- Provides an introduction and overview of concussion in sport, discussing the epidemiology, biomechanics and pathophysiology of concussion, as well as considerations for sideline evaluation and emergency room diagnosis and management
- Explores the long-term consequences of concussion and repetitive head impacts and the relationship with neurodegeneration
- Offers an overview of mild, moderate and severe brain injury classification; compares moderate and severe traumatic brain injury within the context of civilian, military and sports circumstances
- Describes key issues for the evaluation and treatment of cervical spinal cord injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, and sports-related pain
- Provides an overview of neuroepidemiology and the importance of obtaining meaningful sport-related neuroepidemiologic data that will ultimately provide the foundation for making data-driven decisions for central and peripheral nervous system injuries in sport
- Series: Handbook of Clinical Neurology (Book 158)
- Hardcover: 512 pages
- Publisher: Elsevier; 1 edition (December 18, 2018)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0444639543
- ISBN-13: 978-0444639547
- Format: Original Publisher PDF.
Sports Neurology, Volume 158 (Handbook of Clinical Neurology) 1st Edition PDF
by Brian Hainline (Editor), Robert A. Stern PhD (Editor)
Sports Neurology is designed to be a comprehensive overview of neurology within the context of sports medicine. This definitive text addresses the history of sports neurology, including its unique role within sports medicine, and provides a detailed assessment of central and peripheral nervous system injuries and illnesses in athletes. Sports Neurology is a critical companion for all sports medicine clinicians and for neurologists who manage athletes.
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