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The Premium Health Care Option of Choice in China. Concussion Awareness and Management & IWS Services. Guangzhou Shanghai Dongguan. Presented by: Caleb Lott, MAT, ATC Joe Panchella, MS, ATC. Objectives :. Understand concussions & potential consequences - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Premium Health Care Option of
Choice in China
Guangzhou Shanghai Dongguan
Presented by:
Caleb Lott, MAT, ATC
Joe Panchella, MS, ATC
Concussion Awareness and Management
&
IWS Services
Objectives:
• Understand concussions & potential consequences
• Recognize signs/symptoms & how to respond
• Learn about return to activity for concussions
• Focus on prevention and preparedness to keep athletes safe
• Brain injury--functional disturbance • Causes changes in cognitive, emotional, and physical aspects of individuals
• Most occur without loss of consciousness
• All are serious
Definition:
Concussion Facts:
• Cannot be diagnosed by X-ray, CT scan, or MRI
• 3.8 million sports & recreational-related concussions occur each year in the USA
• Repeated concussion can result in brain swelling, permanent brain damage, and even death
• 4x more likely for reoccurrence
• Can occur in any sport
What causes a concussion?
• Forceful blow to the head or body that results in rapid movement of the head
How do you know?Signs observed by coaches Symptoms reported by athlete
Appears dazed or stunned Headache or ‘’pressure’’ in the head
Confused about assignment or position
Nausea or vomiting
Forgets sports plays or task Balance problems or dizziness
Unsure of game, score, opponent Double or blurry vision
Moves clumsily Sensitivity to light
Answers questions slowly Sensitivity to noise
Loses consciousness (even briefly) Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy
Shows behavior or personality changes
Concentration or memory problems
Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall Confusion
Can’t recall events after hit or fall Does not “feel right”
What should you do: Action Plan
1. Remove the athlete from play 2. Seek evaluation from professional medical
health care provider 3. Inform athlete’s parents/guardians about
possible brain injury and give them fact sheet on concussions
4. Allow the athlete to return to play only with permission from a health care provider
•Must complete gradual return-to-play guideline
How long will it take to get better?
• Typically 7~10 days
• Every concussion is different
• No sign or symptom prediction length
• Numerous or few
If symptoms are still present during activity-
• Individual has increase chance of:•Their symptoms getting worse•Having their symptoms last longer•Developing a more serious brain
injury
Return-to-Play-Guideline
• Should not start return-to-play-guideline until:– Completely symptom free– Receive written permission from health care
professional who is experienced in evaluating for concussions
• Directions:– Each step must take place on separate days– If symptoms return-stop all activity immediately– Must have 24 hours of rest – Once symptoms resolve, athlete can start at
previous level
Return-to-Play-GuidelineStep Activity Description Time
FrameObjective
*1 No Activity Complete restVariable-as
long as it takesIndividual recovery
2Light Aerobic
ExerciseWalking or
stationary bike~ 15 minutes
of activityIncrease heart
rate (HR)
3Sport specific
activity
NON-CONTACT
drills or resistance
training. (away from practice)
20-30 minutesAdd movement & increase HR
4 Practice-A
Full training drills, (Still
NON CONTACT)
Full length practice
Increase physical and
cognitive load
5 Practice-BFull contact
practiceFull length
practice
Assessment of functional
skills & restore confidence
*Completion of step 5 warrants re-evaluation by professional medical health care provider*
6Full return to sport without restrictions
Full game play n/a n/a
Prevention & Preparedness
• Insist that safety comes first • Teach athletes safe playing
techniques • Make sure athletes are wearing
right protective equipment for their activity
How IWS can support you?
• Concussion Awareness & Management Packet:– Concussion pamphlet– Take Home Fact Sheet– Return-to-Play Guidelines– Concussion Poster– Concussion Quick-Card
• Medical Advice
M-F, 9 am - 5 pm: 020-3821-9778After Hours: 136-4060-1225
How IWS can support you?
• Workshops and Health & Wellness Sessions– Concussion Awareness & Management – Emergency Planning in Athletics – Preventing Heat Illnesses – Preventing Injuries: Flexibility Considerations – Sports Performance Nutrition: Myth & Facts– Communicable & Infectious Diseases in
Secondary School Sports – Taping Lab– Spine Boarding Lab
How IWS can support you?
• Provide athletic training supplies at favorable cost– Taping supplies– Emergency supplies– Injury prevention & recovery
• Different size packages