{"product_id":"9781493945405","title":"Concussions in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior","description":"\u003ch1\u003eConcussions in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSlobounov, Semyon M.; Sebastianelli, Wayne J.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eConcussions in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior \u003c\/i\u003eis a timely and major contribution to the literature that comprehensively addresses the neuromechanisms, predispositions, and latest developments in the evaluation and management of concussive injuries.  Also known as mild traumatic brain injury, concussion in athletics is a growing public health concern with increased attention focusing on treatment and management of this puzzling epidemic. Despite the increasing occurrence and prevalence of concussions in athletics, there is no universally accepted definition, or “gold standard,” for its assessment. \u003ci\u003eConcussion in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a range of\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003emajor findings that may shed important light on current controversy within the field.  The book is organized in five parts: Evaluation of Concussion and Current Development; Biomechanical Mechanisms of Concussion and Helmets; Neural Substrates, Biomarkers and Brain Imaging of Concussion Research; Pediatric Sport-related Concussions; and Clinical Management and Rehabilitation of Concussions. An invaluable contribution to the literature, \u003ci\u003eConcussions in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior \u003c\/i\u003eis a state-of-the-art reference that will be of significant interest to a wide range of clinicians, researchers, administrators, and policy makers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2016-08-23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781493945405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4939-0295-8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 419\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45383623671948,"sku":"9781493945405","price":188.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781493945405.jpg?v=1777998587","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781493945405","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}