ABSTRACT
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in sports has become an important international public health issue over the past two decades. However, until recently, return to play decisions following a sports-related traumatic brain injury have been based on anecdotal evidence and have not been based on scientifically validated clinical protocols. Over the past decade, the field of Neuropsychology has become an increasingly important component of the return to play decision making process following TBI. Neuropsychological assessment instruments are increasingly being adapted for use with athletes throughout the world and the field of sports neuropsychology appears to be a rapidly evolving subspecialty.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the application of neuropsychological assessment instruments in sports, and it is structured to present a global perspective on contemporary research. In addition to a review of current research, Traumatic Brain Injury in Sports: An International Neuropsychological Perspective, presents a thorough review of current clinical models that are being implemented internationally within American and Australian rules football, soccer, boxing, ice hockey, rugby and equestrian sports.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Section I|108 pages
Basic Concepts
section Section II|170 pages
Models of Neuropsychological Assessment
section Section III|115 pages
Methodological Issues
chapter Chapter 17|23 pages
Reliability, Validity, and the Measurement of Change in Serial Assessments of Athletes
chapter Chapter 19|18 pages
Special Considerations and Implications of Neuropsychological Testing in Professional Athletes
section Section IV|104 pages
Special Topics