Petraglia, Anthony L.,  1980- <br/><br/>
Handbook of neurological sports medicine :  concussion and other nervous system Injuries in the athlete / 
 Neurological sports medicine 
Anthony L. Petraglia, MD, Julian E. Bailes, MD, Arthur L. Day, MD. 
 - xiii, 401 pages :  illustrations (chiefly color) ;  29 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781450441810 1450441815 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2014009602 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Athletic Injuries.<br/>Brain Injuries.<br/>Trauma, Nervous System.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RD97  / .P4816 2015 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>617.1/027 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>QT 261