Concussions in Athletics

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

From the reviews:"It provides overviews of the evaluation and management of patients with mild traumatic brain injury, it presents much more on the detailed pathophysiology and the potential for biochemical indicators. ... The intended audience is likely allied healthcare professionals ... . Practitioners, both with and without extensive concussion management experience, will find this book useful. ... I know of no other book that covers this topic as thoroughly. ... this is a comprehensive resource with contributions by experts in the field." (Janna C. Fonseca, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2014)