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Download Sports Related Concussion - Florida High School Athletic Association
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Robert R. Sefcik, ATC Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program FASMED FHSAA SMAC Objectives Introduce concussion Identify common questions Reference Florida Statute Review FHSAA policies regarding concussion Detail some challenges Overall emphasis on our OBLIGATION (DUTY) to safety Concussion What is it? A Brain Injury • • How does it happen How do we know Have you ever witnessed a concussion occur? Recognize the injury Certain Buzz Words Generate More Questions If I don’t witness a head injury, how would I suspect a concussion? • What is a sub-concussive blow? • Repetitive blows that do not produce clear concussive symptoms Will everyone who has a concussion get CTE? Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy • Approximately 26 common signs and symptoms of concussion No, further research of this condition is ongoing What can I do to help? • Be educated, educate and implement continuous improvement strategies within your programs. Can concussions be PREVENTED? Strategies for prevention: Education (Coaches, staff, parents, athletes and others) Strength training Rules review and enforcement Accountability Establishing school(district) based policies • Recognition and removal • Reporting • Referral • Recovery SECOND IMPACT SYNDROME Remove from play? It’s the law Florida statute requires youth athletes to follow policy established through the FHSAA SMAC This policy is created for the safety of the youth athlete and not as a punishment. How the FHSAA is setting the standard Concussion action plan • • • • Identifies AHCP Recognizes importance of certified athletic trainer Highlights removal from play procedures Reviews RTP steps Policy 40– A MINIMAL expectation AT- 18 forms • • Page 1 (Initial return to activity) Page 2 (Return to competition) Concussion education • NFHS video Minimizing exposure – LIMITED CONTACT PROCEDURES New reporting survey – How many concussions are occurring in Florida HS Sports? Challenges and/or shortcomings Recognizing the injury Educating all stakeholders • • • Parents Coaches Doctors Compliance with documentation Understanding return to activity and competition Conclusion Review FHSAA policy in detail with your school staff Emphasize unique school-based policy that exceed FHSAA requirements • What about Impact Testing?? Determine the role and relationship of volunteer team physician support Detail accountability Thank you [email protected]
