Concussions in athletics [electronic resource] : from brain to behavior /
Slobounov, Semyon M.editor.
Sebastianelli, Wayne J.editor.
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.
Description based upon print version of record.
""Foreword""; ""Preface""; ""Contributors""; ""Contents""; ""Chapter 1: Introduction""; ""Clinical Research of Sports-Related Concussion""; "" EEG Research in Concussion""; "" Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Concussion""; "" Resting-State Functional Connectivity from fMRI""; "" Default Mode Network""; "" Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Concussion""; "" Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Concussion""; "" Concluding Statement""; ""References""; ""Evaluation of Concussionsâ€?Current Development""
""Chapter 2: Consequences of Ignorance and Arrogance for Mismanagement of Sports-Related Concussions: Short- and Long-Term Complications""""Short-Term Risks of Concussion Mismanagement""; ""So, What Are the Short-Term Risks of Mismanaging a Concussion?""; "" Concussions: Structural Versus Functional Brain Disorder""; "" Subjectsâ€? Reports Versus Pure Evaluation""; "" Coaching Preventive Strategies""; "" Second Impact Syndrome""; "" Long-Term Risks of Mismanagement of Concussion""; "" Concluding Statement: Myths About Concussion""
""Myth Number One: You Have To Be Hit in the Head to Have a Concussion"""" Myth Number Two: You Have To Be Rendered Unconscious to Sustain a Concussion""; "" Myth Number Three: Helmets Prevent Concussions""; "" Myth Number Four: Mouth Guards Prevent Concussions""; "" Myth Number Five: You Can Always See a Concussion""; "" Myth Number Six: Your Next Concussion Will Be Worse Than Your Last""; "" Myth Number Seven: Three Concussions and Youâ€?re Out""; "" Myth Number Eight: Signs and Symptoms Occur Immediately""; "" Myth Number Nine: Boys Suffer More Concussions Than Girls""
"" Myth Number Ten: Concussions Determine Risk of CTE""""References""; ""Chapter 3: Neuropsychological Testing in Sports Concussion Management: An Evidence-Based Model when Baseline Is Unavailable""; ""Introduction""; "" Summary of Literature Recommendations for the Use of Neuropsychological Testing in Sports Concussion""; ""Use of Baseline Testing""; "" Timing of Post-concussion Testing""; "" The â€œValue-Addedâ€? of Neuropsychological Tests in a Sports Concussion Framework""; "" A Proposed Evidence-Based Model for Neurocognitive Concussion Management when no Baseline Is Available""
"" VR Assessment of Balance""
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Internal medicine.
Sports medicine.
Neurology .
Internal Medicine.
Sports Medicine.
Neurology.