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Concussions in Youth Sports

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 Symptoms may not occur instantly

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Concussions in Youth Sports

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  1. Concussions in Youth Sports The Parents James Cocivera

  2. What is a Concussion? ?? • Brain injury • Moves, hits inner skull wall • Brain function affected briefly

  3. Are Concussions Serious? • Every concussion is serious • Could be life threating if untreated • Symptoms may not occur instantly • You don’t need to lose consciousness to have one

  4. What are the effects of a concussion? • Depends on the force of the blow • Common symptoms are • Headache • Amnesia • Confusion • Symptoms can occur hours later

  5. How do I know I need to see a doctor? • Must go to emergency room if following symptoms occur • Vomiting • Headaches worsen • Dizziness occurring often • Slurred speech • Stumbling or clumsiness • And many more Go to the emergency room if your child shows any of these symptoms

  6. Can having a concussion effect my child's entire life? • Yes we are dealing with the brain. • Three complications can occur according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) • Epilepsy • Sustain multiple head injuries effect cognitive function and mobility • Second Impact Syndrome

  7. Second Impact Syndrome • Athlete returns too soon • Second blow to the head occurs • Head not healed from first concussion • Causes irreversible damage or DEATH

  8. Video of Second Impact Syndrome • https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Ai5AXF7XKw8

  9. Statistics • 50% of second impact syndrome results in death • 15.8% of high school football players who loss consciousness due to a concussion returned to the same game • Concussion rates more than doubled among students age 8-19 participating in sports like basketball, soccer and football between 1997-2007, even as participation in those sports declined.

  10. Statistics • A 2011 study of U.S. high schools with at least one athletic trainer on staff found that concussions accounted for nearly 15% of all sports related injuries reported to athletic trainers. • Injuries associated with participation in sports and recreational activities account for 21% of all traumatic brain injuries among children in the United States

  11. Areas to look at as a coach

  12. Areas to look at as the player

  13. Best ways to prevent a concussion • Educate the players and their parents about concussions • Promote safety as the number on priority • Can not return to contact sport without a doctors permission to do so • Reiterate not ok to go back in the game when they sustain this injury

  14. What do you do if you think your player sustained a concussion • Remove the player immediately from the game • Have the player evaluated by an appropriate healthcare professional • Inform the parents about the player and type of injury • Player can return after a healthcare professional specialized in concussions approves so Players safety comes first!!

  15. Proper equipment for the athletes • As coaches make sure all head gear are fitted correctly • Make sure the equipment is appropriate for that position • Up-to-date equipment Proper way to fit a helmet Improper helmet is too big

  16. Technique, Technique, Technique • It is imperative that you teach proper form in any contact sports • The right way to tackle • Hip check • Slide and more • https://www.youtube.com/tv?vq=medium#/watch?v=JRvBqwHJo8Q&mode=transport

  17. First hand interview about concussions • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIqZDbk3M40 • If you think you have a concussion tell your coach do not hide it and try to fight it • Your life is in your hands

  18. Important place for information • The CDC has a great program called “Heads Up Concussions in Youth Sports” • They have an abundant amount of information • Have fact sheets that you can hand out to parents • As a Pop Warner coach I am certified that I passed their concussion test program.

  19. Remember… • Every concussion should be treated seriously • Life threatening • Educate the children and adults • Proper technique and equipment

  20. References • http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/pdf/coaches_Engl.pdf • http://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/concussion/DS00320/DSECTION=tests-and-diagnosis • http://preventingconcussions.org/index.php/prevention_tips • http://www.sportsmd.com/articles/id/38.aspx • http://www.swata.org/statistics/

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