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Papers by James Kissick

Research paper thumbnail of Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport: the 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Zurich, November 2008

British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 4th International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Zurich, November 2012

British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Return to play after concussion: principles and practice

Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine, 2005

The sport medicine team is increasingly being asked to manage concussed athletes and to provide w... more The sport medicine team is increasingly being asked to manage concussed athletes and to provide written clearance for return to play postconcussion, making it critical to have a good understanding of concussion recognition, assessment, and management. A handy way to think of concussion management is the four Rs: recognition, response, rehabilitation, and return. Athletes, coaches, parents, therapists, and physicians need a thorough understanding of concussion signs and symptoms. An athlete suspected of having sustained a concussion should be removed from the game or practice and assessed by a member of the sideline medical team. All athletes who sustain a concussion should be evaluated by a medical doctor. Rehabilitation has similarities to but also differs from the traditional orthopedic model in that the first step is rest, both physical and cognitive. Once asymptomatic at rest, a step-wise return to activity is undertaken. This protocol has been adapted for various sports. It may...

Research paper thumbnail of Current concepts in concussion rehabilitation

Current Sports Medicine Reports, 2004

Active rehabilitation of sport injuries is a concept familiar to athletes and those caring for th... more Active rehabilitation of sport injuries is a concept familiar to athletes and those caring for them. Rehabilitation goals aim to optimize recovery efficiency and diminish chances of repeat injury. Rehabilitation programs take many aspects of recovery and wellness into consideration including physical, social, and psychologic components. Ultimately, this is important in the recovery process after concussion. In this article we introduce the largely unexplored concept of multidimensional concussion rehabilitation and discuss physical, psychologic, social, and sport-specific issues. As well, we propose future directions in this field.

Research paper thumbnail of Isolated Jejunal Rupture After Blunt Trauma

The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 2001

Jejunal ruptures and other hollow viscus injuries are relatively uncommon manifestations of blunt... more Jejunal ruptures and other hollow viscus injuries are relatively uncommon manifestations of blunt abdominal injury that can often be masked by more serious injuries, such as solid-organ ruptures. Also, symptoms can be quite subtle and slow to appear. When the injury is suspected, the results of serial exams can be used to determine the need for laparotomy to establish the diagnosis. This report of an isolated jejunal rupture in a professional hockey player, in which the initial work-up was negative for any serious pathology, illustrates the need for continued vigilance in cases of blunt abdominal trauma.

Research paper thumbnail of What Predicts the Occurrence of Groin Injuries in Hockey?

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 2002

Research paper thumbnail of Tissue Adhesives for Laceration Repair During Sporting Events

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 1994

Research paper thumbnail of Return to Play After Concussion

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 2005

ABSTRACT Objective: The sport medicine team is increasingly being asked to manage concussed athle... more ABSTRACT Objective: The sport medicine team is increasingly being asked to manage concussed athletes and to provide written clearance for return to play postconcussion, making it critical to have a good understanding of concussion recognition, assessment, and management. Data Sources/Synthesis: A handy way to think of concussion management is the four Rs: recognition, response, rehabilitation, and return. Results: Athletes, coaches, parents, therapists, and physicians need a thorough understanding of concussion signs and symptoms. An athlete suspected of having sustained a concussion should be removed from the game or practice and assessed by a member of the sideline medical team. All athletes who sustain a concussion should be evaluated by a medical doctor. Rehabilitation has similarities to but also differs from the traditional orthopedic model in that the first step is rest, both physical and cognitive. Once asymptomatic at rest, a step-wise return to activity is undertaken. Conclusions: This protocol has been adapted for various sports. It may be used for children, although it is prudent to be more conservative and to progress more slowly than in an older age group.

Research paper thumbnail of Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport: the 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Zurich, November 2008

British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport: the 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Zurich, November 2008

British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 4th International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Zurich, November 2012

British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Return to play after concussion: principles and practice

Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine, 2005

The sport medicine team is increasingly being asked to manage concussed athletes and to provide w... more The sport medicine team is increasingly being asked to manage concussed athletes and to provide written clearance for return to play postconcussion, making it critical to have a good understanding of concussion recognition, assessment, and management. A handy way to think of concussion management is the four Rs: recognition, response, rehabilitation, and return. Athletes, coaches, parents, therapists, and physicians need a thorough understanding of concussion signs and symptoms. An athlete suspected of having sustained a concussion should be removed from the game or practice and assessed by a member of the sideline medical team. All athletes who sustain a concussion should be evaluated by a medical doctor. Rehabilitation has similarities to but also differs from the traditional orthopedic model in that the first step is rest, both physical and cognitive. Once asymptomatic at rest, a step-wise return to activity is undertaken. This protocol has been adapted for various sports. It may...

Research paper thumbnail of Current concepts in concussion rehabilitation

Current Sports Medicine Reports, 2004

Active rehabilitation of sport injuries is a concept familiar to athletes and those caring for th... more Active rehabilitation of sport injuries is a concept familiar to athletes and those caring for them. Rehabilitation goals aim to optimize recovery efficiency and diminish chances of repeat injury. Rehabilitation programs take many aspects of recovery and wellness into consideration including physical, social, and psychologic components. Ultimately, this is important in the recovery process after concussion. In this article we introduce the largely unexplored concept of multidimensional concussion rehabilitation and discuss physical, psychologic, social, and sport-specific issues. As well, we propose future directions in this field.

Research paper thumbnail of Isolated Jejunal Rupture After Blunt Trauma

The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 2001

Jejunal ruptures and other hollow viscus injuries are relatively uncommon manifestations of blunt... more Jejunal ruptures and other hollow viscus injuries are relatively uncommon manifestations of blunt abdominal injury that can often be masked by more serious injuries, such as solid-organ ruptures. Also, symptoms can be quite subtle and slow to appear. When the injury is suspected, the results of serial exams can be used to determine the need for laparotomy to establish the diagnosis. This report of an isolated jejunal rupture in a professional hockey player, in which the initial work-up was negative for any serious pathology, illustrates the need for continued vigilance in cases of blunt abdominal trauma.

Research paper thumbnail of What Predicts the Occurrence of Groin Injuries in Hockey?

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 2002

Research paper thumbnail of Tissue Adhesives for Laceration Repair During Sporting Events

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 1994

Research paper thumbnail of Return to Play After Concussion

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 2005

ABSTRACT Objective: The sport medicine team is increasingly being asked to manage concussed athle... more ABSTRACT Objective: The sport medicine team is increasingly being asked to manage concussed athletes and to provide written clearance for return to play postconcussion, making it critical to have a good understanding of concussion recognition, assessment, and management. Data Sources/Synthesis: A handy way to think of concussion management is the four Rs: recognition, response, rehabilitation, and return. Results: Athletes, coaches, parents, therapists, and physicians need a thorough understanding of concussion signs and symptoms. An athlete suspected of having sustained a concussion should be removed from the game or practice and assessed by a member of the sideline medical team. All athletes who sustain a concussion should be evaluated by a medical doctor. Rehabilitation has similarities to but also differs from the traditional orthopedic model in that the first step is rest, both physical and cognitive. Once asymptomatic at rest, a step-wise return to activity is undertaken. Conclusions: This protocol has been adapted for various sports. It may be used for children, although it is prudent to be more conservative and to progress more slowly than in an older age group.

Research paper thumbnail of Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport: the 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Zurich, November 2008

British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2009