Sports-related concussion (SRC) is a traumatic brain injury induced by a biomechanical force. Concussions often result in rapid onset of short-term impairment of neurological function, though symptoms may evolve over minutes to hours. It is rarely associated with structural changes, and providers ...
with this stepwise progression, the athlete should continue to proceed to the next level if asymptomatic at the current level. if any postconcussion symptoms occur, the patient should drop back to the previous asymptomatic level and try to progress again after 24 hours. athletes who minimize and...
collection in athletes with concussion at 5 periods: 0 to 21 hours postinjury, 24 to 48 hours postinjury, time of symptom resolution (ie, athletes were asked to return for testing when they had been cleared to begin the RTS progression),13 7 days after unrestricted RTS, and 6 months ...
Acute or chronic compressive radiculopathies and/or myelopathies are associated with a wide range of transitory or permanent neurological disturbances [1,2]. Less commonly, as a result of these traumatic events, the development and progression of pain, loss of power and muscle wasting can be o...
s first fully integrated mobile concussion App tracking all aspects of concussion recovery including symptoms, memory function tasks, balance testing & motor co-ordination tasks, Axon computerised test results, concussion modifiers, exercise progression and ending with a doctor’s final medical clearance....
if symptoms re-occur with exercise, the progression should be stopped and the athlete returned to the previous phase where symptoms did not occur. Athletes may begin the RTP progression only after they are symptom free, and have achieved afull return to school, with academic accommodations(Halstea...
Wallace, Jessica, Tracey Covassin, and Meghan Lafevor (2016) Use of the stepwise progression return-to-play protocol following concussion among practicing athletic trainers. Journal of Sport and Health Science.Wallace, J., Covassin, T., & Lafevor, M....
ObjectiveTo systematically review the literature regarding healthcare provider compliance with and the effectiveness of the graded return-to-activity progression.DesignSystematic Review.Search strategyAn electronic search was conducted in 6 databases. Search terms included: brain concussion AND-rest; concuss*...
Wallace, Jessica, Tracey Covassin, and Meghan Lafevor (2016) Use of the stepwise progression return-to-play protocol following concussion among practicing athletic trainers. Journal of Sport and Health Science.Wallace, J., Covassin, T., & Lafevor, M. (2016). Use of the stepwise ...
However, as things currently stand, only return to play (RTP) protocols have been mandated across the nations. Due to the lack of RTL protocols, there are no clear guidelines on what a student who is recovering from a concussion is allowed to do during physical education, despite physical ...