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. Information, Statistics, Issues and Next Steps. International Concussion Summit – Presenters. Dr. Scott Delaney . Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine, McGill University, and Montreal . Alouettes. Injuries to muscles, bones and joints often occur as a result of accidents, such as falls, vehicle crashes or forced impact with equipment or machinery.. There are 4 types of muscle, bone and joint injuries:. For coaches and parents. Angelique Brown . Cheerleading as a sport. Cheerleading is no longer just a pastime with girls in their skirts and . pom. . poms. . Cheerleading is a ever changing activity that has become a highly competitive sport. With that being said injuries in the sport of cheerleading are on the rise!. .. 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. 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.” A Brief Guide for . Anaesthetists. Dr Barbie Alden. Paediatric Registrar. Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Summary. Definitions. Epidemiology. Presentation. Initial Management. Safeguarding process. 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. Robert Jones, M.D. . Medical Director. UNC Charlotte Student Health Center. Objectives. Identify common signs and symptoms of concussion. Become familiar with . the. . potential impact . of concussion on . outline. Definition. Incidence. Risk Factors. Types of Birth Injuries. Approach to a neonate with birth trauma. Investigations . Definition . Birth injuries are injuries that occur during the birth process. 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 Head injuries. A short course to learn how to help someone who has a head injury.. Learning outcomes. I can identify a minor and a severe head injury. I can give first aid to a casualty who has a head injury.