Foundations of Sport-Related Brain Injuries

1. Introductory Chapter Concussion in Athletics: Ongoing Controversy
Semyon Slobounov, Wayne Sebastianelli

Part 1:. Mechanisms of Concussion: From Brain to Behavior

2. Neurophysiology of Concussion: Theoretical Perspectives
Nigel A. Shaw

3. Concussion Mechanisms and Pathophysiology
Jack Wilberger, Juan Ortega, Semyon Slobounov

4. The Biomechanics and Pathomechanics of Sport-Related Concussion
Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Jason P. Mihalik

Part 2:. Evaluation of Sport-Related Concussions

5. Concussion Classification: Ongoing Controversy
Robert Cantu

6. New Developments in Sports Concussion Management
Mark R. Lovell, Jamie E. Pardini

7. Neuropsychological Assessment Of Sports-Related Concussion: Measuring Clinically Significant Change
Aaron M. Rosenbaum, Peter A. Arnett, Christopher M. Bailey, Ruben J. Echemendia

8. Motivation and the Assessment of Sports-Related Concussion
Christopher M. Bailey, Peter A. Arnett

Part 3:. Neuroimaging of Traumatic Brain Injury

9. Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion
Stefan Blüml, William M. Brooks

10. Fundamentals of EEG Methodology in Concussion Research
William J. Ray, Semyon Slobounov

11. Electroencephalography and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Robert W. Thatcher

12. Neuroimaging in Traumatic Brain Injury
Sherman C. Stein

Part 4:. Empirical Findings of Concussion Along Life-Span

13. Pediatric Traumatic Head Injuries
Rimma Danov

14. Aerobic Fitness and Concussion Outcomes in High School Football
Anthony P. Kontos, Robert J. Elbin, Michael W. Collins

15. EEG Changes and Balance Deficits Following Concussion: One Piece of the Puzzle
James W.G. Thompson

Part 5:. Clinical Coverage of Sport-Related Concussions

16. Concussion Management: What is Our Role?
Felix Meza, Douglas Aukerman, Wayne Sebastianelli

17. Evolution and Mechanics of and Head Protection
George Salvaterra

18. Neural, Behavioral and Psychological Effects of Injury in Athletes
Rashanna A. Moss, Semyon Slobounov

19. Assessment and Management of Concussion: A Neuropsychological Perspective
Ruben J. Echemendia

20. Traumatic Injury in Athletics: Dialog with Collegiate Coaches
Semyon Slobounov, Wayne Sebastianelli, Douglas Aukerman

Avainsanat: Medicine & Public Health, Sports Medicine, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Neurosciences, Rehabilitation