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    Soccer & Head Injuries discusses concussions in soccer players. A concussion is caused by a direct blow to the head that transmits an impulsive force to the brain, resulting in short-term impairment of brain function. While CT or MRI scans appear normal, concussions can still cause neurological effects. Concussions must be properly recognized and managed, as returning to play too soon can be dangerous. The document outlines prevention strategies like goal post changes and encourages headgear to reduce concussion risk, especially for players with a history of concussions. Coaches should be trained to use assessment tools to evaluate suspected concussions and enforce return to play protocols.

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    Soccer & Head Injuries discusses concussions in soccer players. A concussion is caused by a direct blow to the head that transmits an impulsive force to the brain, resulting in short-term impairment of brain function. While CT or MRI scans appear normal, concussions can still cause neurological effects. Concussions must be properly recognized and managed, as returning to play too soon can be dangerous. The document outlines prevention strategies like goal post changes and encourages headgear to reduce concussion risk, especially for players with a history of concussions. Coaches should be trained to use assessment tools to evaluate suspected concussions and enforce return to play protocols.

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    Soccer & Head Injuries: Jacob Reider, MD Sampson Reider

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    Soccer & Head Injuries discusses concussions in soccer players. A concussion is caused by a direct blow to the head that transmits an impulsive force to the brain, resulting in short-term impairment of brain function. While CT or MRI scans appear normal, concussions can still cause neurological effects. Concussions must be properly recognized and managed, as returning to play too soon can be dangerous. The document outlines prevention strategies like goal post changes and encourages headgear to reduce concussion risk, especially for players with a history of concussions. Coaches should be trained to use assessment tools to evaluate suspected concussions and enforce return to play protocols.

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    Soccer & Head Injuries

    Jacob Reider, MD
    Sampson Reider
    What is a Concussion?
    … caused either by a direct blow to the head, face, neck or elsewhere on the body with

    an ‘‘impulsive’’ force transmitted to the head.

    … results in the rapid onset of short-lived impairment of neurologic function that resolves
    by itself.

    … may result in nervous system changes but the symptoms reflect a functional

    disturbance rather than a structural injury.

    … results in a set of symptoms that may or may not involve loss of consciousness.

    … no abnormality on CT scan or MRI is seen in concussion.

    … should be prevented whenever possible.

    … MUST be recognized quickly and managed properly

    … can be deadly if NOT managed properly


    A concussion is ..

    Caused by an impulsive force to the head ..


    A concussion is ..

    Altered Brain Function.


    There may or may not be loss of
    consciousness
    A concussion will ..

    Get Better By Itself


    A concussion looks..
    A concussion looks..

    NORMAL
    What causes Concussions in
    Soccer Players?
    Soccer Concussions
    A concussion looks..

    NORMAL
    Can we prevent Head Injuries?
    • Goal Post changes have saved lives.
    • Ski Helmets have saved lives
    • Bike Helmets save lives
    No Headgear = 2.6 x risk of concussion

    Delaney JS, Al-Kashmiri A, Drummond R, et al. The effect of protective head- gear on head injuries and concussions in adolescent football (soccer) players. Br J Sports Med
    2008;42(2):110–5
    Headgear = 33% less impact force

    Withnall C, Shewchenko N, Gittens R, et al. Biomechanical investigation of head


    impacts in football. Br J Sports Med 2005;39(Suppl 1):i49–57.
    What If I Suspect Concussion?
    SPORT CONCUSSION ASSESSMENT TOOL – 2
    SCAT2
    What Next?
    • Proceed to the next
    level if asymptomatic
    at the current level.
    • Each step should
    take 24 hours
    • One week to
    proceed through full
    protocol
    • If ANY symptoms
    occur, drop back to
    the previous
    • level and try to
    progress again after
    a 24-hour period of
    So What?
    • Concussion = ~ 5% of all soccer injuries in
    players over 12
    • By college, 70% of soccer players report
    having had at least one concussion.
    • Once a player has a concussion, they are
    at much greater risk for a second
    concussion and prolonged symptoms.
    • Return to play too early can cause death.
    This happens every year in the US – most
    often in football players.
    Recommendation
    • Headgear encouraged for all players over 12

    • Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT2)


    in pockets of all coaches.

    • Return-to-play (RTP) protocols should be


    strictly enforced (not just a doctor’s note).

    • Headgear be required for all players who have


    had a previous concussion
    ?

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