Mild traumatic brain injury continues to plague athletes of all sports. The clinical scenario at times does not reflect the injury or mechanisms and, as such, the pathophysiology, pathomechanics and pathopsychology of a concussion continue to be the major areas for further research. A lack of understanding of these pathologies has led to controversial recommendations for return to play, as well as an underestimation of true brain injury severity.

"The purpose of the book is to accumulate the latest development in evaluation and management of sport-related concussions, including current assessment of acute traumatic brain injuries, pathophysiology, neuropsychology, sport psychology, biomechanics, neurological treatment and rehabilitation. The clinical significance of the book stems from the fact that injuries to the brain also are the most common catastrophic injuries and a leading cause of death in athletes. It has been estimated that in high school football alone, there are more than 250,000 incidents of mild traumatic brain injury each season, which translates into approximately 20% of all boys who participate in this sport. Multidisciplinary analyses of causes and consequences of concussion have never been accumulated in a single source and/or textbook, though the topic of concussion is currently included in most of the Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Science, Neuropsychology, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy and Neuroscience programs. TOC:Concussion in athletics.- Concussion mechanisms and pathophysiology.- Neurophysiology of concussion.- Biomechanics of concussion.- Concussion classification.- Ancillary test for concussion.- Evaluation of sport-related concussion.- Neuropsychological assessment of sports-related concussion.- Electroencephalography and brain function.- Conventional brain imaging methods.- Magnetic resonance spectroscopy of human brain.- Biophysical linkage between MRI and EEG measures in traumatic brain injury.- Neuropsychological test performance prior to and following sports-related concussion.- postural stability and neuropsychological deficits after concussion.- EEG and balance deficits following concussion.- Experimental concussion.- Acute head trauma coverage.- Clinical coverage of concussion.- Prevention of sport-related concussions.- Psychological impact of concussion.- Psychological rehabilitation of brain injured athletes.- Prevention of traumatic brain injuries.- Concussion in youth sports.- Sport medicine cases."

Introductory Chapter Concussion in Athletics: Ongoing Controversyz.- Introductory Chapter Concussion in Athletics: Ongoing Controversy.- Mechanisms of Concussion: From Brain to Behavior.- Neurophysiology of Concussion: Theoretical Perspectives.- Concussion Mechanisms and Pathophysiology.- The Biomechanics and Pathomechanics of Sport-Related Concussion.- Evaluation of Sport-Related Concussions.- Concussion Classification: Ongoing Controversy.- New Developments in Sports Concussion Management.- Neuropsychological Assessment Of Sports-Related Concussion: Measuring Clinically Significant Change.- Motivation and the Assessment of Sports-Related Concussion.- Neuroimaging of Traumatic Brain Injury.- Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion.- Fundamentals of EEG Methodology in Concussion Research.- Electroencephalography and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.- Neuroimaging in Traumatic Brain Injury.- Empirical Findings of Concussion Along Life-Span.- Pediatric Traumatic Head Injuries.- Aerobic Fitness and Concussion Outcomes in High School Football.- EEG Changes and Balance Deficits Following Concussion: One Piece of the Puzzle.- Clinical Coverage of Sport-Related Concussions.- Concussion Management: What is Our Role?.- Evolution and Mechanics of and Head Protection.- Neural, Behavioral and Psychological Effects of Injury in Athletes.- Assessment and Management of Concussion: A Neuropsychological Perspective.- Traumatic Injury in Athletics: Dialog with Collegiate Coaches.