Anyone describe a neuro/cognitive function test

[GymMan]

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What tests do neurologists use to assess damage from concussions in sports? In essence, what deems a player able to return to action in a sport, & what would cause a player to fail a test & not be cleared for play? Is it motor function or mental function only? Anyone give a brief explain of what they entail?

 

[PhakeDoc]

The fundamental tool in the neurologist's arsenal is the neurological exam: http://missinglink.ucsf.edu/lm/IDS_104_neuro_exam/NeuroExam.html

Not sure if this was the type of answer you were looking for.

 

[neurologist]

Check this. AAN guidelines on head injury in sports:

http://www.neurology.org/cgi/reprint/48/3/581