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Sports-related Concussion: When medicine and sport meet head on
Table of Contents
Program Info
Assess Your Understanding
Introduction
Introduction
Test Yourself
Case Study #1 – Meet Dustin
The Athlete Factor
The Athlete Factor
Test Yourself
Identifying the Types of Concussions
The Symptoms of Concussion
Depression and Anxiety
The Role of SCAT2 (Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 2)
The Role of Computerized Baseline Testing
Diagnosing Concussion
Test Yourself
Return to Play Guidelines
Return to Play Guidelines
Test Yourself
Case Study #2 – Meet Conrad
Case Study #2 – Meet Conrad
Test Yourself
Age and Gender-Related Differences
Age and Gender-Related Differences
Test Yourself
Real Life Stories
Questions Your Doctor May Ask
The Community Factor
The Community Factor
Return to Learn Guidelines
How Brain Usage and Rest Affect Recovery
Long-Term Effects
Long-Term Effects
Test Yourself
Seeking Medical Care
Seeking Medical Care
Test Yourself
When to See a Physician Again
Test Yourself
Key Learning Points
Tools and Resources
Assess Your Learning
References
Program Feedback
References
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