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CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT
The awareness about the serious matter of sport-related concussion has dramatically increased due to several high-profile athletes who have sustained recurrent concussions recently. New scientific research and clinical-based literature in recent years have provided athletic training and medical professionals information to aid in the immediate and long-term health of athletes with concussions.
On April 29, 2010, the NCAA Executive Committee adopted the following policy for ALL institutions at all three divisions. The NCAA states:
“Institutions shall have a concussion management plan on file such that a student-athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be removed from practice or competition and evaluated by an athletics healthcare provider with experience in the evaluation and management of concussion. Student-athletes diagnosed with a concussion shall not return to activity for the remainder of that day. Medical clearance shall be determined by the team physician or their designee according to the concussion management plan.
In addition, student-athletes must sign a statement in which they accept the responsibility for reporting their injuries and illnesses to the institutional medical staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions. During the review and signing process student-athletes should be presented with educational material on concussions.”
Information for Student-Athletes:
NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet for Student-Athletes
Head Injury (Concussion) Fact & Care Information
Information for Coaches:
NFHS Coaches' Concussion Awareness
NFHS Concussion Certification for Coaches
NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet for Coaches
Additional Links:
National Athletic Trainers' Association Position on Concussions
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