SCS Home Study Course: Chapter 11

Concussion

Danny D. Smith, PT, DHSc, OCS, SCS, ATC

Founder, President and CEO Physical Therapy Services, P.A./Center for Athletic Medicine

By the completion of this chapter, the therapist will be able to:

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a sports-related concussion.

• Appropriately manage the concussed athlete on the field and on the sidelines.

• Formulate an appropriate concussion screening program, including both cognitive and physical symptoms.

• Appropriately manage the athlete suffering from a headache as the result of concussion.

• Appropriately evaluate the athlete to determine return-to-play status based on both cognitive and physical testing.

I. Introduction

II. Mechanism of Injury

III. Recognition and Management

a. Acute management

b. On-the-field management of conscious concussion

c. Sideline management of conscious concussion

d. Follow-up evaluation

IV. Headache Management

V. Concussion Rehabilitation

VI. Equipment and Concussion

VII. Conclusion

VIII. Appendix A:

Facts About Concussion: Information for Parents/Guardians

IX. Form A:

Concussion Program: Physical Exertion

X. Form B:

Concussion Program: Academic Recommendations

The completion of this course does not guarantee that the purchaser will pass the SCS examination.