Management of Sport Concussion

An update to the initial 2004 National Athletic Trainers'. Association position statement on the management of sport-related concussion,5 this document contains ...

National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement

Once an athlete has been diagnosed with a concussion, he or she should be removed from the sport and not allowed to return to physical activity until cleared by ...

What may appear to be only a mild jolt or blow to the head or body can result in a concussion or other serious brain injury. The understanding of sports-related ...

National Athletic Trainers' Association Bridge Statement - NATA |

Background: Athletic trainers have benefited from the 2 previous NATA position statements on concussion manage- ment, and although the most ...

Concussion is a common injury among children and adolescents participating in organized sports and recreational activities.

Returning to Sports | HEADS UP - CDC

After a concussion, an athlete should only return to sports practices with the approval and under the supervision of their healthcare provider.

The understanding of sports-related concussion continues to evolve. We now know that young athletes are particularly vulnerable to the effects of a concussion.

Sports Concussion - OrthoInfo - AAOS

The key to healing from a concussion is relative rest. This includes not just physical rest, but mental rest, as well. Reading, computer work, video games — ...

Assessment and Management of Concussion - Physiopedia

Management of a concussion is mainly by way of physical and cognitive rest. The literature suggests that rest may be beneficial in the immediate symptomatic ...

Heads Up - CDC

This training shows ways athletic trainers can improve concussion prevention, evaluation, and manage... ... HEADS UP to High School Sports: Online Concussion ...

Concussion Safety Protocol Management - NCAA.org

At its September 2023 meeting the NCAA Committee Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports approved modifications to the Concussion ...

Concussion in Athletes | University of Michigan Health

Return-to-Play for Sport-Related Concussion · Relative Rest. Activity: Symptom-limited activities of daily living; light walking · Cardiovascular Activity · Non- ...

Guidelines for Concussion Management in Sports

Continuing to participate in physical activity after a concussion can lead to worsening concussion symptoms, increased risk for further injury, and even death.

Assessment and Management of Concussion in Sports | AAFP

Return to play when asymptomatic for 1 week. If second concussion in same day, terminate activity that day. —. PTA < 30 minutes. ... Return to ...

Concussion Management - Mayo Clinic Orthopedics & Sports ...

Called the King-Devick Test in Association with Mayo Clinic, the screen evaluates ocular motor, visual, and cognitive function and other symptoms of concussion.

Concussion Protocol - Youth Sports Safety - The Center Foundation

Concussed student-athlete should refrain from all physical activity immediately following injury. Once their condition begins to improve, they may resume low- ...

Clinic-based management of sports-related concussion in ...

Outline · SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS · INTRODUCTION · TREATMENT · Basic initial interventions and general approach · Exercise · RETURN TO SPORT · RETURN TO ...

Concussion Treatment & Management - Medscape Reference

If an athlete is suspected of having a concussion or closed head injury, then first remove the athlete from practice or competition, and do not ...

Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International ...

Sport-specific strategies recommended as concussion prevention interventions include policy or rule changes reducing collisions, neuromuscular ...

Role of Athletic Trainers for Concussion Care - ImPACT Applications

Treatment and Management · Early aerobic exercise is effective in reducing symptoms and is safe to initiate following 48 hours of rest (Langevin, et al).