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 parachutecanadaorg Parachute is bringing attention to preventable injury and helping Canadians reduce their risk of injury and enjoy long lives lived to the fullest WHAT IS A CONCUSSION A concussion is a brain injury that cannot be seen on routine xr WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF CONCUSSION?A CHILD DOES NOT NEED TO BE KNOCKED OUT (LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS) TO HAVE HAD A CONCUSSION. OTHER PROBLEMS Our aim is an injury-free Canad Jeffrey L. . Tanji. , . MD. Associate Medical Director, Sports Medicine, UC Davis Health System. Melita. Moore, MD. Head Team Physician, UC Davis . Intercollegiate Athletics. Mindgame. Disclosures. I have no relevant financial relationships to any products discussed in this talk. www.parachutecanada.org Parachute is bringing attention to preventable injury and helping Canadians reduce their risk of injury and enjoy long lives lived to the fullest.WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?WHAT ARE Sydney . Crosby . was out for almost a year with concussion-like symptoms. Each season, 10%–12% of minor league hockey players 9–17 years old who are injured report a head injury, most commonly a concussion. Why is diagnosis and management of sport-related concussions challenging? A) physical and cognitive examinations are often normal B) concussions are subtle and difficult to detect with existing concussion assessment tools 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/ A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. It happens when a blow (hit) to the head or body disrupts normal brain function. Some people lose consciousness (get ‘knocked out’) after a co Case Study A twelve year old boy presents with brief loss of consciousness and vomiting after colliding with another football player during a game.Per his mother, he struck helmet to helmet with the o management standards . ↑. Need to implement c. omprehensive concussion . management . program at MJC, . better concussion care for SAs. IMPACT:. . . -Prior to 2016: no documentation, 2016: . 1. 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?. WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?. A concussion is a brain injury that cannot be seen on routine X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs. It affects the way you may think and remember things, and can cause a variety of symptoms. . Sports Medicine Regional Coordinator for Western MD & WV . Introduction. About Pivot Sports Medicine. Who we are…. Benefits & Services. Education. Prevention. Injury Reduction Programs. Performance Improvement.