PPT-Concussions and Head Injuries

Kevin Avilla DPT ATC CSCS My Background Clinical Doctorate Physical Therapy Northeastern University MS in Exercise Science UMASSAmherst BS in Athletic Training Northeastern University. 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. Tyler Kohmetscher . Definition. A concussion is a type of . traumatic . brain injury that . is . caused by a blow to the . head . Kevin Avilla . DPT, ATC, CSCS. My Background. Clinical Doctorate Physical Therapy – Northeastern University. MS in Exercise Science UMASS-Amherst. BS in Athletic Training - Northeastern University. .. Tackling Concussion Litigation. Jon Cross, Esquire. Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin. 2000 Market Street, Suite 2300. . Philadelphia, PA 19103. P: 215.575.2750 . . E: . jecross@mdwcg.com. Erin . Caffrey. , PA-C, 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. 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. Concussions and the Physics of Helmets Eric Neal PHYS 420 What is a Concussion? “A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells.” . . “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. May 2015. Wearing helmets . Nearly 88% of serious head injuries could be prevented by wearing helmets.. . . Did you know that…. The skull is approximately one centimetre thick. . A collision at a speed of 7 to 10 km/hr. can cause a skull fracture.. & CTE. A discussion on relating these 3 terms and recent advancements in diagnosing and/or treating them…. Definitions. Concussion – “a . clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient alteration in brain function, including alteration of mental status and level of consciousness, resulting from mechanical force or trauma. Head injuries. A short course to learn how to help someone who has a head injury.. Learning outcomes. I can identify a minor or major head injury. I can give first aid to a casualty who has a head injury. 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 Ivo. . Wesseling. , MAT, ATC, LAT. Athletic Trainer since 2003. Agenda . Commonly seen injuries. Acute management of injuries. Identifying when advanced care is needed. Knee injury prevention. Concussion Management. Vinay Sharma, BA* , Juan Rango, BS. †. , Alex Connaughton, BS. †. , Vani Sabesan, MD*. *Western Michigan University School of Medicine. †. Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.