• Emergency preparedness (emergency action plan, first aid, EMS)
  • Emergency Action Plan: Essential For Youth Sports Safety
• Background checks
  • Should Annual Background Checks Be Required For All Adults in Youth Sports?
• Coaches safety training
• Athletic trainers/team doctors/trained volunteers
• Facility management
• Weather safety (lightning, heat/humidity, cold weather, sun safety)

• Education (coaches, parents, athletes, officials, health care providers)
• Risk reduction (properly fitted helmet, "heads up" tackling, limiting RHI, rules enforcement, etc.)
• Identification (sideline screening, honest concussion symptom self-reporting, buddy system etc.)
• Diagnosis and management
• Return to Learn and Return to Play
• Retirement​

Index of Articles About Head Injury Safety

 

Academic Accommodations

​After Concussion: Returning To Class With Academic Accommodations Sometimes Needed (video)

Concussions: Parents Are Critical Participants in Recognition, Treatment, Recovery

Return to Class After Concussion: Different for Every Student (article)

Return to Class After Concussion: Different For Every Student (video)​​​​

Academic Accommodations After Concussion:

Neuropsychologists Play Important Role​​​​

Post-Concussion Strategies for the Classroom

More Post-Concussion Help For Students In The Classroom Needed​

Recovering From Concussion: Teachers Play Important Role​

 

Amantadine

​Concussion Therapies: Amantadine Shows Potential in Treating Post-Concussion Syndrome​

Unmarked Detour: Amantadine and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Helped Recovery From Post-Concussion Syndrome (video)

 

Amnesia

Concussions: Post-Traumatic Amnesia May Indicate More Severe Injury, Longer Recovery   ​​​

 

​Assessment ​

        - on the field

Spinal Cord Injuries in Sports: Prevention, Treatment, and Transport Guidelines

         - sideline

Balance Error Scoring System: Important Tool in Assessing Concussion

Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 ​​​

Standardized Assessment of Concussion: A Valuable Tool for Sideline Evaluation

King-Devick: New Screening Tool May Dramatically Improve Concussion Detection Rate on Sports Sideline

​Concussion Signs and Symptoms​

 

Athletic Trainers

Athletic Trainer Plays Critical And Unique Role in Concussion Safety

Athletic Trainers: Every High School Should Have One​

Athletic Health Care Teams: Many Component Parts​

Athletic Trainers, Doctors Assess, Manage Most Concussions in High School Sports

Athletic Trainer Team Doctor Should Make Return-to-Play Decision After Concussion (video)​​

 

Balance​

Balance Error Scoring System: Important Tool in Assessing Concussion  ​

 

Cognitive rest

After Concussion: Physical and Mental Rest Keys to Recovery​​

Why Cognitive and Physical Rest After Concussion? (video)​​

Cognitive Rest After Concussion Critical To Avoiding Extended Recovery (video)

 

Coma

Glasgow Coma Scale Used In Evaluating Level of Consciousness, Not Concussion Severity  ​​​​​

 

Concussion  

       - alternative therapies for

“Functional Medicine”: Treatment Options For Concussions or Trauma (video)

        - aerobic exercise after

Unmarked Detour: Mild Aerobic Exercise Helped Recovery From Post-Concussion Syndrome (video)

        - applications, mobile/smartphone

Concussion Apps: Some Worth Downloading, Some Not So Much​

        - assessment, on field/initial neurological

Spinal Cord Injuries in Sports: Prevention, Treatment, and Transport Guidelines​

        - assessment, sideline

Balance Error Scoring System: Important Tool in Assessing Concussion

​Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 2​

Standardized Assessment of Concussion: A Valuable Tool for Sideline Evaluation

King-Devick: New Screening Tool May Dramatically Improve Concussion Detection Rate on Sports Sideline​

Tools for Sideline Assessment of Concussion (video)

        - athletic trainer's role

Athletic Trainer Plays Critical And Unique Role in Concussion Safety​​​​

Athletic Trainers: Every High School Should Have One​​​​

Athletic Health Care Teams: Many Component Parts​​​​

Athletic Trainers, Doctors Assess, Manage Most Concussions in High School Sports​​​​

Athletic Trainer Or Team Doctor Should Make Return-to-Play Decision After Concussion (video)​​

         - baseline neurocognitive testing​​ for​

Baseline Neuropsychological Tests: Getting Valid Results Poses Challenge

Baseline Concussion Testing Products: Caution Urged In Purchase Decision

Baseline Concussion Testing: Why Sandbagging Is A Bad Idea (video)

         - cognitive rest, need for​

​After Concussion: Physical and Mental Rest Keys to Recovery​

Cognitive Rest After Concussion Critical To Avoiding Extended Recovery

       - computerized neurocognitive testing for

Computerized Neurocognitive Baseline Concussion Testing At Home: Why I'm Against It

Baseline Concussion Testing Products: Caution Urged In Purchase Decision

       - definition

Each Concussion Is Different, But All Share Four Common Characteristics​​​​

​​​Should Concussion Be Called Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Instead?

       - depression, after

Concussions Linked to Depression​

Depression Common Where Concussion Recovery Prolonged (video)

      - dizziness 

Dizziness At Time of Concussion Linked To Increased Risk of Longer Recovery​

Unmarked Detour: Amantadine and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Helped Recovery From Post-Concussion Syndrome (video)

       - driving, after​

Impact of Concussion On Teen's Ability to Drive Often Overlooked

       - education​​, need for​

Concussion Education For High School Soccer Players Lacking, Survey Finds

Concussion Knowledge of Primary Care Doctors Falls Short, Study Says

       - effects of

Concussion Reduces Blood Flow To Brain Which Often Lasts More Than 30 Days​​​​

Concussions Linked to Depression​

Effects of Concussion May Last for Years, Studies Find​​​​

​Effects of Concussion: Subtle Yet Prolonged For Those With Multiple Concussion History

Long-Term Consequences of Repetitive Brain Trauma: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy​​​​

Multiple Concussion History Linked to Continuing Symptoms​​​​

Cumulative Effects of Concussion: How Many Is Too Many

        - evaluation and management of​

Concussion Evaluation and Management: An Overview (video)​​

      - forces causing

Concussions: No Direct Blow to Head or Specific Impact Magnitude Required​​​​

        - grading scales, abandonment of​

Concussion Grading Scales Abandoned​​​​

       - laws​​​​, state

Strong Concussion Laws In Place In Most States

       - management of​

Concussion Evaluation and Management: An Overview (video)

Concussion Evaluation and Management Involves Many Factors

       - modifying factors in treatment and management of

Concussion Evaluation and Management Involves Many Factors

      - mouth guards, role in preventing

Mouth Guards and Concussions: The Continuing Controversy

        - multiple​

Multiple Concussions: Important Factor In Management​

Effects of Concussion: Subtle Yet Prolonged For Those With Multiple Concussion History

Multiple Concussion History Linked to Continuing Symptoms​​​

      - myths about

Sports Concussions Myths and Misconceptions​​​​

       - neurocognitive testing for​

Neurocognitive Testing Lead To Increased Concussion Awareness

       - neuropsychologist, role​ in management of

Academic Accommodations After Concussion: Neuropsychologists Play Important Role​

Neuropsychologist: Important Member of Concussion Care Team (article)​

Neuropsychologist: Important Member of Concussion Care Team (video)

       - parent, role in recognition, treatment for, recovery from

Concussions: Parents Are Critical Participants in Recognition, Treatment, Recovery​​​

​Concussions: Parents Need To Be Pro-Active, Says Guskiewicz (video)

 

        - post-concussion syndrome​

Post-Concussion Syndrome: When Symptoms Persist ​

Post-Concussion Syndrome: Potential Therapies​ (video)

Concussion Therapies: Amantadine Shows Potential in Treating Post-Concussion Syndrome

Craniosacral Therapy May Help Lesson Symptoms of Post-Concussion Syndrome​​​ (video)

​The Unmarked Detour: One Family's Journey Through Post-Concussion Syndrome

The Unmarked Detour: A Family's Journey Through Post-Concussion Syndrome (video)​​​​

Treating Post-Concussion Syndrome: No Cookie-Cutter Answers (video)

Post-Concussion Syndrome: New Treatments Offer Hope (video)

Concussion Recovery: Craniosacral Therapy and Feldenkrais Method May Help (video)

Unmarked Detour: Mild Aerobic Exercise Helped Recovery From Post-Concussion Syndrome (video)

Post-Concussion Syndrome: New Treatments Offer Hope 

          - pre-participation physical evaluations, importance for

Pre-Participation Physical Evaluations (PPEs): A Primer for Parents​

       - proper tackling, as way of reducing risk of​

Proper Tackling Reduces Risk of Catastrophic Injury Says Ex-Pro

      - protective equipment, role in reducing risk of

Buyer Beware (Part 1): Claims That Equipment Can Prevent Concussions Too Good To Be True

Buyer Beware (Part Two): NFHS Has NOT Endorsed Use of Football Helmet Covers As Reducing Concussion Risk

      - rates

Concussion Statistics in High School Sports

      - recovery from ​

Concussion Recovery Starts With Both Physical and Cognitive Rest​​

Concussion Recovery: Craniosacral Therapy and Feldenkrais Method May Help

Unmarked Detour: Early In Concussion Recovery Pain Killers Helped For Headaches And Sleep

Unmarked Detour: Amantadine and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Helped Recovery From Post-Concussion Syndrome

Concussions: Prompt Reporting, Proper Management Keys To Full Recovery

       - reducing risk of​

Steps Athletes Can Take To Reduce Concussion Risk (video)

Proper Tackling Reduces Risk of Catastrophic Injury Says Ex-Pro

      - rest after​

After Concussion: Physical and Mental Rest Keys to Recovery

Cognitive Rest After Concussion Critical To Avoiding Extended Recovery

Read more: http://www.momsteam.com/cognitive-rest/cognitive-rest-after-concussion-critical-avoiding-extended-recovery#ixzz2OlCmsbrR

      - retirement after​

Retiring After Concussions: Athlete's Level of Play, Realistic Long-Term Goals Are Factors (video)

Retiring From Sports After Concussion: No Magic Number

​​​​​​Quitting Contact or Collision Sport After Concussion: Tough On Family, Not Just Athlete

Cumulative Effects of Concussion: How Many Is Too Many?​

      - return to play, after

Factors in Return To Play Decision After Concussion (video)

Gradual Return to Play After Concussions Recommended

Athletic Trainer Or Team Doctor Should Make Return-to-Play Decision After Concussion (video)​

After Concussion: Return To Play Is Step By Step Process (video)

      - risk factors for prolonged recovery from

Risk Factors for Concussion and Prolonged Recovery

       - signs and symptoms

​Concussion Signs and Symptoms​​​

Glasgow Coma Scale Used In Evaluating Level of Consciousness, Not Concussion Severity​​​

Vast Majority of Concussions Do Not Involve Loss of Consciousness​​​

Concussions: Post-Traumatic Amnesia May Indicate More Severe Injury, Longer Recovery​​​

Concussions in High School Sports: Few Report Loss of Consciousness​​​

       - statistics about

Concussion Statistics for High School Sports

       - teacher's role

Recovering from Concussion: Teachers Play Important Role​​​

        - total brain trauma, limiting​

Limiting Full-Contact Practices in High School Football: The Time to Act is Now!

       - traumatic brain injury, as form of​

​​​Should Concussion Be Called Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Instead?

      - treatment for and management of

Concussion Evaluation and Management Involves Many Factors

Unmarked Detour: Early In Concussion Recovery Pain Killers Helped For Headaches And Sleep (video)

Cognitive Rest After Concussion Critical To Avoiding Extended Recovery (video)

“Functional Medicine”: Treatment Options For Concussions or Trauma

       - under-reporting of

​Chronic Under-Reporting of Concussion: Is Changing the Culture a Realistic Solution?

​​​Honest Self-Reporting Of Concussion Symptoms Critical

Underreporting of Concussions: Is Monitoring Head Impact Exposure A Way Around The Problem?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

       - vestibular therapy, as treatment for

Unmarked Detour: Amantadine and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Helped Recovery From Post-Concussion Syndrome

Computerized neurocognitive testing

Computerized Neurocognitive Testing: Important Role in Concussion Evaluation, Return To Play Decision

Young Athletes' Self-Assessment Of Concussion Recovery Unreliable Measure Of Return To Play Readiness, Study Finds

Computerized Neurocognitive Baseline Concussion Testing At Home: Why I'm Against It

Baseline Concussion Testing Products: Caution Urged In Purchase Decision

Baseline Concussion Testing: Why Sandbagging Is A Bad Idea (video)

Craniosacral therapy

​Craniosacral Therapy May Help Lesson Symptoms of Post-Concussion Syndrome​

Emergency Action Plan

First National Action Plan For Sports Safety Issued​

Sports Injury and Prevention Requires Team Approach, Says NATA​

When Is Immediate Hospitalization After Concussion Required? 

Mobile concussion applications

Concussion Apps: Some Worth Downloading, Some Not So Much​

King-Devick test

King-Devick: New Screening Tool May Dramatically Improve Concussion Detection Rate on Sports Sideline​​​

King-Devick Test Effective Sideline Concussion Screening Tool, New Study Finds​​​

New Study Confirms Value of King-Devick Test in Sideline Assessment of Concussion​​​

King-Devick Test Promises More Rapid, Reliable Sideline Screening for Concussions​​​

Rest - Cognitive 

Study First To Prove Benefit Of Cognitive and Physical Rest In Concussion Recovery​

After Concussion: Physical and Mental Rest Keys to Recovery​

Neck strengthening

Stronger Necks May Reduce Concussion Risk: Study​​​

Neck Strengthening Exercises To Reduce Concussion Risk

Neurocognitive testing

Baseline Neuropsychological Tests: Getting Valid Results Poses Challenge

Computerized Neurocognitive Testing: Important Role in Concussion Evaluation, Return To Play Decision

​Pencil and Paper Neuropsychological Testing for Concussions: Valuable But Come with Limitations

Are Concussed Athletes Being Returned To Play While Still Cognitively Impaired?

Post-concussion syndrome

​Post-Concussion Syndrome: When Symptoms Persist

Post-Concussion Syndrome: Potential Therapies

Concussion Therapies: Amantadine Shows Potential in Treating Post-Concussion Syndrome

Craniosacral Therapy May Help Lesson Symptoms of Post-Concussion Syndrome

The Unmarked Detour: One Family's Journey Through Post-Concussion Syndrome​

Pre-participation physical evaluations

Pre-Participation Physical Evaluations (PPEs): A Primer for Parents​

Reporting concussions

Reporting Concussion Signs and Symptoms: Be Honest, Be Smart (video)

Retirement

Retiring From Sports After Concussion: No Magic Number

Retiring After Concussions: Athlete's Level of Play, Realistic Long-Term Goals Are Factors (video)

Quitting Contact or Collision Sport After Concussion: Tough On Family, Not Just Athlete

Return to Play​

Are Concussed Athletes Being Returned To Play While Still Cognitively Impaired?

Gradual Return to Play After Concussions Recommended

Factors in Return To Play Decision After Concussion (video)

​Athletic Trainer Or Team Doctor Should Make Return-to-Play Decision After Concussion​

Young Athletes' Self-Assessment Of Concussion Recovery Unreliable Measure Of Return To Play Readiness, Study Finds

Spinal cord injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries in Sports: Prevention, Treatment, and Transport Guidelines​

Sports Concussion Assessment Tool 3 (SCAT3)​

Sports Concussion Assessment Tool 3

Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC)

Standardized Assessment of Concussion: A Valuable Tool for Sideline Evaluation​

Total brain trauma, limiting

Limiting Full-Contact Practices in High School Football: The Time to Act is Now!

Traumatic brain injury

Concussion Signs Requiring Immediate Hospitalization​​​

Concussions: Parents Need To Be Pro-Active, Says Guskiewicz (video)​​

Under-reporting of concussions

Reporting Concussion Signs and Symptoms: Be Honest, Be Smart (video)

Chronic Under-Reporting Of Concussion: Is Changing The Culture A Realistic Solution?

• Sports nutrition basics
• Pre-sports nutrition
• Snacks/meals
• Recovery diet
• Sport-specific nutritional guidelines (football, soccer, etc.)
• Nutrition for the injured athlete
• Disordered eating/female athlete triad
• Concession stands

• Sports hydration basics
• Heat safety (heat acclimatization, emergency preparedness, treatment, exertional sickling)
• Energy drinks
• Sports drinks 

• Pre-participation physical exam (PPEs)(family history/EKG/echo)
• Chain of survival (first-aid, CPR, AEDs etc.)

• Emergency Action Plan
• First-Aid
• EMS

• Emotional/psychological (bullying, hazing, verbal abuse by coaches, parents etc.)
• Physical (overuse injuries; playing hurt etc.)
• Sexual (abuse/harassment, background checks, two-adult rule etc.)

• Prevention (goggles, face shields)
• First-aid treatment

• Prevention (e.g. mouth guards)
• First-aid treatment

• Prevention
• First-aid treatment

• Prevention (e.g. overuse injuries, neuromuscular training, strength and conditioning)
• Treatment (e.g. first-aid, physical therapy, return to play)

• Education
• Prevention

• Prevention
• Treatment