Countermovement Jump and Quantitative Electroencephalography Assessment in Division I Football Athletes: An Exploratory Neurophysiological Study of Return‑to‑Play Readiness

This study investigates the neuromechanical and neurophysiological differences in countermovement jump (CMJ) performance between previously injured and uninjured Division I football athletes, utilizing a combination of force plate assessments and quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG). The authors aim to determine whether these multimodal assessments can reveal central nervous system contributions to performance deficits that traditional musculoskeletal evaluations might overlook. Findings indicate that injured athletes exhibit significant differences in jump metrics and cortical activation patterns, suggesting the need for further research to inform return-to-play decisions.