Sports-Related Concussion: Diagnosis and Management, Second Edition

ISBN-13: 9781138095434 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 257 str.

Evanst Brian (NorthShore University Health System Sindelar; Gainesville MD. (University of Florida Julian E. Bailes

Opis

This new edition reflects the explosion of knowledge in basic science and clinical care for athletes with mild traumatic brain injury. Interest in management and methodology for making diagnoses and improving the clinical outcomes have changed dramatically. Epidemiology, biology of sports concussion and management strategies are covered.

Spis treści

An Introduction to Sports Related Concussion. The Biomechanics and Pathophysiology of Concussion. Acute Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management of the Concussed Athlete. Severe and Catostrophic Head Injuries that can occur in Sports. Postconcussive Syndrome. Outpatient Care of the Concussed Athlete: Gauging Recovery to Tailor Rehabilitative Needs with Elizabeth M. Pieroth Psy.D. Return to Activity Following Concussion. Neuroimaging in Concussion with Matthew T. Walker, M.D. and Monther Qandeel, M.D.9. The Advent of Subconcussive/Repetative Concussive Injury and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy with John Lee M.D. Ph.D. Promising Advances in Concussion Diagnosis and Treatment.