Director of Rothman Concussion Institute

Rothman Institute

Philadelphia, PA

Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University

Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Rowan-School of Osteopathic Medicine

Team Physician, USA Wrestling

Consulting Physician, Philadelphia Phillies

Areas of Interest: weight loss, concussion management

Completed wrestling research:

Posters:

Chase, D. Franks, R. “Racial Identity and Evaluation of the Concussed Athlete.” at the Emerging Frontiers in Concussion: Targeted Evaluation and Active Management Conference. June 11-12, 2016. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Smyk N, Chase D, Schatz P, Franks RR. (2015). Stability of effort across comprehensive neuropsychological assessment in youth following sports-related concussion. Poster presentation at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Sports Neuropsychology Society, Atlanta, Georgia. May 2015.

Smyk N, Chase D, Franks RR, Schatz P. (2015). Stability of effort across comprehensive neuropsychological assessment in youth following sports-related concussion. Poster presentation at the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. April 2015.

Franks R. Chase, D. “Post-Concussion Syndrome with Associated Psychosis and Mood Disorder: A Case Study.” at the Emerging Frontiers in Concussion: Advancements in Assessment, Management, and Rehabilitation Conference. June 7-9, 2013. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Stache, S. Close, J. Franks R. Levy, E. “Descriptive Analysis of a Concussion Study Sample Group with Use of Amantadine as a Recovery Agent.” at the 22nd American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. April 17-21, 2013. San Diego, California.

Noreski, M Franks R. “Treatment of Post Concussion Syndrome in a NCAA Division I Hockey Player.” at the 27th American Osteopathic Association of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. April 18 – April 21, 2012. Louisville, Kentucky.

Noreski, M Franks R. “An Isolated Teres Major Tear in a High School Baseball Player.” at the 27th American Osteopathic Association of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. April 14 – April 17, 2010. Anaheim, California.

Lambert, K, Franks, R, Neidecker, J. “The Effect of a Required Minimum Body Fat With Mandatory Body Fat Analysis on the Attitudes and Behaviors of High School Wrestlers.” at the 24th American Osteopathic Association of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. March 30 – April 1, 2009. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Bibliography:

Franks RR, “Skin Problems in the Athlete” in Netter’s Sports Medicine 2nd Edition. Elsevier Publications: Philadelphia, PA, 2018: 291-302

Franks RR, et al. “Psychological Issues Related to Illness and Injury and the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2017: 1043-1054.

Franks RR, et al. “Selected Issues in Injury and Illness Prevention and the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2016: 159-71.

Franks RR, et al. “The Team Physician and Strength and Conditioning of Athletes for Sports: A Consensus Statement. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2015: 440-45.

Franks RR, et al. “Selected Issues for Nutrition and the Athlete: A Consensus Statement. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2013: 2378-2386.

Franks RR, et al. “Position Statement of National Athletic Trainers Association on Preventing Sudden Death in Secondary School Athletes. Journal of Athletic Training, 2013: 546-553.

Franks RR, et al. “Definition of a Team Physician: A Consensus Statement -2013 Update. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2013: 1618-1622.

Stache, S. Close, J. Franks R. Levy, E. “Descriptive Analysis of a Concussion Study Sample Group with Use of Amantadine as a Recovery Agent.” Abstract. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. 2013; 23(2): 155.

Franks RR, et al. “Position Statement of National Athletic Trainers Association on Performance Enhancing Substances. Journal of Athletic Training. Journal of Athletic Training. 2013; 48(1): 124-136.

Franks RR, et al. “Sideline Preparedness and the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement -2012 Update. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2012: 2442-2445.

Franks RR, et al. “Return to Play and the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement -2012 Update. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2012: 2446-2448.

Franks RR, et al. “Position Statement of National Athletic Trainers Association on Preventing Sudden Death in Sport. Journal of Athletic Training, 2012: 477-480.

Franks RR, et al. “Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) and the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement -2011 Update. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2011: 2412-2422.

Franks RR, “Achilles Tendon Ruptures” in Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine. Sage Publications: Los Angeles, CA, 2011: 12-13.

Franks RR, “Shoulder Subluxation.” in Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine. Sage Publications: Los Angeles, CA, 2011: 1313-15.

Franks RR, “Skin Conditions in Wrestling.” in Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine. Sage Publications: Los

Angeles, CA, 2011: 1325-28.

Franks RR, “Wrestling Injures.” in Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine. Sage Publications: Los Angeles, CA, 2011: 1552-57.

Franks RR and Lambert KC, “The Foot and Ankle Exam” in Osteopathic Clinical Joint Exam. American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine: Madison, WI, 2010: 147-62.

Franks RR, et al. “Sports, Recreation and Exercise.” Preventing Injury in New Jersey: Priorities for Action. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. August 2008, 28-31.

Barry H, Lambert KC, Franks RR. Pre-Participation Physical Examination. In: Ebell MH, Ferenchick G, Smith M, Barry H, Slawson D, Shaughnessy A, Forsch R, Li S, Wilkes M, Usatine R, eds. Essential Evidence. John Wiley & Sons: Hoboken, NJ, 2009.

Franks, RR. “School of Hard Knocks – Current Concepts in Concussion Management.” The Journal of the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. Fall 2006; 6.4: 12-22.

Lambert, K, Franks, R, Neidecker, J. “The Effect of a Required Minimum Body Fat With Mandatory Body Fat Analysis on the Attitudes and Behaviors of High School Wrestlers.” Abstract, Journal of American Osteopathic Association. 2005; 105(7): 332.

Franks, RR. “Power Hungry: Student Athletes and Their Growing Use of Performance Enhancing Substances.” The Journal of the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. Summer 2005; 5.3: 14-19.

Franks, RR. “Maxilliofacial Injuries in Athletics.” Osteopathic Family Physician News. May 2005: 1, 14- 15.