ABSTRACT
Sport-related concussions have become an increasingly important topic as evidenced by recent media attention. Due in large part to the complex nature of concussive injuries, there is great discrepancy in the effect these injuries have on individual functioning and the type and nature of services that best facilitate recovery. This book is intended as a complete reference guide dealing with sports-related concussions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section 1|128 pages
What is a concussion?
chapter 2|16 pages
Concussion revisited: A historical perspective
How has the focus on concussion evolved over the years?
chapter 3|55 pages
Concussion incidence, risk factors, and prevention
What is the scope of the problem?
section 2|109 pages
Managing a concussion
chapter 6|17 pages
Rest and recovery from concussion
How should rest be used in concussion management?
chapter 7|10 pages
Early management recommendations
What should be done now that we know it is a concussion?
chapter 10|21 pages
The role of the occupational therapist in concussion management
What can the occupational therapist do?
chapter 11|15 pages
The role of the psychologist and psychiatrist in pediatric concussion management
What can they do for me?
section 3|89 pages
Recovery and beyond
chapter 12|21 pages
Return to school
When and how should return to school be organized after a concussion?
chapter 15|16 pages
How to manage persistent problems
What if I don’t recover as quickly as I expected from a concussion?
chapter 16|13 pages
When the effects of concussions endure
What are some of the longer term consequences?
section 4|100 pages
Additional considerations
chapter 17|14 pages
Team and high risk sports: The baseline model
Is it useful to measure an athlete’s abilities before the sport season?
chapter 18|18 pages
On-field diagnosis and management of concussion
What should be done while I am still on the field?
chapter 19|11 pages
Emerging diagnosis technology
What is coming up in terms of the use of biomarkers of concussion?
chapter 20|32 pages
Emerging diagnosis technology
What is coming up in terms of the use of imaging technology in concussion care?
chapter 21|22 pages
Emerging treatments
What is coming up in terms of the use of technology for treatment of concussion?
section 5|18 pages
Putting it all together
