Navigating the Challenges of Concussion

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· Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Lisa S. Ware
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Concussion is one of the most common neurological conditions, with many people having experienced at least one concussion within a lifetime. Concussion has been the focus of great media attention which has brought awareness to this important health issue. While most have heard about athletes and concussions, these injuries can occur at any age and can have many causes such as car accidents and falls. In Navigating the Challenges of Concussion, expert clinicians and researchers in the fields of neurology and neuropsychology teamed together to provide up-to-date and evidence-based information for patients and families affected by concussion or those at increased risk of sustaining concussions. Topics covered include how concussion is different from other forms of brain injury, what to expect after a concussion, and what to do if symptoms are persisting. The authors explore extensively the common misconceptions around the treatment of concussion, and instead offer evidence-based guidance to follow instead. Special considerations for children and students, athletes, employees, military personnel, and older adults are discussed. Patient stories are included throughout which highlight some of the experiences that patients with concussion may face and may relate to their own concussion journey.

About the author

Michael S. Jaffee, MD, is the Bob Paul Family Endowed Professor of Neurology and director of the Brain Injury, Rehabilitation, and Neuroresilience Center at the University of Florida. Dr. Jaffee is currently a physician representative on the NFL Monetary Award Fund Provider Steering Committee and a member of the AAN.

Donna K. Broshek, PhD, ABPP-CN, is the John Edward Fowler Professor and director of the Neuropsychology Assessment Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at University of Virginia Health. She is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist and sees patients with sports concussion.

Adrian Svingos, PhD, is a research and clinical neuropsychology fellow at the Kennedy Krieger Institute Brain Injury Clinical Research Center and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

An avid lover of words, Lisa S. Ware adores all sorts of stories and knowledge. She holds degrees in philosophy and English, and her life before narration involved a lot of real estate, lawyers, and computers. Her hobbies include dragons, astronomy, puzzles, cats, and nature.

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