Citation

Schneider KJ. Musculoskelet. Sci. Pract. 2019; 42: 140-150.

Affiliation

Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary, KNB3300D 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada. Electronic address: kjschnei@ucalgary.ca.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.msksp.2019.05.007

PMID

31133539

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Concussion is among the most commonly occurring sport and recreation injuries in today's society. An understanding of the heterogenous nature of concussion will assist in directing a multifaceted and comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment following injury.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this masterclass article is to summarize the current state of the evidence in the area of concussion, describe typical symptom presentations and assessment techniques that may assist in directing appropriate management following concussion. IMPLICATIONS: A comprehensive assessment including a thoughtful differential diagnosis will assist the clinician to direct care appropriately and efficiently in individuals who have suffered a concussion.

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Language: en