Traumatic Brain Injury in Sports : An International Neuropsychological Perspective

by Lovell, Mark R.; Echemendia, Ruben J.; Barth, Jeffry T.; Collins, M. W.

• ISBN13: 9789026519611
• ISBN10: 9026519613
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Taylor & Franci

Summary

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in sports has become an important international public health issue over the past two decades. However, until recently, return to play decisions following a sports-related traumatic brain injury have been based on anecdotal evidence and have not been based on scientifically validated clinical protocols. Over the past decade, the field of Neuropsychology has become an increasingly important component of the return to play decision making process following TBI. Neuropsychological assessment instruments are increasingly being adapted for use with athletes throughout the world and the field of sports neuropsychology appears to be a rapidly evolving subspecialty. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the application of neuropsychological assessment instruments in sports, and it is structured to present a global perspective on contemporary research. In addition to a review of current research, Traumatic Brain Injury in Sports: An International NeuropsychologicalPerspective, presents a thorough review of current clinical models that are being implemented internationally within American and Australian rules football, soccer, boxing, ice hockey, rugby and equestrian sports.

Table of Contents

From the Series Editor	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Basic Concepts
Historical Perspectives	p. 3
Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention	p. 23
Biomechanics of Brain Injury in Athletes	p. 35
The Pathophysiology of Traumatic Brain Injury	p. 45
Neuroimaging in Sports-Related Brain Injury	p. 71
Genetic Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury in Sports	p. 95
Models of Neuropsychological Assessment
Collegiate and High School Sports	p. 111
Youth Hockey	p. 129
South African Rugby Union	p. 149
Australian Rules Football and Rugby League	p. 169
Soccer	p. 193
American Professional Football	p. 209
Professional Ice Hockey	p. 221
Boxing	p. 231
Equestrian Sports	p. 255
Methodological Issues
Methodological Concerns in Traumatic Brain Injury	p. 281
Reliability, Validity, and the Measurement of Change in Serial Assessment of Athletes	p. 299
Practical Considerations for Interpreting Change Following Brain Injury	p. 323
Special Considerations and Implications of Neuropsychological Testing in Professional Athletes	p. 357
Computerized Assessment of Sports-Related Brain Injury	p. 375
Special Topics
Consultation With Sports Organizations	p. 397
Psychotherapy and Psychological Aspects of Recovery from Brain Injury	p. 417
Cultural Aspects of Neuropsychological Evaluations in Sports	p. 435
Gender Issues in Brain Injury	p. 443
Ethical Issues in the Evaluation of Athletes	p. 467
Return to Play Following Cerebral Brain Injury	p. 479
Index	p. 499
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