Marshall JK, Dill J, Mortazavi M, et al. Investigating the Role of Vestibular Sway Abnormalities On Exercise Tolerance in Concussion Recovery. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: AMSSM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 April 22-27; Kansas City, MO

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Marshall JK, Kener K, Mortazavi M, et al. Severe Exercise-induced Headaches After All Workouts. Podium Presentation Acceptance at: AMSSM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 April 22-27; Kansas City, MO

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Marshall JK, Dusenberry B, Mortazavi M, et al. Autonomic Clinical Biomarkers Use In Determining Exercise Intolerance In Pediatric Patients With Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: CISG Symposium; 2025 April 30-May 1; Milwaukee, WI
   
Marshall JK, Dill J, Mortazavi M, et al. Clinical Biomarkers of Exercise Intolerance in Pediatric Concussions With Prolonged Symptoms. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: CISG Symposium; 2025 April 30-May 1; Milwaukee, WI

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Marshall JK, Maes L, Mortazavi M, et al. Predominate Symptom Clusters In Patients With Persistent Post Concussive Symptoms Utilizing A Validated Concussion Screening Tool. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: CISG Symposium; 2025 April 30-May 1; Milwaukee, WI

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Marshall JK, Nguyen A, Mortazavi M, et al. Vestibular Sway Velocity and Oculomotor Tracking Paired to Evaluate Vestibulo-ocular Dysfunction in Concussion Patients. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: CISG Symposium; 2025 April 30-May 1; Milwaukee, WI

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Marshall JK, Nguyen A, Mortazavi M, et al. Utility of Objective Oculomotor Tracking as a Post-Exertional Assessment of Return-to-Play (RTP) Decisions in Pediatric Concussion Athletes. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: CISG Symposium; 2025 April 30-May 1; Milwaukee, WI

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Marshall JK, Anilkumar A, Mortazavi M, et al. Efficacy Of Objective Oculomotor Tracking To Aid Return-To-Play (RTP) Decisions In Pediatric Concussion Patients. Poster Presentation at PRISM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 Jan 30 - Feb 1; Columbus, OH

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Marshall JK, Maes L, Mortazavi M, et al. Correlative Analysis Between Validated Concussion Clinical Profiles Screening (CP Screen) And Objective Oculomotor Tracking Summary Score. Poster Presentation at PRISM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 Jan 30 - Feb 1; Columbus, OH

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Marshall JK, Chen A, Mortazavi M, et al. Vestibular sway velocities and oculomotor tracking deficits in Pediatric mTBI patients formally evaluated at a concussion center. Poster Presentation at PRISM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 Jan 30 - Feb 1; Columbus, OH

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Marshall JK, Chen A, Mortazavi M, et al. Clinical Utility Of Objective Oculomotor Tracking In Pediatric MTBI Patients In Return To Learn (RTL) Decision Making. Poster Presentation at PRISM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 Jan 30 - Feb 1; Columbus, OH

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Marshall JK, Lopez M, Mortazavi M, et al. Objective Oculomotor Tracking Utility In Return To Learn/Work (Rtl/W) Decision Making For Mtbi Patients. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: AMSSM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 April 22-27; Kansas City, MO

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Marshall JK, Kener K, Mortazavi M, et al. Vestibular Sway Velocities And Oculomotor Tracking Deficits in mTBI patients. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: AMSSM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 April 22-27; Kansas City, MO 

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Marshall JK, Marx T, Mortazavi M, et al. Correlative Analysis of Modified Vestibulo-Ocular Motor Screen and Objective Oculomotor Tracking Testing. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: AMSSM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 April 22-27; Kansas City, MO

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Marshall JK, Rivera D, Mortazavi M, et al. Validated Concussion Clinical Profiles Screening Tool (Cp Screen) Correlated With Objective Oculomotor Tracking Summary Score. Poster Presentation Acceptance at: AMSSM 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 April 22-27; Kansas City, MO

 

Marshall JK, Anilkumar A, Mortazavi M, Marx T et al. Autonomic Pupillary Light Reflex Measures Post Exertional Testing in mTBI Patients with Exercise Intolerance. Podium Presentation at: AMSSM 2024 Annual Meeting; 2024 April 12-17; Baltimore, MD 

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Marshall JK, Gross A, Chen A, Mortazavi M. Utility of OMT in mTBI patients with PPCS and cervicogenic & vestibulo ocular profiles. Poster Presentation at: AMSSM 2024 Annual Meeting; 2024 April 12-17; Baltimore, MD 

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Marshall JK, Anilkumar A, Marx T, Mortazavi M, et al. Post-Exertional Autonomic Pupillary Light Reflex (PLR) Measures in Patients With Exercise Intolerance After Concussion. Podium Presentation at: PRISM 2024 Annual Meeting; 2024 Jan 25-27; Anaheim, CA

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Jake Tramutolo, DO, Andrew Prouty, Kort Brashears, Mitchell Rawson, Brett Dusenberry, MD, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Leila Samsan, DNP, Jon Minor, MD, Claire Finkel, MD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Presenting Force Plate Sway Velocity as an Objective Predictor of Prolonged mTBI/Concussion Recoveries.
Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine (CJSM), AMSSM Original Research Abstract, 2023

 

Jake Tramutolo, DO, Andrew Prouty, Kort Brashears, Mitchell Rawson, Brett Dusenberry, MD, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Leila Samsan, DNP, Jon Minor, MD, Brian Toedebusch, MD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Convergence Insufficiency is an objective predictor of Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms.
CJSM, AMSSM Original Research Abstract, 2023

 

Daniella Rivera, MS, Taylor Seitz, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Leila Samsam, DNP, Tyler Marx, MS, Sarah Lawson, DO, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Computerized Cognitive Testing in Long COVID Patients with Prolonged Symptoms of Brain Fog and Cognitive Impairment.
CJSM, AMSSM Original Research Abstract, 2023

 

Daniella Rivera, MS, Taylor Seitz, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Francesca Arese, PhD, Dave Oakely, PhD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Assessing Brain Neurophysiology with P300 Evoked Response Potentials in Long COVID Patients with Prolonged Cognitive Fatigue.
CJSM, AMSSM Original Research Abstract, 2023

 

Taylor Seitz, Daniella Rivera, MS, Prem Kumar Thirunagari, BS, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Leila Samsam, DNP, Sarah Lawson, DO, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Utilization of a Validated Concussion Profile Screen to Assess Homologous Functional Neurologic Deficits in Patients with Long COVID.
CJSM, AMSSM Original Research Abstract, 2023

 

Taylor Seitz, Daniella Rivera, MS, Tyler Marx, MS, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Leila Samsam, DNP, Sarah Lawson, DO, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Vestibuloculomotor and Near Point Convergence Deficits in Long COVID Patients with Prolonged Visual and Vestibular Symptoms.
CJSM, AMSSM Original Research Abstract, 2023

 

Alicia Chen, BS, Tyler Marx, MS, Saikaashyap Sarva, MBS, Kate Paulsen, BS, Arvind Balaji, MD, Brett Dusenberry, MD, James Dill, MD, Cindy Ong, MD, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Leila Samsam, DNP, Jaden Bailey, PA-C, Tanya Polec, OD, Hector Rieiro, PhD, Jon Minor, MD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
AUTONOMIC PUPILLARY LIGHT REFLEX (PLR) MARKERS IN PATIENTS AFTER MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.
CJSM, AMSSM Original Research Abstract, 2023

 

Alicia Chen, BS, Tyler Marx, MS, Kate Paulsen, BS, Arvind Balaji, MD, Brett Dusenberry, MD, James Dill, MD, Cindy Ong, MD, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Leila Samsam, DNP, Jaden Bailey, PA-C, Jon Minor, MD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
POST-EXERTIONAL VESTIBULOCULAR MARKERS IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH CONCUSSION AND EXERCISE INTOLERANCE (EI).
Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRISM). Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM), Jan 2023

 

Alicia Chen, BS, Tyler Marx, MS, Saikaashyap Sarva, MBS, Kate Paulsen, BS, Arvind Balaji, MD, Brett Dusenberry, MD, James Dill, MD, Cindy Ong, MD, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Leila Samsam, DNP, Jaden Bailey, PA-C, Tanya Polec, OD, Hector Rieiro, PhD, Jon Minor, MD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
AUTONOMIC PUPILLARY LIGHT REFLEX (PLR) MARKERS IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AFTER MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (MTBI).
Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRISM). Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM), Jan 2023

 

Alicia Chen, BS, Tyler Marx, MS, Kate Paulsen, BS, Arvind Balaji, MD, Brett Dusenberry, MD, James Dill, MD, Cindy Ong, MD, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Leila Samsam, DNP, Jaden Bailey, PA-C, Jon Minor, MD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
INCIDENCE AND ETIOLOGY OF EXERCISE INTOLERANCE UTILIZING A 5-STEP EXERTIONAL TESTING PROTOCOL IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH CONCUSSIONS.
Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM), Jan 2023

 

Saikaashyap Sarva, MBBS, David Lefkowitz, MD, Brett Dusenberry, MD, Prem Thirunagari, BS, Hector Preciado, BS, David Oakley, PhD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Diffusion Tensor Imaging Using 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Persistent Post Concussion Syndrome.
Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM), Jan 2023

 

Hector Preciado, BS, Sarah Lawson, BS, Eva Ramirez, BS, Alejandro Dali Quinones, BS, Saikaashyap Sarva, BS, Amanda Smith, BS, Abirami Saravanan, Milin Patel, Arvind Balaji, MD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Diffuse Tensor Imaging (DTI) Findings in Patients with Persistent Post-Concussive Syndrome (PPCS).
AMSSM Original Research Abstract, CJSM, 2022

 

Hector Preciado, MD, Delaney Harris, Sarah Lawson, BS, Arvind Balaji, MD, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Leila Samsam, DNP, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Exercise Intolerance in Patients with Long COVID Neurological Sequelae: Retrospective Cohort Study.
AMSSM Original Research Abstract, CJSM, 2022

 

Delaney Harris, Hector Preciado, BS, Saikaashyap Sarva, BS, Sarah Lawson, BS, Arvind Balaji, MD, Brett Dusenberry, MD, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Leila Samsam, DNP, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients with Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms (PPCS).
AMSSM Original Research Abstract, CJSM, 2022

 

Sarah Lawson, MA, Hector Preciado, BS, Arvind Balaji, MD, Delaney Harris, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Leila Samsam, DNP, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Identifying Abnormal Visual Ocular Motor Screen (VOMS) and Visual Markers in Patients Suffering from Long COVID Neurological Sequelae.
AMSSM Original Research Abstract, CJSM, 2022

 

Sarah Lawson, MA, Brett Dusenberry, MD, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Arvind Balaji, MD, Jon Minor, MD, James Dill, MD, Cindy Ong, MD, Jaden Bailey, PA-C, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Cochlear Dysfunction in Patients with Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms (PPCS): An Under-Recognized Concussion Profile.
AMSSM Original Research Abstract, CJSM, 2022

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Sarah Lawson, MA, David Oakley, PhD, Francesca Arese Lucini, PhD, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Chiaki Ishioka, Basil Ike, DO, Prem Kumar Thirunagari, Tyler Marx, Brett Dusenberry, MD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Unique Neurophysiological Changes in Patients with Mild TBI with Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms: Frontal Alpha Shifts.
AMSSM Original Research Abstract, CJSM, 2022

 

Matthew Bell, DO, Prem Thirunagari, BS, Saikaashyap Sarva, BS, Monica Pita, ATC, Luke Maes, Delaney Harris, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Arvind Balaji, MD, Brett Dusenberry, MD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Visual Fatigue as a Predictor of Exercise Intolerance in Pediatric Athletes with Concussion.
PRISM Original Research Abstract, Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM), 2022

 

Monica Pita, ATC, Luke Maes, Andrew Ortiz, BS, Saikaashyap Sarva, BS, Prem Thirunagari, BS, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Concussion Subtyping in Pediatric Patients with Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms Using CP Screen.
PRISM Podium Original Research Presentation, Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM), 2022

 

Prem Thirunagari, BS, Saikaashyap Sarva, BS, Hector Rieiro, PhD, Tanya Polec, OD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Ocular Profile Screening in Pediatric Concussion Patients with Oculomotor Dysfunction.
PRISM Original Research Abstract, Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM), 2022

 

Mo Mortazavi, MD, Tyler Marx, BS, Taylor Konstad, BS, Monica Pita, ATC, Luke Maes, Kyle Johnson, Joseph Demirjian, BS, Hunter Korbin, Jaden Bailey, PA-C, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Jon Minor, MD, Brett Dusenberry, MD, Arvind Balaji, MD, James Dill, MD, Hector Rieiro, PhD.
Subclinical Vestibular Deficits Illustrated in Patients with Exercise Intolerance After mTBI Using Force Plate Protocols.
AMSSM Podium Original Research Presentation, CJSM, 2021

 

Katelyn Paulsen, MD, Kyle Johnson, BS, Taylor Konstad, BS, Tyler Marx, BS, Jaden Bailey, PA, Monica Pita, ATC, Arvind Balaji, MD, Brett Dusenberry, MD, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Jon Minor, MD, Hector Rieiro, PhD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Late Exercise Tolerance Testing Using Dynamic High Intensity Interval Multidirectional (HIIT-MD) Movement Protocol.
AMSSM Podium Original Research Presentation, CJSM, 2021

 

Marshall Spiegel, JD, Jon Minor, MD, Nancy Phu, BS, Jared Kliner, BS, Prem Kumar Thirunagari, BS, David Tramutolo, DO, Tyler Marx, BS, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Self-Reported Severity of Mood Symptoms in Pediatric Patients with Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms (PPCS).
PRISM Original Research Presentation, Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM), 2020

 

Katelyn Paulsen, BFA, Kyle Johnson, BS, Tyler Marx, BS, Jon Minor, MD, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Monica Pita, ATC, Gaige Braden, ATC, Libby Frino, BS, Erin Peterson, BS, Hirsch Handmaker, MD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
The Utility of a Multidirectional Submaximal Exertional Step as Part of an Exertional Rehabilitation Protocol After Concussion.
PRISM Original Research Presentation, Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM), 2020

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Prem Kumar Thirunagari, BS, Nancy Phu, BS, David Tramutolo, DO, Hector Rieiro, PhD, Tanya Polec, OD, Tyler Marx, BS, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Jon Minor, MD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Identifying Trends in Microsaccade Rate on Oculomotor Tracker in Early vs. Late Stage Pediatric Cases with Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms (PPCS).
PRISM Original Research Presentation, Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM), 2020

 

Harris Ahmed, BS, MPH, Nancy Phu, BS, Jon Minor, MD, Basil Ike, BS, Kyle Johnson, Jared Kleiner, BS, David Tramatulo, BS, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Findings and Clinical Utility of Brain MRI in Patients with Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms.
AMSSM Podium Original Research Presentation, CJSM, 2020

 

Mo Mortazavi, MD, Ryan ‘Pete’ Manely, DHSc, Prem Kumar Thirunagari, David Tramutolo, BS, Nasser Kouchecki, Harris Ahmed, MPH, Tanya Polec, OD, Jon Minor, MD, Hector Rieiro, PhD.
Microsaccadic Fixational Eye Movements as an Oculomotor Marker for Concussion.
AMSSM Podium Original Research Presentation, CJSM, 2020

 

David Tramutolo, BS, Harris Ahmed, BS, MPH, Jon Minor, MD, Rhett Bushman, BS, Nasser Koucheki, BS, Prem Kumar Thirunagari, BS, Nancy Phu, BS, Basil Ike, BS, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Hector Rieiro, PhD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Subtype Classification in Patients with Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms.
AMSSM Original Research Abstract, CJSM, 2020

 

David Tramutolo, BS, Harris Ahmed, BS, MPH, Jon Minor, MD, Rhett Bushman, BS, Nasser Koucheki, BS, Prem Kumar Thirunagari, BS, Nancy Phu, BS, Basil Ike, BS, Leslie Streeter, DNP, Hector Rieiro, PhD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Not All Complex Concussions Are Created Equal: Staging of Complex Cases with Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms (PPCS) – A New Paradigm.
AMSSM Original Research Abstract, CJSM, 2020

 

Alexis Richards, Harris Ahmed, MPH, Nancy Phu, Mohammed Mortazavi, MD.
A Cheerleader with More than a Compression Fracture.
AMSSM Original Case Report, 2020

 

Basil Ike, BS, Harris Ahmed, MPH, Alexis Richards, BS, Nancy Phu, BS, Libby Frino, BS, Erin Peterson, BS, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Can Altitude Affect My Vision?
AMSSM Original Case Report, 2020

 

Mayes, MS-IV, Harris Ahmed, BS, MPH, Briana Hernandez, BS, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Cognitive and Physical Deficits Secondary to High G-Force Centrifuge Training.
AMSSM Original Case Report, 2020

 

Harris Ahmed, MPH, Morgan Long, Samuel Richardson, Mohammed Mortazavi, MD.
Ophthalmic Pathology in a 16-Year-Old Hispanic Male Concussion Patient.
AMSSM Original Case Report Podium Presentation, 2019. Published in CJSM, 2020

 

Tyler Marx, Mohammed Mortazavi, MD, Jon Minor, MD, Hirsch Handmaker, MD.
Near Point of Convergence as a Clinical Predictor for Exercise Tolerance.
AMSSM Original Research Abstract, CJSM, 2019

 

Julia Howard, MHS, Nitin Prabhakar, MD, Dan Hekmatian, Jon Minor, MD, Mohammed Mortazavi, MD.
Near Point Convergence and King Devick Test: Predictors of Prolonged Concussive Syndrome.
AMSSM Original Research Abstract, CJSM, 2019

 

Katelyn Paulsen, Mohammed Mortazavi, MD, Hirsch Handmaker, MD.
Near Point Convergence Predicting Return to Learn.
AMSSM Original Research Abstract, 2019

 

Manpreet Sahnan, BS, Nitin Prabhakar, MD, Jon Minor, MD, Mohammed Mortazavi, MD.
The Relationship Between Academic and Exercise Tolerance in Pediatric Concussion Cases.
AMSSM Original Research Abstract, CJSM, 2019

 

Katelyn Paulsen, BFA, Mo Mortazavi, MD, Daniel Hekmatian, BS, Hector Rieiro, PhD, Hirsch Handmaker, MD.
Near Point Convergence as a Clinical Predictor of Cognitive Tolerance After a Concussion Injury.
NORA Original Research Abstract, 2019

 

Tyler Marx, BS, Mo Mortazavi, MD, Daniel Hekmatian, BS, Jon Minor, MD, Hirsch Handmaker, MD.
Near Point Convergence as a Clinical Predictor for Exercise Tolerance and Progression Through the 5-Step Active Rehab Protocol.
NORA Original Research Abstract, 2019

 

Nasser Koucheki, Prem Thirunagari, Hector Rieiro, PhD, Tyler Marx, Jon Minor, MD, Tanya Polec, OD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Microsaccades: The Relationship with Vestibular Dysfunction and Prolonged Symptoms After Concussion.
NORA Original Research Abstract, 2019 (Awarded "Research Abstract of the Year")

 

Daniel Hekmatian, BS, Tyler Marx, BS, Julia Howard, MS, Hector Rieiro, PhD, Tanya Polec, OD, Jon Minor, MD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Pupillometry Measures as a Predictor of Patients That Experience Prolonged Post-Concussive Symptoms After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
NORA Original Research Abstract, 2019

 

Daniel Hekmatian, BS, Tyler Marx, BS, Julia Howard, MS, Hector Rieiro, PhD, Tanya Polec, OD, Jonathan Minor, MD, Mo Mortazavi, MD.
Plateaued Vision Markers: Predicting Prolonged Post-Concussive Symptoms Using Near Point Convergence and King Devick Testing.
NORA Original Research Abstract, 2019

 

Mo Mortazavi, MD, David Oakley, PhD, Jon Minor, MD, Prem Kumar Thirunagari, Nassar Koucheki, Nitin Prabhaker, MD.
Functional Neurocognitive Deficits and Cortical Evoked Potentials in Pediatric Patients with Prolonged Post-Concussive Symptoms.
PRISM Original Research Abstract, Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM), 2019

Research Abstracts 
SPARCC in Conjunction with University of Arizona

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Mortazavi, Oleskey, et al. Active Rehabilitation Protocol in Treatment of Adolescents with Post Concussive Syndrome, a Clinical Trial.

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Mowrey, Mortazavi, etal.  Neuropsychiatric Assessment of Adolescents with Post-Concussion Syndrome Before and After the Implementation of a Novel Active Rehabilitation Protocol.

Research in the Community

Smith, Mortazavi, et al. Functional movement screens, gait patterns, and NM control in those recovering from Post Concussive Syndrome

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Oakley, Mortazavi, Minor, et al. Quantitation and Qualitative Electroencephalograms (QEEG) testing and the Detection of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

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Mortazavi, Minor, et al. Exercise tolerance correlation with cognitive tolerance and return to learn stage

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Minor, Mortazavi, et al. Correlation of exercise tolerance and vestibular ocular motor symptoms

Mortazavi, Minor, et al. Heart Rate Variability trends and Concussion symptom scores during recovery

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Polec, Minor, Mortazavi, et al. Evaluation of an eye tracking protocol testing for oculomotor deficits seen after concussion and post concussion syndrome.

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Mortazavi, Minor, et al. Pupillary contraction volumes, speeds, and symmetry in concussed patients

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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

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Mortazavi, Smith et al. Functional rehab role in those with Post Concussive Syndrome

Mortazavi, Miller et al. The role of goal oriented concussion action plan in the setting of Post Concussive Syndrome

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Klien, Mortazavi, et al. Early VOM and exertional intervention in acute concussion

Mortazavi, et al.  Dysautonomia and exercises intolerance in Post Concussive Syndrome

Past Research

University of Denver Colorado/Children’s Hospital Colorado

Mortazavi. Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes. Advances in Pediatrics. December 2012. Volume 60.

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Mortazavi, Provance et al. The Prevalence and Patterns of Athlete’s Heart in Adolescent Athletes: a Review of ECG’s . 11/2011 (abstract accepted CJSM, AMSSM Podium presentation)

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Mortazavi, Provance et al. Evaluating the accuracy of ECG screening in young athletes by primary care providers. (Study in progress) 

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Mortazavi, Provance et al. Cost effectiveness of ECG Screening Program in High School Athletes. (Study in Progress)

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Hoang, Mortazavi. Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes. Advances in Pediatrics. December 2011. Volume 60.

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Hoang, Mortazavi. General Radiology Imaging and Laboratory Testing- What to Order and When. Pediatric Sports Medicine-Essentials for Office Evaluation. April 2012.

University of California, Davis

Mortazavi, Styne, et al. Competitive Sport Participation and Treatment Outcomes in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. (currently submitted for publication) 

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Mortazavi, Cassaza, et al. Single Leg training and Injury Prevention in Football Players. (data currently in analysis) 

Academic Memberships

American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

American Medical Society (AMA)

Pima County Medical Society (PCMS)

Arizona Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP)

Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona (BIAAZ)

Academic Affiliations

1. Medical Student at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
2. Clinical and Research Intern at SPARCC
3. CACTIS Foundation
4. Clinical Researcher at SPARCC and Medical Student at Midwestern University of Arizona
5. Clinical Researcher at SPARCC and Resident at THMEP

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