Sports concussion: a return-to-play guide.
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Current issues in managing sports-related concussion.
THE ISSUE OF DETERMINING THE readiness of athletes to return to action following a head injury has received recognition as a major public health issue. Concern over the health of the athlete with a concussion has prompted the development of parameters to guide management and returnto-play issues. These guidelines, however, have been controversial within the sports medicine community. The contro...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of family practice
دوره 61 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012