Concussion Management, Education, and Return-to-Play Policies in High Schools

Concussion Management, Education, and Return-to-Play Policies in High Schools

BACKGROUND Concussions represent 8.9% to 13.2% of all high school athletic injuries. How these injuries are managed is currently unknown. HYPOTHESIS There are differences in concussion management and awareness among boys football, boys ice hockey, and boys and girls soccer. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive epidemiologic study. METHODS High school athletic directors were contacted via e-mail and a...

Sports concussion: a return-to-play guide.

Return to play following sports-related concussion.

This article provides a review of current important issues in the management of athletes who have sustained a concussion during athletic competition. Recent research in the area of concussion management is reviewed with specific reference to the side line evaluation of concussion and the follow-up of the athlete during the recovery period. The use of neuropsychological testing in sports is also...

Return-to-play guidelines in concussion: revisiting the literature.

Return-to-play (RTP) guidelines in concussion management and treatment continue to challenge clinicians, despite recent updates to the protocols and the ongoing media attention. The current guidelines address individualized treatment planning but are difficult to apply to athletes who experience prolonged symptoms, are younger, or have sustained multiple concussions. Recent literature findings ...

Subacute symptoms of sports-related concussion: outpatient management and return to play.

Most concussion symptoms resolve within the first week after injury. Athletes with persistent symptoms may manifest subtle behavioral and cognitive changes. The astute clinician uses various information to determine when these symptoms have cleared before allowing the athlete to return to athletic competition.