The Role of Aerobic Exercise in Reducing Persistent Sport-related Concussion Symptoms

Approach to investigation and treatment of persistent symptoms following sport-related concussion: a systematic review.

OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review of the literature regarding assessment and treatment modalities in patients with persistent symptoms following sport-related concussion (SRC). DATA SOURCES We searched Medline, Embase, SPORTSDiscus, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane library and ProQuest Dissertation & Theses Global electronic databases. STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Studies were included if th...

School Attendance and Symptoms in Adolescents After Sport-Related Concussion

The role of neuroimaging in sport-related concussion.

This article describes some of the newer techniques that are being used in the clinical assessment of patients following mild to moderate TBI, addresses their use in the acute setting, and explores their potential role in long-term follow-up. Also addressed are the challenges faced before some of these newer techniques can be incorporated into routine clinical management. Large studies are need...

Sport-related concussion.

Sport-related concussion is a common injury in children and adolescents. Athletes seldom report concussive symptoms, which makes the diagnosis a challenge. The management of sport-related concussion has changed significantly over the last several years. The previously used grading systems and return-to-play guidelines have been abandoned in favor of more individualized assessment and management...

Sport-related concussion in the young athlete.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to present an overview of sport-related concussion in the young athlete and review recent publications of clinical and scientific importance. RECENT FINDINGS Recent findings show that young athletes are more susceptible to concussions than older athletes and more likely to develop second impact syndrome, as well as long-term negative cumulative ...