Seizure Disorder in Sports

A seizure is a common, serious neurological event affecting approximately 10% of individuals during their lifetimes. Each year, an estimated 300,000 individuals in the United States, including 120,000 [Page 1275]children and adolescents, will experience their first seizure. Team doctors and coaches should be familiar with caring for an athlete who has a seizure during an event. While athletic participation is generally encouraged for individuals who have had a single seizure or diagnosis of epilepsy, many factors are considered. This entry discusses recent guides ...