Links and References

Where can I find out more about sports concussion?

The following websites can offer more information on sports concussion management.

Websites:
www.impacttest.com
www.discoverysharksmart.co.za
www.rugbyiq.com

References

Aubry, M., Cantu, R., Dvorak, J., Graf-Baumann, T., Johnston, K. M., Kelly, J. et al. (2002). Summary and agreement statement of the 1st international Symposium on Consussion in Sport, Vienna, 2001. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 12, 6-11.

Baker, R.J. & Patel, D.R. (2000). Sports Related Mild Head Injury in Adolescents. Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 67(5), 317-321.

Bazarian and Atabaki. Predicting post-concussion syndrome after MBTI (2000). Academic Emergency  Medicine, 8(8),788-795

Carroll, L.J., Cassidy, J.D., Holm, L., Kraus, J., & Coronado, V.G. (2004). Methodological issues and research recommendations for mild traumatic brain injury: the WHO Collaborating Centre Task Force on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, Suppl. 43, 113-125

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Heads Up. Concussion in High School Sports -  Guide for Coaches. Department of Health and Human Services. Available at www.cdc.gov/ncipc/tbi/coaches_tool_kit.htm

Delaney, J.S. (2004). Head injuries presenting to emergency departments in the United States from 1990 to 1999 for ice-hockey, soccer and football. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 14(2), 80-87.

Discovery Sharksmart. Concussion – An overview for parents. Available at www.sharksmart.co.za/concussion1.html

Field, M., Collins, M.W., Lovell, M.R., & Maroon, J. (2003). Does age play a role in recovery from sports-related concussion? A Comparison of high school and collegiate athletes. Journal of Paediatrics, 142(5), 546-553.

Friedman, G., Froom, P., Sazbon, L., Grinblatt, I., Shochina, M., Tsenter, J., et al.  (1999). Apolipoprotein E-epsilon4 genotype predicts a poor outcome in survivors of traumatic brain injury. Neurology, 52, 244-248.

Guskiewicz, K. M., Bruce, D. E., Cantu, R. C., Ferrara, M. S., Kelly, J. P., McCrea, M. et al. (2004). National Athletic Trainers' Association position statement: Management of sport-related concussion. Journal of Athletic Training, 39, 280-297.

Health 24.com. Rugby concussion danger. August 30, 2007

Junge, A., Cheung, K., Edwards, T., & Dvorak, J. (2004). Injuries in youth amateur soccer and rugby players- comparison of incidence and characteristics. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 38, 168-172.

Lovell, M. R. & Fazio, V. (2008). Concussion management in the child and adolescent athlete. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 7, 12-15.

Lovell, M.R. 2006. ImPACT Concussion Management Software: Return to play  guidelines. Available at www.impacttest.com/peerreviewreturntoplay.php

Lovell, M.R., Iverson, G., Collins, M., McKeag, D. & Maroon, J. (1999). Does loss of consciousness predict neuropsychological decrements after concussion? Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 9, 193-198.

Lovell, M. (2009a). The management of sports-related concussion: Current status and future trends. Clinics in Sports Medicine, 28, 95-111.

Lovell, M. (2009b). The neurophysiology and assessment of sports-related head injuries. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 20, 39-53.

McCrory, P., Johnston, K., Meeuwisse, W., Aubry, M., Cantu, R., Dvorak, J. et al. (2005). Summary and agreement statement of the 2nd International Conference on concussion in sport, Prague 2004. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 15, 48-55.

Mihalik, J.P., Stump, J.E., Collins, M.W., Lovell, M.R., Field, M., & Maroon, J.C. (2005). Posttraumatic migraine characteristics in athletes following sports-related concussion. Journal of Neurosurgery, 102, 850-855.

Moser, R. S., Iverson, G. L., Echemendia, R. J., Lovell, M. R., Schatz, P., Webbe, F. M. et al. (2007). NAN position paper. Neuropsychological evaluation in the diagnosis and management of sports concussion. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 22, 909-916.

Nathan, M., Goedeke, R., & Noakes, T.D. (1983). The incidence and nature of rugby injuries experienced at one school during the 1982 rugby season. South African Medical Journal, 64, 132-137.

Roy, SP. (1974). The nature and frequency of rugby injuries: a pilot study of 300 injuries at Stellenbosch. South African Medical Journal,2, 2321–7.

Schatz, P., Pardini, J., Lovell, M., & Collins, M. (2006). Sensitivity and Specificity  of The ImPACT Test Battery for concussion in athletes. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology,21, 91-99.

Thurman, D., Branche, C., & Sniezek, J. (1998). The epidemiology of sports-related traumatic brain injuries in the United States: recent developments. Journal of Head Trauma and Rehabilitation, 13, 1-8.

Van Kampen, D. A., Lovell, M. R., Pardini, J. E., Collins, M. W., & Fu, F. H. (2006). The "value added" of neurocognitive testing after sports-related concussion. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 34, 1630-1635.

For other references and publications please refer to www.impacttest.com

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