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A Neuroscientific Approach to the Examination of Concussions in Student-Athletes
Published on: December 8, 2014
Care of collegiate athletes
1Salisbury State University, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, USA.
Abstract:
Caring for collegiate athletes requires the coordinated efforts of a sports medicine team that includes primary care physicians, specialists, trainers, and other allied health personnel. In addition to screening requirements, team physicians must be knowledgeable of a wide array of conditions, including cardiovascular, infectious, and eating disorders, as well as traumatic injuries. In today's managed care environment, obtaining appropriate care for an injured college athlete may be challenging.
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