Concussion in Athletes: From Pathophysiology to Current Guidelines and Recommendations
Abstract
Forty-seven states and Washington D.C. have passed legislation in protecting student-athletes, but concussions still occur. Symptoms can involve somatic, cognitive, and behavioral disturbances. Moreover, many athletes underreport their symptoms. Currently, the Concussion Recognition Tool (CRT) and Sports Concussion Assessment V.3 (SCAT3) are used to quickly identify concussed players. There are several modalities that can help augment a clinician's decision in deciding when an athlete can return to play.
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Accepted 2014-03-05
