Full Description
Concussions in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior is a timely and major contribution to the literature that comprehensively addresses the neuromechanisms, predispositions, and latest developments in the evaluation and management of concussive injuries. Also known as mild traumatic brain injury, concussion in athletics is a growing public health concern with increased attention focusing on treatment and management of this puzzling epidemic. Despite the increasing occurrence and prevalence of concussions in athletics, there is no universally accepted definition, or "gold standard," for its assessment. Concussion in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior provides a range of major findings that may shed important light on current controversy within the field. The book is organized in five parts: Evaluation of Concussion and Current Development; Biomechanical Mechanisms of Concussion and Helmets; Neural Substrates, Biomarkers and Brain Imaging of Concussion Research; Pediatric Sport-related Concussions; and Clinical Management and Rehabilitation of Concussions. An invaluable contribution to the literature, Concussions in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior is a state-of-the-art reference that will be of significant interest to a wide range of clinicians, researchers, administrators, and policy makers.
Contents
Introductory Remarks - Dr. Mark Hallett, MD, NIH, NINDS
Part 1: Evaluation of Concussion: Current Development
Introductory Chapter: Concussion in athletics: Current understanding from basic brain science to clinical research - Dr. Slobounov, Ph.D. & Dr. Sebastianelli, MD
Chapter 1: Consequences of "Ignorance and Arrogance" in accurate assessment of sport-related concussions - Dr. Cantu, MD
Chapter 2: Current status and development of robust neuropsychological assessment of acute concussions - Dr. Arnett, Ph.D.
Chapter 3: Reliability and validity of existing tools for neuropsychological assessment of concussion - Dr. Iverson, Ph.D.
Part 2: Mechanisms of Models of Concussive Blows
Chapter 4: Cumulative effect of concussive and sub-concussive blows: biomechanical perspectives - Dr. Guskiewicz, Ph.D.
Chapter 4: Protective devices and safety equipment against concussion in contact sports - Dr. Bir, Ph.D.
Chapter 6: Computer simulation and modeling of concussive blows - Dr. Yang, Ph.D.
Part 3: Neural Substrate and Brain Imaging of Concussion Research
Chapter 7: Metabolic dysfunctions after Brain Injury - Dr. Hovda, Ph.D.
Chapter 8: Neuropathology of mild brain injuries: relationship to neuroimaging findings - Dr. Bigler, Ph.D.
Chapter 9: Advances in brain imaging tools is acute assessment of concussion - Dr. Kou, Ph.D.
Chapter 10: Utilization of advanced EEG methods in assessment of concussion -Dr. Nuwer, Ph.D.
Part 4: Pediatric Sport-related Concussions
Chapter 11: Pediatric concussion: current status with assessment of management - Dr. Gioia, Ph.D.
Chapter 12: Neuropsychological assessment of treatment of children suffering from concussion- Dr. Danov, Ph.D.
Chapter 13: Neuroimaging in pediatric concussion research - Dr. Bigler, Ph.D.
Part 4: Clinical Management of Concussions
Chapter 14: Safe return to play after concussion: youth and professional sports -Dr.Herring, MD
Chapter 15: Management of collegiate sport-related concussions: Gender effects -Dr. Putukian, MD
Chapter 16: Clinical management of neurological diseases in athletes suffering from concussion - Dr. Kutcher, MD
Chapter 17. Clinical management of children in chronic phase of concussion - Dr. Zako, MD
