Mild traumatic brain injury in sports: neuropsychology's contribution to a developing field

Mild traumatic brain injuries are common at all levels of athletic competition. Although once considered a "routine part of the game," a significant amount of attention has recently been placed on these injuries at the professional, college, and high school levels. This paper reviews the e...

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Published inNeuropsychology review Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 69 - 88
Main Authors Echemendia, R J, Julian, L J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Springer Nature B.V 01.06.2001
Subjects
Athletic Injuries - diagnosis
Athletic Injuries - epidemiology
Athletic Injuries - psychology
Brain Concussion - diagnosis
Brain Concussion - epidemiology
Brain Concussion - psychology
Children & youth
College basketball
College sports
Concussion
Cross-Sectional Studies
Girls
Head injuries
High school basketball
High school football
Humans
Ice hockey
Neuropsychological Tests
Neuropsychology
Risk Factors
Soccer
Sports injuries
Traumatic brain injury
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Summary:Mild traumatic brain injuries are common at all levels of athletic competition. Although once considered a "routine part of the game," a significant amount of attention has recently been placed on these injuries at the professional, college, and high school levels. This paper reviews the epidemiology of sports-related brain injuries, the pathophysiology of the injuries, and the role of neuropsychology in this newly emerging area. Issues related to the adequacy of neuropsychological test instruments and approaches are discussed in light of future directions for research.
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ISSN:1040-7308
1573-6660
DOI:10.1023/A:1016651217141