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Archives: Player Safety

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. One baseline test that comes recommended… Go To Full Post

Category: Player SafetyBy John VandervestApril 3, 2016

Archives: Player Safety

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: There be NO headings in… Go To Full Post

Category: Player SafetyBy John VandervestApril 3, 2016

Archives: Player Safety

You should know whether any of your players suffer from: Asthma Diabetes Seizures Allergies Previous concussions Get to know them!… Go To Full Post

Category: Player SafetyBy John VandervestApril 3, 2016

Archives: Player Safety

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. There are more concussions… Go To Full Post

Category: Player SafetyBy John VandervestApril 3, 2016

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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

Category: Player SafetyBy John VandervestApril 3, 2016

Archives: Player Safety

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. The coach should watch the player carefully for worsening symptoms or cascading symptoms (where additional… Go To Full Post

Category: Player SafetyBy John VandervestApril 3, 2016
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