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The neurophysiology and assessment of sports-related head injuries

This article provides a review of contemporary standards for the management of athletes who have sustained a sports-related head injury. Recent research regarding concussion management is reviewed with specific reference to clinical care. The use of neuropsychologic testing in sports also is reviewed, and a systematic protocol for the management of sports-related concussion is presented.
© Copyright 2009 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. Elsevier. All rights reserved.

Bibliographic Details
Subjects:
Notations:biological and medical sciences
Published in:Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2008.10.003
Volume:20
Issue:1
Pages:39-53
Document types:article
Level:advanced