Baseline testing should be given by a health professional. You may find a health professional certified in this testing at a children’s hospital or a doctor’s or trainer’s office. The post-injury test, evaluation and return-to-play approval should also be given by a health professional.
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Concussion discussions have evolved over the years. What started out over a decade ago as “There might be a problem,” has changed to both the Recognize to Recover (R2R) initiative along with practice and play recommendations put forth by U.S. Soccer.
It is recommended that:
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You should know whether any of your players suffer from:
Asthma
Diabetes
Seizures
Allergies
Previous concussions
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Did you know?
Loss of consciousness is not a necessary symptom of a concussion.
The many different lobes of the brain bring on the many different symptoms of a concussion.
Once concussed, another concussion is more likely, especially if brought on within the first 10 days.
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There are six steps to recovery from a concussion:
Rest, quiet
Light aerobic activity
Sports-specific activity
Non-contact training drills
Full contact practice
Full contact games
Allowing 24 symptom-free hours before progressing to the next recovery step means that a player should be sidelined for at least a week. And please… Go To Full Post
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Coaches will need a doctor’s opinion to diagnose a brain bleed. The conservative approach for a coach to give NO ASPIRIN and NO IBUPROFEN, both of which would exacerbate a bleed if there is one.
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