Concussion

Question 1

What is a concussion, generally?

Answer 1

A traumatic brain injury induced by biomechanical forces

Question 2

What are some common features usedin clinically defining the nature of a concussion?

Answer 2

• May be caused by a blow to the head or anywhere that causes an impulsive force to travel to the head
• Results in rapid onset short term neurological impairment.
• Potentially neuropathological changes
• Potentially loss of consciousness

Question 3

What is the name of the assessment tool used to screen for concussion?

Answer 3

SCAT; Sport Concussion Assessment Tool

Question 4

What are the 4 common progressions through the ‘Graduated Return to Play’ (GRTP)

Answer 4

25% make rapid linear progress
35% have delay for symptoms to settle, then rapid progress
15% have relapse in stages 2-4
25% fail to match CogSport Baseline

Question 5

What are the 4 stages of Graduated Return to Play? (GRTP)

Answer 5

1: No symptoms after 24hrs of no activity
2: Light aerobic exercise
3: Sport specific exercise - no head contact
4: Non-contact training skills
5: Doctor and Player consensus on return to full contact practice

Question 6

What’s the earliest recommended time for an under 19 to return to play after concussion?

Answer 6

23 days

Question 7

What’s the earliest recommended time for an adult to return to play after concussion?

Answer 7

19 days

Question 8

How long is the minimum length for a GRTP stage for an adult?

Answer 8

24 hours

Question 9

How long is the minimum length at a GRTP stage for an under 19?

Answer 9

48 hours