Sports Neurology Section

Guideline: Remove Athlete If Concussion Is Suspected

An evidence-based guideline from the AAN for evaluating and managing athletes with concussion recommends that athletes who are suspected of having a concussion be removed from the game immediately and not be returned until assessed by a licensed health care professional trained in diagnosing and managing concussion. (March 18, 2013)

Guide the Future of Neurology–Become a Mentor!

The Academy's Neurology Career Center is working to bring experienced members together with members who seek guidance on their career path. (August 24, 2012)

Letter from the Chair

Since its inception two years ago, the Sports Neurology Section of the AAN has become one of the fastest–growing and most active sections. (May 10, 2012)

Sports Neurology Section Listserv

The Sports Neurology Section has a new listserv that allows for discussions of sports neurology issues. To become a member of the listserv, please contact Lynee Koester at lkoester@aan.com. If you are already a member of the listserv, feel free to post a question to aan-sports-neurology-section@googlegroups.com (August 19, 2011)

Sports Neurology featured in Neurology Podcasts

Sports Neurology topics were recently featured during the "Lesson of the Week" portions of five of the weekly pod-casts from the journal Neurology. (April 5, 2011)

AAN: Any Athlete Suspected of Having Concussion Should Be Removed from Play

The AAN has published a position statement calling for any athlete who is suspected of having a concussion to be removed from play until the athlete is evaluated by a neurologist or physician with training in the evaluation and management of sports concussion. (April 5, 2011)

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