PPT-Concussions in Youth Sports

Erin Caffrey PAC ATC Surf Pediatrics and Medicine Traumatic induced alteration of mental status that may or may not include the loss of consciousness American Medial Society Avoid referring to concussions as getting your bell rung. Concussions. Injuries. Safety. Concussions, Injuries, Sa. fety. Slide . 2. Player safety is referee’s . ultimate. responsibility. Applies to both youth and adult players. Concussions, Injuries, Safety. Information, Statistics, Issues and Next Steps. International Concussion Summit – Presenters. Dr. Scott Delaney . Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine, McGill University, and Montreal . Alouettes. Specialization & Sport Injuries. Maxamillion. Finney. Madison Ray. KH 2130. Greene. Age Appropriate . Sports For Children. Ages 5-6 Children develop the capacity to compare themselves to others in order to understand their own competence. . Should Richie play football?. Christina Smith Paul MD, FAQSM. Primary Care & Sports Medicine. Student Health Service. University of Pennsylvania. Concussions are not a new phenomenon, but they certainly have been getting a lot of attention in the news in the past few years.   High profile professional athletes and former athletes have started to come forward and speak about their experiences with this injury and its (sometimes) prolonged and profound effect on their respective futures. The heightened awareness about this important injury has led to a boom in marketing efforts: both from an injury prevention standpoint and a diagnosis standpoint, with inconsistent evidence that these efforts are successful.  Education about the injury remains the most important tool in preventing bad outcomes. Come learn a bit more about concussion, help clarify some myths, and hear how we take care of our concussed students here at Penn. 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.. What You Need to Know. . Tad Seifert, MD. Director, Sports Concussion Program, Norton Healthcare. Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Kentucky. Member, Kentucky State Boxing Commission. The Parents. James Cocivera. What is a Concussion?. Brain injury. Moves, hits inner skull wall. Brain function affected briefly. ??. Are Concussions Serious?. Every concussion is serious. Could be life threating if untreated. By: Michael Raletz. What is a Concussion?. An . injury to the brain resulting from an impact to the . head. Can be caused by a direct blow to the head or a jarring force. Brain . Injury. Epidemic in Sports. David M. Schwartz, Ph.D., ABPdN. Clinical Neuropsychologist. The Concussion Institute at Gwinnett Medical Center - Duluth. Copyright © 2017 by David M. Schwartz, Ph.D., ABPdN. All rights reserved. Copyright © . . . Katie Leible, MED, ATC, LAT. SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. SportsCare Outreach Manager. What . is a concussion. ?. A concussion is a type of brain injury that . changes the . . . “Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that disrupts the way the cells in the brain normally work.” . Recognizing a Concussion. Concussions do not always involve LOC. 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 Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow or jolt to the head. Concussions can be mild or severe and interfere with the way the brain normally works, Sometimes symptoms This is the January 2023 menu for Longhorn Icehouse, a sports bar in Dallas located at 1901 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220 (Phone: 972-707-0884). Longhorn has dozens of large screen TVs for watching sports, fight nights (UFC or boxing), is the official watch party venue for several teams with large fan bases, has pool tables and basketball hoop games and a wide range of beers and drinks available. Happy hour every day, late night kitchen open until midnight (convenient for those arriving late at DFW Airport or Love Field Airport), private room with overhead projector (seating up to 75 people), and a stage with large screen for live music or even awards presentations. Visit: https://www.longhornicehouse.com/dallas-sports-bar-dining/