Concussion Care Manual
Concussion Care Manual by David L. Brody, published by Oxford University Press in 2019, is a comprehensive guide designed for clinicians, coaches, and parents involved in concussion management. This second edition spans 256 pages and addresses the complexities of concussion care, including diagnosis and management strategies for associated symptoms such as headaches, anxiety, and fatigue. The manual reflects the increasing attention to concussion care in various sectors, including sports organizations and the military.
Readers will find detailed guidance on managing concussions, emphasizing evidence-based practices derived from recent research and clinical trials. The book also includes essential information on setting up and operating a concussion clinic, along with a list of references and resources for further exploration. This edition aims to equip caregivers with the necessary tools to navigate the challenges of concussion management effectively.
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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 EditionEL
-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
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