Head and Neurologic Conditions: PDF OnlyThe Relevance of Neuropsychologic Testing for Sports-related Head InjuriesLovell, Mark R. PhDAuthor Information Address: UPMC Sports Medicine, 3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA. E-mail: [email protected] Current Sports Medicine Reports: February 2002 - Volume 1 - Issue 1 - p 7-11 Free Abstract The utilization of neuropsychologic testing following sports-related concussion has dramatically increased over the past 5 years. The inclusion of neuropsychologic test results in the diagnosis of concussion has resulted in increasing questions into the specific role of these procedures in the return-to-play decision-making process. This article reviews the relevance of neuropsychologic testing for the sports medicine physician. © 2002 American College of Sports Medicine
