A concussion is a pathologic process affecting the brain induced by rapid brain movement inside the skull. It is a brain injury that has life altering effects and can manifest in a person as trouble in school, relationships, work, and play. Perception of situations, decision-making, and problem solving are all possibilities.
In 2009 alone, there were documanted 3.8 million sports related concussions in the US. 40-60 thousand in HS football alone, yet only 6% go to the ER.
Symptoms include: Head Ache, nausea/vomiting, decreased balance, decreased vision, feeling "foggy" or confused, and memory problems.
Observations include: Dazed look, cannot follow instructions, mood changes, memory problems such as not being able to recall the hit or not remembering plays.
People with one concussion are 2-4x more likely to have another concussion. 80% of all concussions occur less than 10 days from the first.
NO SAME DAY RETURN TO SPORT!
Got a Concussed Player?
Remove from play
Monitor for worsening symptoms
Discuss findings/suspicions with coaches, player, and parents
Make sure they are symptom free and cleared before returning to play.
Report it!
When to call EMS/911:
Observed increased confusion, loss of consciousness, neck/spine involvement, and or vomiting
Post injury monitoring includes:
5-10 minutes of constant attention to injured player
Mental Status
Memory
Balance
Attention
Speech
Graduated Return To Play:
Zero activity - Phys/Cognitive testing - Recovery
Lt. Aerobics - Walk/swim/bike - Incr. Heart rate
Sport Specific Ex's - Running, no impact - Incr. movement
Non-contact Drills - Complex Drills - Incr. Coordination
Full-Contact Drills - Normal Training load - Incr. Cognitive load
Return to Gameplay - Gameplay - Restore Confidence
Every injury is individual!
Be conservative with youth!
There is no simple "Return to play" test!
"When in doubt, Sit them out!"
In 2009 alone, there were documanted 3.8 million sports related concussions in the US. 40-60 thousand in HS football alone, yet only 6% go to the ER.
Symptoms include: Head Ache, nausea/vomiting, decreased balance, decreased vision, feeling "foggy" or confused, and memory problems.
Observations include: Dazed look, cannot follow instructions, mood changes, memory problems such as not being able to recall the hit or not remembering plays.
People with one concussion are 2-4x more likely to have another concussion. 80% of all concussions occur less than 10 days from the first.
NO SAME DAY RETURN TO SPORT!
Got a Concussed Player?
Remove from play
Monitor for worsening symptoms
Discuss findings/suspicions with coaches, player, and parents
Make sure they are symptom free and cleared before returning to play.
Report it!
When to call EMS/911:
Observed increased confusion, loss of consciousness, neck/spine involvement, and or vomiting
Post injury monitoring includes:
5-10 minutes of constant attention to injured player
Mental Status
Memory
Balance
Attention
Speech
Graduated Return To Play:
Zero activity - Phys/Cognitive testing - Recovery
Lt. Aerobics - Walk/swim/bike - Incr. Heart rate
Sport Specific Ex's - Running, no impact - Incr. movement
Non-contact Drills - Complex Drills - Incr. Coordination
Full-Contact Drills - Normal Training load - Incr. Cognitive load
Return to Gameplay - Gameplay - Restore Confidence
Every injury is individual!
Be conservative with youth!
There is no simple "Return to play" test!
"When in doubt, Sit them out!"
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