Chapter 13
Treatment and Rehabilitation of Common Spine/Trunk/Head Injuries
Larry Nassar,
Larry Nassar
College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
Search for more papers by this authorLarry Nassar,
Larry Nassar
College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
Search for more papers by this authorBook Editor(s):Dennis J. Caine PhD,
Keith Russell PhD,
Liesbeth Lim MD,
Dennis J. Caine PhD
Professor and Interim Dean, Education and Human Development, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA
Search for more papers by this authorKeith Russell PhD
President, Scientific Commission, Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG); Professor, College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Search for more papers by this authorLiesbeth Lim MD
Former National Sports Physician of the Royal Dutch Gymnastics Federation, 1997–2012; Sports Physician, Sports Medical Advice Center Aalsmeer, Aalsmeer; Sports Medical Advice Center Annatommie (Centers for Orthopedics and Movement), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 02 August 2013
Summary
Spinal and head injuries are of great concern in all athlete populations. Gymnasts are at risk for acute traumatic and chronic overuse spinal injuries and acute traumatic brain injuries. This chapter reviews the treatment and rehabilitation of the most common spinal pathologies and the most common traumatic brain injury known as a concussion. This information may enhance coach and medical professionals' understanding and management of these injuries.
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