PPT-Concussion Guidelines in the GAA

Kevin OConnell Chartered Physiotherapist BSc Physiotherapy MISCP NZRP Concussion is a brain injury and can be caused by a direct or indirect hit to the players head or body It typically results in an immediate onset of short lived signs and symptoms. A concussion is caused by bump blow or jolt to the head or body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth Even a ding getting your bell rung or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AN Elaine Keunen RN, BHScN,CCNC(c). Think First Canada. www.thinkfirst.ca. The brain weighs about 3 lbs.. The brain uses 30% of the oxygen and energy in your body.. The brain is encased by a skull with the thickness of three pennies.. Evidence-Based Blueprint for Success. Aaron Vaughan, MD. MAHEC Sports Medicine Director. MAHEC/Mission Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Director. Pediatric Grand Rounds. 16 July 2014. Objectives. J. Peter Zopfi, DO, FACOS. Trauma Medical Director. Cal North Chairman. USSF “A” License. USSF “Goalkeeping” License. Definitions. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). : General term that includes concussions, contusions, subdural hematomas, cerebral hemorrhages and penetrating injuries.. Aimil Parmelee, MOT, OTR/L. Marlaina Montgomery, MOT, OTR/L. Incidence . 1,300,000 individuals suffer a mild TBI each year in the U.S.. Total yearly cost is around $60 billion. 75% of all TBI are concussions. Provincial Presentations 2009. GAA INSURANCE WORK GROUP 2009. MAIN AREAS FOR DISCUSSION. GAA PLAYERS INJURY SCHEME. GAA PROPERTY INSURANCE. GAA LIABILITY SCHEME. ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS. OVERVIEW. PLAYERS INJURY SCHEME OUTCOME( €M). Aimil Parmelee, MOT, OTR/L. Marlaina Montgomery, MOT, OTR/L. Incidence . 1,300,000 individuals suffer a mild TBI each year in the U.S.. Total yearly cost is around $60 billion. 75% of all TBI are concussions. Andrea Aagesen, DO. Assistant Professor. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Michigan . NeuroSport. Eastern Michigan University Team Physician. Sports Medicine for the Primary Care Physician. Management . Program. Bill Borowski MBA;ATC;LAT;LPTA. 411 N Washington Suite 4000. Dallas TX 75246. billbor@baylorhealth.edu. . CONCUSSION. Concussion (. cerbrum. . commotum. ) “shaking of the brain”. Occupational Therapy’s Role in Post Concussion Management Aimil Parmelee, MOT, OTR/L Marlaina Montgomery, MOT, OTR/L Incidence 1,300,000 individuals suffer a mild TBI each year in the U.S. Total yearly cost is around $60 billion Occupational Therapy’s Role in Post Concussion Management Aimil Parmelee, MOT, OTR/L Marlaina Montgomery, MOT, OTR/L Incidence 1,300,000 individuals suffer a mild TBI each year in the U.S. Total yearly cost is around $60 billion Evaluation (MACE) Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center 07/2007 DVBIC.org 800-870-9244 This form may be copied for clinical use. Page 1 of 8 Patient Name: _________________________________________ Concussions are clearly identified more frequently as awareness has increased over the past several years. This has been well documented in reported concussion numbers as well as emergency room visits. Visit: https://comprehensivesportsmed.com/concussions/ Rural Drs Meeting –. Clifden. 2016. . Dr Frank Fogarty GP Dip MSK Med, . M.Med.Sc. . FFSEM. Concussion. What is it?. Why is it important?. How to recognise it?. What to do . pitchside. ?. What to do later?.