title: A comprehensive, targeted approach to the clinical care of athletes following sport-related concussion.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this paper is to discuss risk and prognostic factors for concussion outcomes, review comprehensive approaches to assessment, and describe a new method for conceptualizing treatment for sport-related concussion using clinical experience.
  
  
  METHODS
  Based on the current literature of sport-related concussion and clinical experience, an approach for conceptualizing concussion care using clinical trajectories and targeted treatments was developed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A comprehensive approach to assessment and targeted treatments for sport-related concussion was developed using specific clinical trajectories.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Sport-related concussions are heterogeneous and require an individualized clinical approach. The use of a comprehensive approach for assessing specific clinical trajectories following a sport-related concussion will help clinicians better conceptualize this injury. Clinicians can then match targeted treatment pathways to specific clinical trajectories to accelerate safe return to play for athletes following a sport-related concussion.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, 3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, USA.
authors: Michael W
authors: MW
authors: Collins
authors: Anthony P
authors: AP
authors: Kontos
authors: Erin
authors: E
authors: Reynolds
authors: Christopher D
authors: CD
authors: Murawski
authors: Freddie H
authors: FH
authors: Fu
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003191:Comprehensive Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors