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Concussion Prevention - ATSU Concussion Program
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How can concussions be prevented? Where do I find recommendations? There have been three International Conferences on Concussion in Sports. A panel of experts meets and discusses the current recommendations and changes that should be made. The last meeting was held in November of 2008 in Zurich where they revised the previous paper and released their most current recommendations. Along with the paper the panel revised the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT) and came up with the SCAT2. Both Concussion...
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Current Concussion Research Studies - ATSU Concussion Program
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We are currently recruiting subjects for the following studies:. 1 Normative data using the Pediatric ImPACT computerized neurocognitive program:. Boys and Girls between 5-12 years of age. 45 minute testing protocol on a computer. Testing on the ATSU campus (Mesa) or at a location convenient for you. 2 Concussion Education Study Comparison. Youth sports teams between 8-14 years of age (athletes, parents, coaches). Football, Soccer, and Ice Hockey. 125 honorarium per team for participating.
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Concussion Resources and Links - ATSU Concussion Program
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Additional concussion resources can be found at the following websites or by contacting the ATSU Concussion Program. National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Position Statement on Sport-Related Concussion. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Concussion in Sports. Heads Up Tool Kit for Youth Sports. Heads Up Tool Kit for High School Sports. The Brain Injury Association of America. Brain Injury Association of Arizona. The Brain Injury Association of Florida. Dirks RP, Valovich McLeod TC.
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AT Resources : Missouri Athletic Trainers' Association
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About Us ·. Annual Meeting ·. Honors & Awards ·. AT Licensure ·. AT Resources ·. Public Resources ·. National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). The NATA is the national professional association for athletic trainers. Membership in MoATA is included with membership in the NATA. Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA). The MAATA is composed of seven states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri. The MAATA is also known as District 5 of the NATA. The NATA...
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Concussion Treatment and Referral - ATSU Concussion Program
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Concussion Treatment and Referral. How are concussions detected? Concussions are primarily detected through the observation of appropriate signs and symptoms. What do I do if my child has a concussion? If you suspect a concussion, it is recommended that your child be immediately removed from competition or practice. No child should be allowed to return to activity while still experiencing symptoms. If your child has any “Red Flag”. Neuroimaging – Diagnostic Imaging Techniques. Be positive on most neuroim...
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Return To Play Guidelines - ATSU Concussion Program
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Concussion Return to Play Guidelines. Physical and Cognitive Considerations. Never return to activity while symptomatic. It is very important to NEVER. Gradual Return to Physical. McCrory et al., 2009. Complete physical and cognitive rest. 2 Light aerobic exercise. Walking, swimming or stationary cycling keeping intensity 70% maximum predicted heart rate. No resistance training. Skating drills in ice hockey, running drills in soccer. No head impact activities. 4 Non-contact training drills. This cognitiv...
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ATSU Sport Related Concussion Program
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ATSU is proud to partner with Barrow Neurological Institute on the Barrow Concussion Network. This network provides the Barrow Brainbook educational program to all Arizona high school athletes, free ImPACT and balance testing services to participating secondary schools, consultation services with concussion experts, and a brain injury registry. Athletic trainers and schools interested in the Barrow Concussion Network can learn more here. Baseline Testing Appointment Info. ATSU Clinical Outcomes Research.
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ATSU Sport Related Concussion Program
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ATSU Sport Related Concussion Research. Quick Facts About Concussion. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1.6-3.8 million sport-related concussions occur annually. These injuries account for approximately 9% of all high school athletic injuries. Nationwide estimates suggest that sport-related traumatic brain injury hospital charges are $6 million annually. Concussion is diagnosed through a clinical examination based on mechanisms of injury and the patient's symptoms. The program...
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