Gagnon Isabelle, Ptito Alain (eds.) Sports Concussions: A Complete Guide to Recovery and Management

CRC Press, 2017. — 473 p.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.What is a concussion?Concussion revisited: A historical perspective: How has the focus on concussion evolved over the years
Concussion incidence, risk factors, and prevention: What is the scope of the problem?
Biomechanics of sports concussion: How do sport concussions happen?
Acute diagnosis of sports concussion: How do we identify a concussion?
Managing a concussion
Rest and recovery from concussion: How should rest be used in concussion management
Early management recommendations: What should be done now that we know it is a concussion?
Physiotherapy and concussion: What can the physiotherapist do?
Role of neuropsychology in sport concussion: What can the neuropsychologist do?
The role of the occupational therapist in concussion management: What can the occupational therapist do?
The role of the psychologist and psychiatrist in pediatric concussion management: What can they do for me?
Recovery and beyond
Return to school: When and how should return to school be organized after a concussion?
Return to work: When and how should I return to work after a concussion?
Return to sports: When and how should I return to sports after a concussion?
How to manage persistent problems: What if I don’t recover as quickly as I expected from a concussion
When the effects of concussions endure: What are some of the longer term consequences?
Additional considerations
Team and high risk sports: The baseline model: Is it useful to measure an athlete’s abilities before the sport season?
On-field diagnosis and management of concussion: What should be done while I am still on the field?
Emerging diagnosis technology: What is coming up in terms of the use of biomarkers of concussion?
Emerging diagnosis technology: What is coming up in terms of the use of imaging technology in concussion care?
Emerging treatments: What is coming up in terms of the use of technology for treatment of concussion?
Putting it all together: Complete concussion care
Putting it all together: The need for personalized care after concussion
Complex case studies