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Translational Stroke Research
Published in: Translational Stroke Research 4/2013

01-08-2013 | Original Article

The Management of Sport-Related Concussion: Considerations for Male and Female Athletes

Authors: Tracey Covassin, R. J. Elbin, Bryan Crutcher, Scott Burkhart

Published in: Translational Stroke Research | Issue 4/2013

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Abstract

Sport-related concussion continues to be a centerpiece of attention in the field of sports medicine. The benefit to using neurocognitive testing when managing concussion will be documented in this review. In addition to providing critical objective information on the neurocognitive status of the concussed athlete, research data will be provided on the pre- and post-concussion neurocognitive profiles of concussed male and female athletes. Specifically, an overview of research will be presented on the epidemiology of male and female concussion rates, as well as concussion outcomes including symptoms and cognitive function post-injury. Finally, a clinician’s perspective on managing sports-related concussion will be presented focusing on three factors regarding sex differences: risk factors, clinical presentation, and management.
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Metadata
Title
The Management of Sport-Related Concussion: Considerations for Male and Female Athletes
Authors
Tracey Covassin
R. J. Elbin
Bryan Crutcher
Scott Burkhart
Publication date
01-08-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Translational Stroke Research / Issue 4/2013
Print ISSN: 1868-4483
Electronic ISSN: 1868-601X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12975-012-0228-z

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