Suffered Concussion? What Do You Do?
Suffered Concussion? What Do You Do?
On Field Signs of concussion:
- Headache or ‘pressure in head'
- Unsteady and sway walking
- Stunned Expression
- Slurred Speech
Day 0-Concussion Event – Remove from play
At the time of a concussion event, the player should be removed from the sport (be it training or game) and complete a Concussion Recognition Tool 6 (CRT6).
Sit on the sideline until the game ends.
- Don’t sleep for 3-4 hours
- Do not leave the person alone
- Avoid alcohol, driving or recreational drugs
If the player has any Red Flags(severe repeated vomiting, seizures, severe headache) they should immediately seek medical emergency treatment.
Day 1-Physical and Mental Rest
- Take 1 or 2 days off from school or work
- Engage in light activity like a walk outside
- Limit tasks that require prolonged focus, memory or concentration
- Avoid screens, mobile, TV, gaming, computers
As soon as practical in the first 1-2 days, bring the CRT6 to the
- GP ASSESSMENT
- PHYSIO CONCUSSION ASSESSMENT
At this appointment the first measurements of concussion can be measured and the evaluation includes
symptom severity
memory & concentration
balance
eye reflexes
neck joint and muscle treatment
Concussion assessment and treatment is the most successful with the collaboration of Physiotherapy and GP’s.
At Active Solutions Physiotherapy we perform Baseline Concussion Tests, Concussion Evaluation and Treatment.
All of our assessments include the use of NeuroFlex concussion goggles, for the most accurate, completely objective and best use of technology to assess the Vestibular Ocular Motor Reflexes (VOMS).
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