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Additional Resources on Concussion
Articles
- A Bump On The Head: Concussion Testing Revisited
This article discusses the new guidelines that were released in February 2011 regarding diagnosing concussions in NFL players. The guidelines will put all 32 teams in compliance with procedures designed to protect the athletes from post-career mental health problems.
- Consensus Statement on Concussion
This paper is a revision and update of the recommendations developed following the 1st (Vienna) and 2nd (Prague) International Symposia on Concussion in Sport.1,2 The Zurich Consensus statement is designed to build on the principles outlined in the original Vienna and Prague 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 (see Section 11). This document is developed for use by physicians, therapists, certified athletic trainers, health professionals, coaches and other people involved in the care of injured athletes, whether at the recreational, elite or professional level.
- Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports
The tool kit contains practical and essential information, including easy-to-read fact sheets for coaches, parents and athletes.
Podcasts
- CDC Kidtastics: Bump on the Head
In this podcast for kids, the Kidtastics talk about concussions, including how serious they are, symptoms, what to do if you think you have one, and tips for preventing them. (2:49 minutes)
- Heads Up! Play It Safe When It Comes to Concussions!
As many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions are estimated to occur in the United States each year. This podcast is a radio interview with CDC's Dr. Julie Gilchrist on the newly available “Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports" tool kit, which was developed to provide information to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion. (6:49 minutes)
- Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Hear about the latest consensus statement on Concussion in Sport. Learn about the role of high-school athletics and its effects on bone mineral density in later life. Get the latest about the unique New Zealand RugbySmart injury prevention program. Discover the latest research findings on burnout in sport. (30 minutes)
- Know the Facts: Understand Concussion
This podcast discusses concussions and provides information to help people better understand concussion. (1:11 minutes)
- Talking to Your Patients: A Clinician’s Guide to Treating Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
This podcast describes how to talk to your patients and provide health information about mild traumatic brain injury (mild TBI) that may help ease their concerns and can give them tools to help speed their recovery. (2:36 minutes)
Projects
- Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP)
This is an information system that collects data on injuries, primarily in children, treated at 14 different hospitals in Canada. There is data available on the following sports: bicycles, bicycle handlebar, cheerleading, dive towers, equestrian activities, ice and snow sports and activities (2000-2002, ages 5 years and older), in-line skating, rugby, snow sports, sports and recreation (1997-1999) and team sports.
Related Resources
- SCAT2: Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 2 (Full Version)
This tool represents a standardized method of evaluating injured athletes for concussion and can be used in athletes aged from 10 years and older. It supersedes the original SCAT published in 2005. This tool also enables the calculation of the Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC) score and the Maddocks questions for sideline concussion assessment.
- SCAT2: Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 2 (Pocket Version)
This concise version of the SCAT2 tool represents a standardized method of evaluating injured athletes for concussion and can be used in athletes aged from 10 years and older. It supersedes the original SCAT published in 2005. This tool also enables the calculation of the Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC) score and the Maddocks questions for sideline concussion assessment.
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