Citation

McCrory P, Makdissi M, Davis G, Collie A. Br. J. Sports Med. 2005; 39(Suppl 1): i58-i63.

Affiliation

Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. paulmccr@bigpond.net.au

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/bjsm.2005.020776

PMID

16046357

PMCID

PMC1765310

Abstract

This paper reviews the pros and cons of the traditional paper and pencil and the newer computerised neuropsychological tests in the management of sports concussion. The differences between diagnosing concussion on the field and neuropsychological assessment at follow up and decision making with regard to return to play are described. The authors also discuss the issues involved in interpreting the results of neuropsychological testing (comparison with population norms versus player's own baseline test results) and potential problems of such testing in football (soccer). Finally, suggested recommendations for neuropsychological testing in football are given.