Sports Concussions

Editors

Contributors

Section I: What is a concussion?

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Concussion revisited: A historical perspective: How has the focus on concussion evolved over the years

Chapter 3 Concussion incidence, risk factors, and prevention: What is the scope of the problem?

Chapter 4 Biomechanics of sports concussion: How do sport concussions happen?

Chapter 5 Acute diagnosis of sports concussion: How do we identify a concussion?

Section II: Managing a concussion

Chapter 6 Rest and recovery from concussion: How should rest be used in concussion management

Chapter 7 Early management recommendations: What should be done now that we know it is a concussion?

Chapter 8 Physiotherapy and concussion: What can the physiotherapist do?

Chapter 9 Role of neuropsychology in sport concussion: What can the neuropsychologist do?

Chapter 10 The role of the occupational therapist in concussion management: What can the occupational therapist do?

Chapter 11 The role of the psychologist and psychiatrist in pediatric concussion management: What can they do for me?

Section III: Recovery and beyond

Chapter 12 Return to school: When and how should return to school be organized after a concussion?

Chapter 13 Return to work: When and how should I return to work after a concussion?

Chapter 14 Return to sports: When and how should I return to sports after a concussion?

Chapter 15 How to manage persistent problems: What if I don't recover as quickly as I expected from a concussion

Chapter 16 When the effects of concussions endure: What are some of the longer term consequences?

Section IV: Additional considerations

Chapter 17 Team and high risk sports: The baseline model: Is it useful to measure an athlete's abilities before the sport season?

Chapter 18 On-field diagnosis and management of concussion: What should be done while I am still on the field?

Chapter 19 Emerging diagnosis technology: What is coming up in terms of the use of biomarkers of concussion?

Chapter 20 Emerging diagnosis technology: What is coming up in terms of the use of imaging technology in concussion care?

Chapter 21 Emerging treatments: What is coming up in terms of the use of technology for treatment of concussion?

Section V: Putting it all together: Complete concussion care

Chapter 22 Putting it all together: The need for personalized care after concussion

Chapter 23 Complex case studies

Index