PPT-Concussions in Youth Sports

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. What’s the big deal?. Carla Bystricky, MD. Pediatrician at Parkview Whitley . Some facts about concussions:. Football has the highest number of concussions per year BUT girls have a higher concussion rate in similar sports (example girl soccer players get more concussions than boy soccer players). 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. 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. Tyler Kohmetscher . Definition. A concussion is a type of . traumatic . brain injury that . is . caused by a blow to the . head . 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. 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. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFkWTGKNLT8. Concussion. Velocity. Accelerate. Neurologist. Force. Vocabulary (Knowledge Rating Chart). A brain injury that changes the way the brain functions, usually temporary. WORA – In recent years, the reporting of concussions has been on the rise. As a result, parents and players have become more aware of the potential for this injury in our sport. As an Association & 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. LOVES. Chiropractors!!!. In spite of their . Manipulative. Personalities!. (Because they make adjustments for that!!!). CONCUSSION FACTS. The CONCUSSION INJURY LAWYERS at the Schmidt Salita Law Team want you to know the following facts about concussion injuries that result from motor vehicle collisions:. 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 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/ 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.