CONCUSSION in SPORTS
Concussion Screening
Pro-actively Treating Concussions
Over the past decade, concussion treatment has evolved from “cocoon therapy”, in which an athlete is isolated fromall brain stimuli such asTV, school, music and lights, to a more active rehabilitation process that incorporates monitored sub-symptom threshold activities. The brain is just like any other tissue in the body and will heal if allowed to do so properly. Providing education, baseline screening and proper return to play criteria, allows for this healing to occur. Achieve Therapy is now offering this baseline screening for concussions to determine where you child stands in regards to balance, mobility, and strength. How can we know if your child is ready to return if we don’t know what they are capable of before the injury? AchieveTherapywillbeginperformingconcussionscreeningforchildren onSeptember17th,2018.ThesescreenswillbeprovidedbyJamieArola DPT, Shayna Ruzicka L/ATand Heather Walsh DPT, L/AT.There are two goals in offering these screens: Preventative, to determine baseline values for the various systems (balance,mobility,strength)affectedbyaconcussion.Shouldaconcussion occur,thiswillallowthehealthcareprovidertodeterminewhensomeone is ready to safely return to activity. Identify limitations that could contribute to a concussion including weakness, lack of mobility, and balance deficits. If any red flags are noted during the screen, the clinician will outline possible treatment options to help keep your child safe. Pleasecall218-773-3388tosetupascreenor ifyouhaveanyquestions. Youmayalsoemailyourquestionstoeither jarola@achieve-therapy.com or hwalsh@achieve-therapy.com . STATISTICS In 2009, NEARLY 250,000 KIDS AND TEENS were treated in emergency departments for sports a d recreation-related TBI, including concussion.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics the number of concussionsamongteens,ages14-19,hasrisen200%whileemergency roomvisitsforconcussionshavedoubled inkidsages8-13.Aconcussion is defined as a brain injury caused by a blow to the head, neck or face that can cause physical, mental or emotional issues. The bottom line is that concussions are occurring at an increasing rate in all sports, at all ages and with no regard to gender. WHY isthishappening?Ourchildrenarespecializing insportsatayounger age….SOWHAT?Whatcan this lead to– longersportsseasons, limited variety of sports, limited change in stress to the body, decreased rest and risk of chronic inflammation. Science continues to circle around these ideas as contributing factors to injuries including concussions. Children are growing and their bodies are changing each and every day. Continuoushigh intensitysportstrainingcan interferewithnormalmuscle development, decreasing their overall stability. So without muscular stability, are their bodies, and brains, prepared to take that blow or hit? Heather Walsh, DPT at Achieve states, “I am a mother of two active children along with being a physical therapist and athletic trainer. Sadly, the trend we are seeing in our clinic is that concussions are happening more often, at younger ages, and are requiring more time to heal. We havehadseveralathletesseek treatmentdue toconcussionsymptoms that have lasted for months. These symptoms include light sensitivity, intolerance to physical activity, missing school, and social limitations. As a parent and provider, this growing trend has been difficult to watch.” So,whatcanbedoneto insurethatreturningourchildrentotheirnormal lives and activities is safe? WHEN IN DOUBT, SIT THEM OUT! WHEN APPROPRIATE MAKE SURE AN ATHLETE USES THE CORRECT HELMET FOR THEIR ACTIVITY.
LEARN CONCUSSION SIGNS SYMPTOMS
SEE FULL LIST OF SYMPTOMS @ www.cdc.gov/Concussion
Healthy Recipe Zucchini Linguine if YOU THINK AN ATHLETE HAS A CONCUSSION USE THE HEADS UP ACTION PLAN 1 Remove the athlete from play. 2 Keep the athl te out of play the day of the injury. • 1 lb tomatoes, finely chopped • 1 tbsp chopped basil • 1 tbsp chopped parsley • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 tsp kosher salt • 1 small red chile, seeded & minced • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 12 oz linguine Ingredients
• 3 baby zucchini, thinly sliced • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, (plus more for serving)
Wearing a helmet can help protect athletes from serious brain or head injuries.
Directions In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the basil, parsley, garlic, salt, chile and olive oil. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine; drain well. Add the linguine to the bowl along with the sliced zucchini and toss. Add the 1/4 cup of grated cheese, toss again and serve in bowls, passing more cheese at the table.
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