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Predicting Recovery Following Concussion

December 8, 2011 by The Sports Physiotherapist 2 Comments

Predicting Recovery Following Concussion

Concussion is a common injury sustained by athletes in contact sports (Hunt & Asplund, 2010). Subsequently, it is a condition commonly encountered by the sports physiotherapist, particularly those who work on the sidelines of contact sports. Given its frequency, concussion has been discussed previously on this site. However, the previous article does not discuss indicators to predict recovery timeframes following concussion. That is exactly what this article does.

Filed Under: Article Review, Assessment, Blog, Sports Physiotherapy Tagged With: Concussion, On-Field Physio, Sports injuries, Sports Physiotherapy

Concussion: Current Concepts of Assessment and Management

September 23, 2010 by The Sports Physiotherapist 2 Comments

Concussion: Current Concepts of Assessment and Management

Introduction Concussions are a common sports injury, most often sustained by athletes involved in contact sports. Therefore, the sports physiotherapist will regularly assess, diagnose and subsequently manage this condition. Concussion is a potentially life-threatening condition, and thus appropriate evidence based assessment and management is crucial. However, there is a broad and often confusing body of […]

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