Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Concussion: Key Stakeholders and Multidisciplinary Participation in Making Sports Safe

Concussion: Key Stakeholders and Multidisciplinary Participation in Making Sports Safe
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image As unstructured play declines, organized sports leagues have become a highly popular form of physical activity in young people. As concussive injuries are garnering increased media attention and public awareness, there is a growing concern for athlete safety. Although athletic trainers and physicians play a large role in keeping athletes healthy and safe, this article investigates nontraditional, multidisciplinary teams that are involved in promoting athlete safety, including the role of equipment makers, coaches, referees, governing bodies of sport, lawmakers, and fans. As opposed to a focus on diagnosing or managing concussive injuries, this article seeks to promote injury prevention strategies. ABBREVIATIONS: NCAA, National Collegiate Athletic Association NFL, National Football League NHL, National Hockey League

Original Article: http://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2014/10001/Concussion___Key_Stakeholders_and.11.aspx

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