Livermnore Phantom Concussion Management 2015 - League Athletics

Livermore Phantom Concussion Management Why a concussion program The basic steps involved with a program Some details on how to set up for your club References

Concussions per 100k Athletic Exposures 80 70 60

50 40 30 20 10

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We are here at #3

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Concussion Management Plan

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Pre-Season Baseline Testing & Education

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Suspected Concussion

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Post-Injury Testing & Treatment Plan

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Non-Contact Activity

6

Return to Play

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Concussion Management Plan

Decide on your policy

Write it down

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Pre-Season Baseline Testing & Education ~$20/player/year Test Facility

~$20/player/year Tablet

Process for Baseline

Purchase Arrange testing facility Schedule Test Train coaches

Purchase Install software Train tester Schedule Test Train coaches

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Suspected Concussion Yes • Remove player from field • Invoke predetermined process • Wait for doctor clearance Maybe • Field-side test • Error on side of caution No • Include parents in the discussion

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Post-Injury Testing & Treatment Plan

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Non-Contact Activity

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Return to Play

Things to consider for your club • • • • •

Sponsorship for helping cover cost How to communicate to parents Mandatory or optional testing Where to do testing Training coaches and holding to policy

Resources for Further Information uslscrosse.org impacttest.com kingdevicktest.com wfis.wellsfargo.com/concussioncare www.cdc.gov/headsup