Equipment should fit properly to help with injury prevention in general but there is no proof it prevents concussion. #BrainInjury
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Stanley A Herring
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Stanley A Herring
@stanherringmd
Concussion https://t.co/bKdfokcajq Physician Seahawks, Mariners. Professor U of WA. Co-Founder & Senior Medical Advisor @TheSportsInstUW
Seattle Washignton Katılım Ocak 2011
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No one has a tough brain. Can’t help your team if you are hurt and you put yourself at risk Coach needs to set the tone #BrainInjury
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Good idea to check on your players after practice/play Concussions can take a while to appear or for a player to report. #BrainInjury
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Remember these athletes are STUDENT athletes-make sure they are clear for school before focusing on sports #BrainInjury
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SCAT 3 has some validated parts-use as a tool to follow progress. Child SCAT for 12 and under #BrainInjury
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T1 On-field concussion plan should include 3 parts: 1) on-field exam, 2) sideline evaluation, and 3) removal from play #BrainInjury
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Most youth sports concussions do not lead to lingering problems. 80%+ recover in 10-14 days with proper care #BrainInjury
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Loss of Consciousness is uncommon. Occurs <10% of sports concussions-and if it happens, it is usually brief #BrainInjury
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T1 Be Heads Up: Athlete may feel different at 5 mins than at 30mins post-concussion #BrainInjury
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T1 Confusion, being dazed, headache, balance problems all common, but each concussion is unique-any concern means no go. #BrainInjury
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T1 Know your athlete and look for any change in their thinking, behavior or physical function after a blow to the head or body #BrainInjury
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#Concussion conf. starts tomorrow in Zurich. Doctors arriving from across the world. Looking forward to discussions & working together.
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.@JeneBramel ... However, other data pretty solid. Think increased risk is real-probably some individual variability.
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sorry @JeneBramel didn't see your comments until now. Agree some of data skewed by premature return to play. ...
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No piece of equipment proven to prevent concussion; helmets included. Recommend proper fit & maintenance vs. particular brand. #AskDrSAH
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