Equipment and biomechanics
What is mandatory in rugby in regards to equipment?
mouthguard.
What are some signs and symptoms of a concussion? (list 2)
headache, loss of consciousness, amnesia, Dizziness, Blurred or double vision, difficulty maintaining balance, and sensitivity to light or noise, Anxiety, irritability, mood changes, Trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, fatigue
What is the most common treatment plan for concussions?
rest and cognitive rehabilitation
How did the sport Rugby get its a name?
It was named after a school in England.
What role does a physiotherapist play?
Recognizing movements that can cause a risk of injury.
What is the current recommendation regarding making a return to play plan?
However the current recommendation is to step away from the previous grading systems for an approach that is symptom-based for determination of return to play
What is the definition of Contact sport?
when athletes come into bodily contact with each other.
List one of the most common injuries said in the presentation for Rugby, and list another one for football.
Shoulder injury, Concussion
How many concussions happen every year in the USA?(reported)
300 000 or three-hundred thousand
What are the risks of longer playing time?
adds stress to the cardiovascular system.
LOC occurs in less than 10% of concussions and is usually an important indicator of a more serious injury along with amnesia
What is the definition of the official definition of a concussion?
The definition of a concussion is a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces.
What is a helpful tool that is used in concussion management?
Neuropsychological testing is a helpful tool that is used.
How many tackles do Football players go into in a game? How many tackles do Rugby players go into in a game?
Around 4 for Football and around 16 for Rugby
What is Rugby often referred to as?
"Football without the pads"
What are the 4 categories that the sign and symptoms of concussions are split into and provide an example with each?
Physical (headache, loss of consciousness, amnesia, Dizziness), Cognitive (Blurred or double vision, difficulty maintaining balance, and sensitivity to light or noise), Emotional ( Anxiety, irritability, mood changes), Sleep (Trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, fatigue)
What attempts have been made to lower the risks of concussions?
Attempts to lower risks of concussion include modifications to protective gear, rule changes, trying to identify athletes at risk, and educate everyone.
When do the most amount of injuries happen in a season?
The most amount of injuries are formed at the beginning of the season due to the lack of preseason training.
When did research and media surrounding sport-related concussion really kick-off?
Research and media coverage surrounding sport-related concussions on a larger scale did not start until the 1900s
What is crucial in the two sports, when it comes to biomechanics?
having good aerobic fitness.
What are the 3 most common grading systems used?
The 3 most common are the American Academy of Neurology, Colorado Medical Society, and Cantu grading systems.
Which individuals have a higher rate for concussions, and which sports in high school? (hint: include gender in your answer)
Players who've had previous concussions, girls have a higher rate of getting a concussion than boys, and the sports are football, Girls basketball and soccer.
How many more injuries do Rugby players attain than Football players due to the amount of equipment worn.
1/3 or one-third
When was the definition of concussions established and where? Were there any revisions made after the initial conference, if yes where were those conferences held?
Established in 2001 at an international conference in Vienna, Austria. There were minor revisions made in the following 2 conferences in Prague, Czech Republic, and Zurich, Switzerland.