TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Concussion in Sports: The Sideline Assessment
JO  - Sports health
A1  - Broglio, Steven P.
A1  - Guskiewicz, Kevin M.
SP  - 361
EP  - 369
VL  - 1
IS  - 5
N2  - Context: The vast differences between individual athletes makes identifying and evaluating sports-related concussion one of the most complex and perplexing injuries faced by medical personnel. Evidence Acquisition: This review summarizes the existing literature supporting the use of a multifaceted approach to concussion evaluation on the sideline of the athletic field. Information was drawn from a PubMed search (MEDLINE) for the terms sport  concussion for the most recent and relevant literature. Conclusions: By using a standardized clinical examination that is supported by objective measures of concussion-related symptoms, mental status, and postural control, the medical professional becomes well equipped to make an informed diagnosis.<p />
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SN  - 1941-7381
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1941738109343158
ID  - ref1
ER  -