Published on June 8th, 2016 | by Joanne Ashworth
0Concussion – policy and Mainland Football Concussion document
Concussions and Possible Concussions are more common than many realise, this being an initiative of Mainland Football and the first ever (as far as we know) Concussion monitoring program in football in this country.
As far as being able to diagnose a concussion:
Firstly we DO NOT expect players / referee’s / coaches and managers to DIAGNOSE a Concussion or Possible Concussion. There is no longer a minor, mild or severe concussion. A Concussion or Possible Concussion is just that; ONLY A TRAINED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL CAN DIAGNOSE A CONCUSSION.
Like many sports injuries there are the obvious signs (we can see a pulled hammy, or MCL), and we can usually see a head wound or egg on the head.
We wouldn’t allow a player to play on with a pulled hamstring or ruptured MCL, so we shouldn’t allow a player that has taken a serious head knock to carry on either.
In cases where a player has received a head wound (bleeding), an egg on the head (Swelling and Bruising) been dazed by a head clash or impact with the ground (where am I, stars in their eyes etc), or been knocked out (even for the briefest of moments), they should be sat out for the remainder of the game until assessed by a trained medical professional.
IF IN DOUBT SIT THEM OUT – should be the mantra we all play too……
Please read the following policies for head injurys and concussions:
