Concussion in sport : what is known and what is new?

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Grant, C.C. (Catharina Cornelia)
Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina
Jansen van Rensburg, Audrey
Collins, Robert Matthew

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MedPharm Publications

Abstract

The aim of this article was to summarise the latest definition of concussion, signs of concussion, as well as important facts on recovery and graduated return to play, for different age groups. New technologies available to the sports physician are listed.

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Concussion, Signs of concussion, Traumatic brain injury (TBI), Diagnosis of a concussion

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Grant, C, Janse van Rensburg, D, Janse van Rensburg, A & Collins, R 2014, 'Concussion in sport : what is known and what is new?', South African Family Practice, vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 162-165.