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Concussion in Sports, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition, Volume 27-2 - May 10, 2016
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Scott R. Laker
  • Language: English

CDC estimates reveal that 1.6 million to 3.8 million concussions occur each year. This issue will include topics such as pathophysiology, imagine, rturn to learn programs and lo… Read more

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CDC estimates reveal that 1.6 million to 3.8 million concussions occur each year. This issue will include topics such as pathophysiology, imagine, rturn to learn programs and long-term consequences of concussions.

Table of contents

1. Foreword: It Takes a Team Effort

2. Preface: Concussion in Sports

3. The Molecular Pathophysiology of Concussive Brain Injury – an Update

4. Sideline Management of Concussion

5. Neuroimaging of Concussion

6. Returning to School Following Sport-Related Concussion

7. Active Rehabilitation of Concussion and Post-concussion Syndrome

8. Managing Patients with Prolonged Recovery Following Concussion

9. The Role of Neuropsychological Evaluation in the Clinical Management of Concussion

10. Retirement and Activity Restrictions Following Concussion

11. Potential Long-Term Consequences of Concussive and Subconcussive Injury

12. Effects of Legislation on Sports-Related Concussion

13. Index

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Volume: 27-2
  • Published: July 27, 2016
  • Language: English

About the author

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Scott R. Laker

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado