Handbook of neurological sports medicine : concussion and other nervous system Injuries in the athlete / Anthony L. Petraglia, MD, Julian E. Bailes, MD, Arthur L. Day, MD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Petraglia, Anthony L., 1980- author.

Bailes, Julian E., author.

Day, Arthur L., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Athletic Injuries.

Brain Injuries.

Trauma, Nervous System.

Sports injuries.

Nervous system--Wounds and injuries.

Nervous system.

Brain damage--Patients.

Brain damage.

Medical Subjects:

Athletic Injuries.

Brain Injuries.

Trauma, Nervous System.

Physical Description:

xiii, 401 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Other Title:

Neurological sports medicine

Place of Publication:

Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2015]

Contents:

Athletes and neurological injuries : a view from 10,000 feet

Medicolegal considerations in neurological sports medicine

Having a game plan

Biomechanics, pathophysiology, and classification of concussion

In the trenches : acute evaluation and management of concussion

Neuroimaging and neurophysiological studies in the head-injured athlete

Neuropsychological assessment in concussion

Role of balance testing and other adjunct measures in concussion

Postconcussion syndrome

Neuropathology of chronic traumatic encephalopathy

The emerging role of subconcussion

Severe head injury and second impact syndrome

Neurological considerations in return to sport participation

The role of pharmacologic therapy and rehabilitation in concussion

The research behind natural neuroprotective approaches to concussion

Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine injuries : types, causal mechanisms, and clinical features

Management of spine injuries, including rehabilitation, surgical considerations, and return to play

Peripheral nerve injuries in athletes

Headaches in athletics

Heat illness in sport.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781450441810

1450441815

OCLC:

879119235