Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America
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Pain and dysfunction related to tendinopathy are often refractory to traditional treatments and offer a unique challenge to physicians, because no gold standard treatment exists. Injectable biologics may represent a new modality in conjunction with a multifaceted treatment approach. ⋯ Studies are promising but have not been replicated with high-powered evidence at the clinical level. Further evidence to expand understanding of the role of PRP in the treatment of tendinopathy is needed.
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Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am · Nov 2014
ReviewEvaluation and treatment of the concussed athlete - update.
Athletes with sports related concussions are increasingly seeking medical care for management and guidance for return to play. This article aims to provide an updated review of the management of youth sports concussions including preseason planning, on the field identification of concussion, clinical management of acute concussion, and discussion of prolonged symptoms including headache.