Handbook of neurological sports medicine concussion and other nervous system injuries in the athlete
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The authors of this text, authorities in sports medicine, have compiled one of the most all – inclusive and comprehensive books on the diagnosis and management of neurological sports injuries available. With the increased public awareness, particularly of concussion and its sequelae, parents, coaches, athletes, and physicians have an increased responsibility to be aware of the most current concepts in sports‐related neurological injuries. One need only survey the table of contents to see how these issues are addressed. Robert Fitzsimmons, Esq., begins with a detailed overview of the medical legal considerations in neurological sports medicine. As the legal counsel for Mike Webster, former Pittsburgh Steeler great and the first professional football player diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, he provides awareness of the most important medical legal principles and considerations.
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