Athletes and neurological injuries : a view from 10,000 feet -- Medicolegal considerations in neurological sports medicine -- Having a game plan -- Biomechanics, pathophysiology, and classification of concussion -- In the trenches : acute evaluation and management of concussion -- Neuroimaging and neurophysiological studies in the head-injured athlete -- Neuropsychological assessment in concussion -- Role of balance testing and other adjunct measures in concussion -- Postconcussion syndrome -- Neuropathology of chronic traumatic encephalopathy -- The emerging role of subconcussion -- Severe head injury and second impact syndrome -- Neurological considerations in return to sport participation -- The role of pharmacologic therapy and rehabilitation in concussion -- The research behind natural neuroprotective approaches to concussion -- Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine injuries : types, causal mechanisms, and clinical features -- Management of spine injuries, including rehabilitation, surgical considerations, and return to play -- Peripheral nerve injuries in athletes -- Headaches in athletics -- Heat illness in sport.