Sports-Related Concussion

The phenomenon of minor head injury is increasingly being recognized as having both immediate and long-term implications for athletes. Physicians, trainers, and coaches play a vital role in the prevention of injury, on-field diagnosis and management, and treatment of sports related concussion. From early recognition of a concussive event to treatment options and possible long-term side effects, all aspects of the neurologic and neuropsychologic evaluation and management of head injury in the athlete are addressed. The book concludes with a lively and informative round-table discussion amongst professional athletes who have experienced sports related concussion.

Contents:

What is Concussion?
Concussion Classification
Guidelines
Metabolic Basis of Concussion
Use of Neuropsychological Assessment in Sports
Neuropsych Evaluation of the College Athlete
Neuropsych Evaluation of the Professional Athlete
Pharmacological Intervention in Head Injury
Neurosurgical Management of Sports-Related Head Injury
Head Injury and Alzheimers
Boxing and Repetitive Head Injury
Helmet Safety in Contact Sports
Expert's Corner