Rod Walters – Evidence-Based Concussion Prevention, Management in Athletics

Recent legislation and litigation have highlighted the importance of protecting athletes against concussion-related injuries. in All 50 states have legislation addressing concussions, and the return to play. 

Rod Walters – Evidence-Based Concussion Prevention, Management in Athletics

• Review definitions & the history of concussions
• Use of concussion assessment parameters
• Concussion Assessment, including baseline testing, is done post-injury assessment, & return-To-play decisions
• Overview of concussion assessment tools
• State Laws
• Lab – Objective Assessment Practice
• Independent Medical Care
• Athletic trainer supervision
• Participating team physicians in Formal institutional roles
• Get in touch with Sport Guidelines
• Best Practices
• Plan of Action in an Emergency

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Concussion Lawsuits? Student Athletes Unionizing?

Sound Safety Measures can help you avoid trouble

Recent legislation and litigation have highlighted the importance of protecting athletes against concussion-related injuries. in All 50 states have legislation addressing concussions, and the return to play. However, concussion management remains a major challenge to athletic programs and sports medicine departments regardless of level. Each year, nearly 4 million concussions have been reported. This course will provide you with a comprehensive guide on concussion prevention and management. as well emergency action planning and baseline testing. A final section addresses supervision and administration of athletic training services that are based on current best practices. 

In this recording, you’ll learn how To reduce concussion risk and make return-to-play decisions with clinical certainty — led by collegiate athletic training veteran and NATA Hall of Famer, Rod Walters.