It is hard to find a medical condition that has as much media attention as concussion. With growing interest in concussion care by the NFL, NHL, NBA, and many other sports organizations, the military, and by regular patients, the number of concussion care providers has rapidly increased. Concussion Care Manual, Second Edition is the perfect step-by-step concussion management guide for clinicians, coaches, and even parents of athletic children. This pocket-sized volume discusses how to manage a variety of complexities associated with concussions including proper diagnosis, management strategies, headaches, anxiety and depression, PTSD, dizziness, fatigue, and changes to mood, balance, personality, and sleep. This book also covers the essential elements on how to set up and run a concussion clinic, focusing on the administrative need-to-know. A much-needed list of references, scales, and resources are provided at the end of the book for further investigation. New to the Second Edition... -Fully revised based on the most up-to-date research in the field across disciplines - Evidence-based, this new edition summarizes what works and what doesn't from recent clinical trials and real world concussion care experience -Provides step by step guidance on how to provide appropriate active management when treating concussion

About the Author
David L. Brody, MD, PhD is Professor of Neurology at Uniformed Services University of the Health Science and Director of the Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (CNRM): The USU/NIH Military Traumatic Brain Injury Research Group in Bethesda, MD.

Reviews
This pocket-sized paper back coming in at 240 pages is a gem for concussion practitioners new and old. Easy to read and a practical guide for diagnosing and treating acute and chronic postconcussion disorders. * Jamshid Ghajar, Neurosurgery *



Book Information
ISBN 9780190054793
Author David L. Brody
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 318g
Dimensions(mm) 137mm * 208mm * 15mm