. . SPORTS MEDICINE : MEDICAL: CONDITIONS: CONCUSSION: 10 Stories for Team Physicians About Concussion Awareness . . 10 Stories for Team Physicians About Concussion AwarenessWritten by Laura Miller October 12, 2010 Becker's Orthopedic Spine and Pain Management
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. .The recent debate among athletes, athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians focuses on concussion awareness. Here are 10 stories about the trend towards concussion awareness and brain injury prevention.
. .1. ImPACT Assessment Evaluates Cognitive, Physical Concussion Symptoms. The ImPACT test is a computer-based program measuring verbal and visual memory, processing speed and reaction time at 1/100th of a second. The test can be administered by an athletic trainer, school nurse, team coach or physician. The cognitive capabilities of the test measures the athlete's attention span, working memory and non-verbal problem solving.
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http://www.beckersorthopedicandspine.com/sports-medicine/1909 . . Other Sources Covered in This Article: . . 2. Traumatic Brain Injury Among Youth Basketball Players Increases. http://www.beckersorthopedicandspine.com/sports-medicine/2007 . 3. Athletes Can Experience Brain Damage Without Concussion Symptoms.http://www.beckersorthopedicandspine.com/sports-medicine/ 2192-athlete-can-experience-brain-damage-without-concussion-symptoms
. A shorter URL for the above link: . http://tinyurl.com/3ploeut . 4. Neuromuscular Mouth Guard Designed to Prevent and Track Concussions. http://www.beckersorthopedicandspine.com/sports-medicine/2134- neuromuscular-mouth-guards-designed-to-prevent-and-track-concussions . A shorter URL for the above link: . http://tinyurl.com/3m3y3zw . 5. 5 Strategies for Preventing Overuse Injuries in Sports Medicine. http://www.beckersorthopedicandspine.com/sports-medicine/1836- 5-strategies-for-preventing-overuse-injuries-in-youth-sports-medicine . A shorter URL for the above link . http://tinyurl.com/3dtbxus . 6. Research Links ASL-Like Disease to Competitive Athletes. http://www.beckersorthopedicandspine.com/sports-medicine/ 1835-research-links-als-like-disease-to-competitive-athletes . A shorter URL for the above link: . http://tinyurl.com/42tqhw4 . . 7. Congress Considering Student Athlete Concussion Legislation. http://www.beckersorthopedicandspine.com/sports-medicine/2137 .8. Cleveland Clinic Conducts Research on Equipment for Concussion Prevention.
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