PPT-Highlights in UF Concussion Research

Michael S Jaffee MD Medical Director Russell M Bauer PhD ABPP Neuropsychologist Breton Asken MS ATC Neurology Research Day January 22 2017 University of Florida The Team BRAIN CLINIC. 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 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. 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. Mieke, Christine, Barbara, Edith, Rianne, Connie, Eva, Bettina. content. General information. Key messages. Zuyd presentations. Inspirations & highlights. General information. Key messages. Society challenges and identity. 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: _________________________________________ A concussion is a brain injury that can146t be seen on x-rays CT or MRI scans It affects the way an athlete thinks and can cause a variety of symptomsAny blow to the head face or neck or somewhere els 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/ University of Guelph . Department of Athletics. “A . concussion. is a form of head injury caused by a direct or indirect hit to the head or body that results in the brain shifting within the skull”.. North Oldham High School. What is a Concussion?. A concussion is the most common form of head injury.. It is a very serious head injury that is commonly mistaken for “getting your bell rung.” It is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions.. 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?. 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.