Gardner, A J; Kohler, R M N; Levi, C R; Iverson, G L
Usefulness of Video Review of Possible Concussions in National Youth Rugby League Journal Article
In: International Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 71–75, 2017.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Concussion, Injury management, Return to Play, Video analysis
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title = {Usefulness of Video Review of Possible Concussions in National Youth Rugby League},
author = {Gardner, A J and Kohler, R M N and Levi, C R and Iverson, G L},
doi = {10.1055/s-0042-116072},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {International Journal of Sports Medicine},
volume = {38},
number = {1},
pages = {71--75},
abstract = {A new concussion interchange rule (CIR) was introduced in 2014 for the National Rugby League and National Youth Competition (NYC). The CIR allows a player suspected of having sustained a concussion to be removed from play and assessed without an interchange being tallied against the player's team. Participants included all NYC players who used the CIR during the 2014 season. 2 raters completed video analysis of 131 (of a total of 156 reported) uses of the CIR, describing injury characteristics, situational factors, and concussion signs. The incidence rate was 44.9 (95% CI: 38.5-52.3) uses of the CIR per 1 000 NYC player match hours, or approximately one CIR use every 1.3 games. Apparent loss of consciousness/unresponsiveness was observed in 13% of cases, clutching the head in 65%, unsteadiness of gait in 60%, and a vacant stare in 23%. Most incidences occurred from a hit-up (82%). There appeared to be some instances of video evidence of injury but the athlete was cleared to return to play in the same game. Video review appears to be a useful adjunct for identifying players suffering possible concussion. Further research is required on the usefulness of video review for identifying signs of concussive injury.},
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Malloch-Brown, K; Mc Fie, S; Brown, J; Viljoen, W; Readhead, C
Concussion return-to-play behaviour of South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby) Youth Week players: a pilot study Journal Article
In: South African Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 43–45, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: behavior, CONCUSSION policies, football, head injury, Injury management, Medical clearance, Rugby football players, SOUTH Africa, Youth
@article{Malloch-Brown2016,
title = {Concussion return-to-play behaviour of South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby) Youth Week players: a pilot study},
author = {Malloch-Brown, K and {Mc Fie}, S and Brown, J and Viljoen, W and Readhead, C},
doi = {10.17159/2078-516X/2016/v28i2a1311},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {South African Journal of Sports Medicine},
volume = {28},
number = {2},
pages = {43--45},
abstract = {Introduction: BokSmart has disseminated Graduated Return-to-Play (GRTP) guidelines for concussions management to all, but specifically coaches, in South Africa. Medical clearance before returning to play (RTP) is poorly adhered to in the GRTP steps. This study explored barriers to compliance with medical clearance prior to RTP. Methods: Players who suffered a concussion during the 2014/2015 South African Rugby Youth Week Tournaments were followed-up telephonically until RTP. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore enablers/barriers to seeking/not seeking medical clearance before RTP. Results: Of those who did not seek medical clearance (47%), 80% indicated that the player/parent or coach felt this was unnecessary. Of those who did seek medical clearance, 65% reported they were instructed to do so either by the tournament doctor who diagnosed the injury or by the school coach. Conclusion: Besides coaches, parents and medical doctors have an important influence on players' RTP behaviour. The findings of this pilot study need to be repeated in a larger cohort. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]},
keywords = {behavior, CONCUSSION policies, football, head injury, Injury management, Medical clearance, Rugby football players, SOUTH Africa, Youth},
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Gardner, A J; Kohler, R M N; Levi, C R; Iverson, G L
Usefulness of Video Review of Possible Concussions in National Youth Rugby League Journal Article
In: International Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 71–75, 2017.
@article{Gardner2017,
title = {Usefulness of Video Review of Possible Concussions in National Youth Rugby League},
author = {Gardner, A J and Kohler, R M N and Levi, C R and Iverson, G L},
doi = {10.1055/s-0042-116072},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {International Journal of Sports Medicine},
volume = {38},
number = {1},
pages = {71--75},
abstract = {A new concussion interchange rule (CIR) was introduced in 2014 for the National Rugby League and National Youth Competition (NYC). The CIR allows a player suspected of having sustained a concussion to be removed from play and assessed without an interchange being tallied against the player's team. Participants included all NYC players who used the CIR during the 2014 season. 2 raters completed video analysis of 131 (of a total of 156 reported) uses of the CIR, describing injury characteristics, situational factors, and concussion signs. The incidence rate was 44.9 (95% CI: 38.5-52.3) uses of the CIR per 1 000 NYC player match hours, or approximately one CIR use every 1.3 games. Apparent loss of consciousness/unresponsiveness was observed in 13% of cases, clutching the head in 65%, unsteadiness of gait in 60%, and a vacant stare in 23%. Most incidences occurred from a hit-up (82%). There appeared to be some instances of video evidence of injury but the athlete was cleared to return to play in the same game. Video review appears to be a useful adjunct for identifying players suffering possible concussion. Further research is required on the usefulness of video review for identifying signs of concussive injury.},
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Malloch-Brown, K; Mc Fie, S; Brown, J; Viljoen, W; Readhead, C
Concussion return-to-play behaviour of South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby) Youth Week players: a pilot study Journal Article
In: South African Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 43–45, 2016.
@article{Malloch-Brown2016,
title = {Concussion return-to-play behaviour of South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby) Youth Week players: a pilot study},
author = {Malloch-Brown, K and {Mc Fie}, S and Brown, J and Viljoen, W and Readhead, C},
doi = {10.17159/2078-516X/2016/v28i2a1311},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {South African Journal of Sports Medicine},
volume = {28},
number = {2},
pages = {43--45},
abstract = {Introduction: BokSmart has disseminated Graduated Return-to-Play (GRTP) guidelines for concussions management to all, but specifically coaches, in South Africa. Medical clearance before returning to play (RTP) is poorly adhered to in the GRTP steps. This study explored barriers to compliance with medical clearance prior to RTP. Methods: Players who suffered a concussion during the 2014/2015 South African Rugby Youth Week Tournaments were followed-up telephonically until RTP. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore enablers/barriers to seeking/not seeking medical clearance before RTP. Results: Of those who did not seek medical clearance (47%), 80% indicated that the player/parent or coach felt this was unnecessary. Of those who did seek medical clearance, 65% reported they were instructed to do so either by the tournament doctor who diagnosed the injury or by the school coach. Conclusion: Besides coaches, parents and medical doctors have an important influence on players' RTP behaviour. The findings of this pilot study need to be repeated in a larger cohort. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]},
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tppubtype = {article}
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Gardner, A J; Kohler, R M N; Levi, C R; Iverson, G L
Usefulness of Video Review of Possible Concussions in National Youth Rugby League Journal Article
In: International Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 71–75, 2017.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Concussion, Injury management, Return to Play, Video analysis
@article{Gardner2017,
title = {Usefulness of Video Review of Possible Concussions in National Youth Rugby League},
author = {Gardner, A J and Kohler, R M N and Levi, C R and Iverson, G L},
doi = {10.1055/s-0042-116072},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {International Journal of Sports Medicine},
volume = {38},
number = {1},
pages = {71--75},
abstract = {A new concussion interchange rule (CIR) was introduced in 2014 for the National Rugby League and National Youth Competition (NYC). The CIR allows a player suspected of having sustained a concussion to be removed from play and assessed without an interchange being tallied against the player's team. Participants included all NYC players who used the CIR during the 2014 season. 2 raters completed video analysis of 131 (of a total of 156 reported) uses of the CIR, describing injury characteristics, situational factors, and concussion signs. The incidence rate was 44.9 (95% CI: 38.5-52.3) uses of the CIR per 1 000 NYC player match hours, or approximately one CIR use every 1.3 games. Apparent loss of consciousness/unresponsiveness was observed in 13% of cases, clutching the head in 65%, unsteadiness of gait in 60%, and a vacant stare in 23%. Most incidences occurred from a hit-up (82%). There appeared to be some instances of video evidence of injury but the athlete was cleared to return to play in the same game. Video review appears to be a useful adjunct for identifying players suffering possible concussion. Further research is required on the usefulness of video review for identifying signs of concussive injury.},
keywords = {Concussion, Injury management, Return to Play, Video analysis},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Malloch-Brown, K; Mc Fie, S; Brown, J; Viljoen, W; Readhead, C
Concussion return-to-play behaviour of South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby) Youth Week players: a pilot study Journal Article
In: South African Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 43–45, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: behavior, CONCUSSION policies, football, head injury, Injury management, Medical clearance, Rugby football players, SOUTH Africa, Youth
@article{Malloch-Brown2016,
title = {Concussion return-to-play behaviour of South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby) Youth Week players: a pilot study},
author = {Malloch-Brown, K and {Mc Fie}, S and Brown, J and Viljoen, W and Readhead, C},
doi = {10.17159/2078-516X/2016/v28i2a1311},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {South African Journal of Sports Medicine},
volume = {28},
number = {2},
pages = {43--45},
abstract = {Introduction: BokSmart has disseminated Graduated Return-to-Play (GRTP) guidelines for concussions management to all, but specifically coaches, in South Africa. Medical clearance before returning to play (RTP) is poorly adhered to in the GRTP steps. This study explored barriers to compliance with medical clearance prior to RTP. Methods: Players who suffered a concussion during the 2014/2015 South African Rugby Youth Week Tournaments were followed-up telephonically until RTP. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore enablers/barriers to seeking/not seeking medical clearance before RTP. Results: Of those who did not seek medical clearance (47%), 80% indicated that the player/parent or coach felt this was unnecessary. Of those who did seek medical clearance, 65% reported they were instructed to do so either by the tournament doctor who diagnosed the injury or by the school coach. Conclusion: Besides coaches, parents and medical doctors have an important influence on players' RTP behaviour. The findings of this pilot study need to be repeated in a larger cohort. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]},
keywords = {behavior, CONCUSSION policies, football, head injury, Injury management, Medical clearance, Rugby football players, SOUTH Africa, Youth},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}