Sports-Related Concussions in Youth : Improving the Science, Changing the Culture.

"Sports-Related Concussions in Youth: Improving the Science, Changing the Culture reviews the science of sports-related concussions in youth from elementary school through young adulthood, as well as in military personnel and their dependents. This report recommends actions that can be taken by...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Council, National Research
Other Authors: Medicine, Institute of, Board on Children, Youth, and Families
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington : National Academies Press, 2014.
Subjects:
Brain > Concussion.
Sports injuries > Wounds and injuries.
Child athletes > Wounds and injuries.
Teenage athletes > Wounds and injuries.
Post-concussion syndrome.
Youth.
Brain Concussion
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Cerveau > Commotion.
Sports > Accidents et blessures > Lésions et blessures.
Adolescents sportifs > Lésions et blessures.
Syndrome post-commotionnel.
Jeunesse.
youth (people)
Brain > Concussion
Post-concussion syndrome
Youth
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • FrontMatter
  • Reviewers
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • Boxes, Figures, and Tables
  • Abbreviations and Acronyms
  • Summary
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Neuroscience, Biomechanics, and Risks of Concussion in the Developing Brain
  • 3 Concussion Recognition, Diagnosis, and Acute Management
  • 4 Treatment and Management of Prolonged Symptoms and Post-Concussion Syndrome
  • 5 Consequences of Repetitive Head Impacts and Multiple Concussions
  • 6 Protection and Prevention Strategies
  • 7 Conclusions and Recommendations
  • Appendix A: Public Workshop Agendas
  • Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members
  • Appendix C: Clinical Evaluation Tools

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