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Concussion Resources

The ATSNJ has collected some very helpful documents and such over the past few years. 

Concussion Resources

Concussion Experts: Athletic Trainers and Concussions

An NATA video describing the important role athletic trainers play in concussion management of athletes.

Concussion Experts: Athletic Trainers and Concussion from National Athletic Trainers' Assn on Vimeo.

March 29 - Athletic Training Month Resource of the Day

With the Lacrosse regular season fast approaching, its always a good idea to review a few tips regarding helmets in lacrosse.

US Lacrosse has an article on the proper ways to remove a lacrosse helmet facemask, since they can differ from the typical football helmet that many emergency personnel are more familiar with.

Lacrosse Helmet Facemask/Chinguard Removal Hints

US LAcrosse also provides these recommendations for helmet fitting.

March 20 - Athletic Training Month Resource of the Day

Reminder: March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
 
Coaches, athletes  and parents can play an active role in keeping their children injury-free. http://newbrunswick.patch.com/articles/march-is-brain-injury-awareness-month-1866dac3
 
Use the various resources available on the ATSNJ website to best educate, prevent and manage concussions.
Resource Handouts:
http://atsnj.org/documents/pdf/ATSNJ_HeadInjuryInfo.pdf
http://atsnj.org/documents/pdf/ATSNJ_Concussion_Sheet.pdf
 
and article, handouts, videos and more:  http://atsnj.org/tags/concussion
 
 
 
 

New Zurich Guidelines on Concussions Released

The 4th International Conference on Concussion in Sport was held in Zurich, Switzerland in November 2012.  This conference put forth a consensus statement on concussion in sport, this paper is a revision and update of the recommendations developed following the 1st (Vienna 2001), 2nd (Prague 2004), and 3rd (Zurich 2008) International Consensus Conferences on Concussion in Sport. 

The new 2012 Zurich Consensus statement is designed to build on the principles outlined in the previous documents and to develop further conceptual understanding of this problem using a formal consensus-based approach. A detailed description of the consensus process is outlined at the end of this document under the Background section. This document is developed primarily for use by physicians and healthcare professionals who are involved in the care of injured athletes, whether at the recreational, elite or professional level.

4th International Conference on Concussion in Sport Consensus Statement

With these new guidelines in place, a new Sports Concussion Assessment Tool has been issued.

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March 8 Athletic Training Month Resource of the Day

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1.7 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, each year.

During March, in recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, the ATSNJ is continuing to take steps to increase awareness about brain injuries, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, while reducing the stigma for persons who seek care.

To read and/or print out our head injury information sheet visit: http://www.atsnj.org/documents/pdf/ATSNJ_HeadInjuryInfo.pdf

For additional concussion resources visit: http://atsnj.org/tags/concussion

 

 

March 4 - Athletic Training Month Resource of the Day

ATSNJ Concussion Policy Checklist

New Jersey's concussion law signed by Governor Chris Christie on Dec. 7, 2010, recognizes the dangers associated with head injuries and concussions. One of the provisions of the law is that each school district shall develop a written policy concerning the prevention and treatment of sports related concussion and head injuries among student-athletes. 

The ATSNJ has developed a concussion policy checklist so you can check your school's policy for compliance, to read the entire checklist visit:  http://atsnj.org/concussioncheck

March 3 -Athletic Training Month Resource of the Day

Participation in youth sports is at an all-time high. With participation comes sports injuries: 

  • 1 in 5 Emergency Room Visits are result of sports, recreation, or exercise – 3.65 million/yr (CDC)
  • Injuries to children 15 & under, playing the 29 most popular sports in the United States cost the United States public $49 billion/yr (The Consumer Products Safety Council)
  • An athlete’s injury has an effect on his/her parents, coaches, the team, his schooling,  health care professional, teammates

March is National Athletic Training Month.  The ATSNJ recognizes the important role parents, and coaches  play in preventing injuries and because of this the ATSNJ has developed a presentation to assist ensuring sports safety.

To see this presentation visit: http://www.atsnj.org/documents/pdf/2010_ATSNJSportsSafetyforCoachesandParents.pdf

 

March 1 - Athletic Training Month Resource of the Day

March is National Athletic Training Month.  The 2013 theme is "Every Body Need an Athletic Trainer".

  • An estimated 1.4 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits, and 30,000 hospitalizations occur annually among U.S. high school student athletes participating in practices or competitions in 2006, according to the Center for Disease Control.
  • 62% of sports related injuries occur during practices, according to Safe Kids USA
  • 75 % of all school-related spinal cord injuries occur during sports activities according to a 2007 study by the American Academy of Neurology.
  • 15% of high school sports injuries were classified as severe by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons according to a 2008 study
  • More than 5% of high school athletes are concussed each year from collision and contact sports according Journal of Athletic Training
  • 41% of concussed high school athletes returned to competition too soon according to the American Academy of Neurology

Athletic trainers are highly skilled licensed health care professionals who work under the direction of physicians and are uniquely qualified to specialize in providing health care to the physically active population.  

Proper Helmet Fitting

As the 2010 BCS National Champs prepared for Spring Ball in 2012, Schutt Sports caught up with them to find out how they address the all important issue of helmet fitting. It's the most important thing a player can take care of in order to ensure he gets the best performance from his helmet.

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