This book is a comprehensive text on scientific knowledge about sports-related concussion. It provides practical guidelines for evaluating mild head injury and making crucial return-to-play decisions for athletes at all levels, from school children through high school, college and professional players.

  Chapters by national and international clinicians and researchers give essential information on the nature and prevalence of mild traumatic brain injury as well as pre and post-concussion assessment. It describes the effects of age and gender on athletic activity. The complex process of return-to-play decision making is examined in depth. Contents cover the spectrum from the most sophisticated evidence-based neurocognitive techniques to guidelines for counseling athletes.

  While grounded in research, this book is practical and readable.