Concussions in Athletics

This book addresses in detail the neuromechanisms, predispositions, and latest developments in the evaluation and management of concussive injuries, commonly known as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Covers advanced neuroimaging, long-term effects and more.

Concussions in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior is a timely and major contribution to the literature that comprehensively addresses the neuromechanisms, predispositions, and latest developments in the evaluation and management of concussive injuries. Also known as mild traumatic brain injury, concussion in athletics is a growing public health concern with increased attention focusing on treatment and management of this puzzling epidemic. Despite the increasing occurrence and prevalence of concussions in athletics, there is no universally accepted definition, or gold standard, for its assessment. Concussion in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior provides a range of *major findings that may shed important light on current controversy within the field. The book is organized in five parts: Evaluation of Concussion and Current Development; Biomechanical Mechanisms of Concussion and Helmets; Neural Substrates, Biomarkers and Brain Imaging of Concussion Research; Pediatric Sport-related Concussions; and Clinical Management and Rehabilitation of Concussions. An invaluable contribution to the literature, Concussions in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior* is a state-of-the-art reference that will be of significant interest to a wide range of clinicians, researchers, administrators, and policy makers.

Comprehensive text that offers state-of-the-art clinical guidance on diagnosing and treating concussion The latest research findings and implications written by an international panel of experts Covers advanced brain imaging findings to delineate the hidden symptoms of concussion Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Introductory Remarks Dr. Mark Hallett, MD, NIH, NINDS Part 1: Evaluation of Concussion: Current Development Introductory Chapter: Concussion in athletics: Current understanding from basic brain science to clinical research Dr. Slobounov, Ph.D. & Dr. Sebastianelli, MD Chapter 1: Consequences of Ignorance and Arrogance in accurate assessment of sport-related concussions Dr. Cantu, MD Chapter 2: Current status and development of robust neuropsychological assessment of acute concussions Dr. Arnett, Ph.D. Chapter 3: Reliability and validity of existing tools for neuropsychological assessment of concussion Dr. Iverson, Ph.D. Part 2: Mechanisms of Models of Concussive Blows Chapter 4: Cumulative effect of concussive and sub-concussive blows: biomechanical perspectives Dr. Guskiewicz, Ph.D. Chapter 4: Protective devices and safety equipment against concussion in contact sports Dr. Bir, Ph.D. Chapter 6: Computer simulation and modeling of concussive blows Dr. Yang, Ph.D. Part 3: Neural Substrate and Brain Imaging of Concussion Research Chapter 7: Metabolic dysfunctions after Brain Injury Dr. Hovda, Ph.D. Chapter 8: Neuropathology of mild brain injuries: relationship to neuroimaging findings - Dr. Bigler, Ph.D. Chapter 9: Advances in brain imaging tools is acute assessment of concussion Dr. Kou, Ph.D. Chapter 10: Utilization of advanced EEG methods in assessment of concussion Dr. Nuwer, Ph.D. Part 4: Pediatric Sport-related Concussions Chapter 11: Pediatric concussion: current status with assessment of management Dr. Gioia, Ph.D. Chapter 12: Neuropsychological assessment of treatment of children suffering from concussion- Dr. Danov, Ph.D. Chapter 13: Neuroimaging in pediatric concussion research Dr. Bigler, Ph.D. Part 4: Clinical Management of Concussions Chapter 14: Safe return to play after concussion: youth and professional sports Dr.Herring, MD Chapter 15: Management of collegiate sport-related concussions: Gender effects Dr. Putukian, MD Chapter 16: Clinical management of neurological diseases in athletes suffering from concussion Dr. Kutcher, MD Chapter 17. Clinical management of children in chronic phase of concussion Dr. Zako, MD