Publications by authors named "Kenneth Shubin Stein"
Purpose Of Review: Concussion produces a variety of signs and symptoms. Most patients recover within 2-4 weeks, but a significant minority experiences persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS), some of which may be from associated cervical or persistent neurologic sub-system (e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFManagement of Concussion and Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms for Neurologists.
Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- Concussion can show various symptoms that may overlap, making diagnosis and treatment complex; this review focuses on managing concussion and its lingering effects known as persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS).
- Effective management involves identifying the root causes of symptoms and can include therapies like aerobic exercise, physical therapy, vestibular and vision therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and medication.
- Recent evidence has led to the development of targeted, evidence-based treatments for managing both sport-related concussions and the ongoing symptoms experienced by patients with PPCS.
Background: Rugby is the fastest growing team sport in the United States for male and female athletes. It is a contact/collision sport with an injury risk profile that includes concussions.
Purpose: To examine the prevalence of concussions in male and female rugby players in the United States and to characterize behaviors around reporting concussions that could be a target for prevention and treatment efforts.