Anthony L. Petraglia — Handbook of Neurological Sports Medicine

Автор: Anthony L. Petraglia
Название книги: Handbook of Neurological Sports Medicine
Формат: PDF
Тема: Медицина
Страницы: 417
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

This book outlines how to recognize, assess and treat concussions, enabling practitioners to treat athletes exhibiting signs of this dangerous condition.

Content: Athletes and neurological injuries : a view from 10,000 feet —
Medicolegal considerations in neurological sports medicine —
Having a game plan —
Biomechanics, pathophysiology, and classification of concussion —
In the trenches : acute evaluation and management of concussion —
Neuroimaging and neurophysiological studies in the head-injured athlete —
Neuropsychological assessment in concussion —
Role of balance testing and other adjunct measures in concussion —
Postconcussion syndrome —
Neuropathology of chronic traumatic encephalopathy —
The emerging role of subconcussion —
Severe head injury and second impact syndrome —
Neurological considerations in return to sport participation —
The role of pharmacologic therapy and rehabilitation in concussion —
The research behind natural neuroprotective approaches to concussion —
Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine injuries : types, causal mechanisms, and clinical features —
Management of spine injuries, including rehabilitation, surgical considerations, and return to play —
Peripheral nerve injuries in athletes —
Headaches in athletics —
Heat illness in sport.