“When In Doubt, Sit Them Out” The Importance of Having a Concussion Management Partner
by Lauren Spirov on Mar 1, 2023 12:00:00 PM
With increased concern over the detrimental effects of sports concussions, it’s clear that a multidisciplinary approach to concussion care is imperative in promoting effective recovery. Concussion management partners are multidisciplinary teams that possess in-depth knowledge of concu …
Understanding Concussion Management and Tracking Return to Play Compliance
by Lauren Spirov on Feb 22, 2023 8:00:00 AM
It’s essential that coaches and organizations understand concussion management to ensure athlete’s safe return-to-play (RTP). Each year, 300,000 youth athletes suffer a concussion. Additionally, a shocking 50% of all concussions go unreported, meaning that many more occur - almost 4 m …
The Benefits of Prioritizing Injury Reporting
by Lauren Spirov on Feb 15, 2023 12:00:00 AM
When coaches prioritize injury reporting, the benefits are clear. One case study following a youth football league found that upon enrolling in the InjureFree platform and reporting athlete injury incidents, injuries drastically decreased over just one season. Following intervention d …
Why Properly Documenting Concussions is Vital to Athlete Health
by Lauren Spirov on Feb 9, 2023 9:46:51 AM
More than 15% of high school athletes will sustain one or more concussions and unfortunately, the prevalence multiples among collegiate athletes. Athletic Trainers (ATs) are often the first line of support available to athletes following a concussion. They also play an integral role i …
How Athletic Trainers Help Maximize Return on Investments
by Lauren Spirov on Feb 1, 2023 8:30:00 AM
Athletic Trainers (ATs) are dynamic health care professionals who’s services include but are not limited to; injury prevention, intervention and rehabilitation, emergency care, examination and clinical diagnosis. It’s not hard to conceptualize the ways in which ATs help maximize retur …
The Key to Saving Athlete’s Lives: Coach Education and Training
by Lauren Spirov on Jan 25, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Coach education and training saves athlete’s lives. Coaches have a legal obligation to provide proper instruction, evaluate athlete’s for injury, provide a safe physical environment and plan suitable activity. Without proper education, coaches are falling short as athlete care provide …
Key Consideration of a Coaches Role as Caregiver: Supporting Athletes Without On-Site Medical Personnel
by Lauren Spirov on Jan 18, 2023 8:24:45 AM
Coaches have a fundamental responsibility to the well-being of their athletes. The legal system supports the argument that “a coach's primary role is to minimize the risk of injury to athletes under the coach's supervision”. When teams and organizations lack access to on-site medical …
Are You Using Streamlined Documentation and Communication to Reduce Health Care Costs? Here’s What You Need to Know
by Lauren Spirov on Jan 11, 2023 10:00:00 AM
You don’t have to be an expert to understand the benefit of Athletic Trainers (ATs) and the crucial role they play in supporting prevention, recognition and diagnosis of athlete injuries. In the U.S., 1 in 3 high schools do not have access to ATs. Not only do ATs support athlete well- …
The Importance of Symbiosis, Documentation and Data Collection
by Lauren Spirov on Jan 4, 2023 9:00:00 AM
In 2014, Pennsylvania athletic trainer Alex Zettlemoyer sought to better understand the relationship between coaches and athletic trainers. He conducted interviews with coaches and parents of youth athletes and identified three main characteristics that comprise successful relationshi …
Do You Know the Symptoms of Concussions Effects on Mental Health? Learn How to Better Support Your Athletes Post Concussion
by Lauren Spirov on Dec 28, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Individuals who have experienced a concussion may be at risk for poor mental health outcomes. Breaking research found that children and teenagers who suffered a past concussion were 40% more likely to develop a mental health condition when compared to their peers who had not sustained …