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    How to Create an U-19 Concussion Management Plan

    Enoch C. WilliamsBy Enoch C. WilliamsJune 18, 2022Updated:June 18, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
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    According to US Lacrosse guidelines, an under-19 concussion management plan should include these five steps:

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    1 1. Preseason Education
    2 2. Pre-season Baseline Testing
    3 3. Evaluation
    4 4. Referral to Emergency Department
    5 5. Return to Physical Activity
    6 Signs a Lacrosse Players Has Been Concussed
    7 How to Return to Play After a Head Injury

    1. Preseason Education

    Because lacrosse is full of contact, parents, players and coaches benefit from becoming educated even before the season starts. This should include signs and symptoms, possible prevention, treatment and return to play guidelines. To improve concussion management, make sure players wear approved and properly-fitted protective lacrosse equipment.

    2. Pre-season Baseline Testing

    A pre-season baseline testing is a physical examination, including a review of a lacrosse players’ prior injuries and previously existing medical conditions.

    3. Evaluation

    Concussions will occur in the game of lacrosse, because no one technique or safety equipment can be 100 percent effective. If a concussion is suspected, coaches should remove the athlete from play and have them evaluated by a health care professional. Most lacrosse players recover quickly and fully. When in doubt, sit a player out.

    4. Referral to Emergency Department

    In case it may be necessary, lacrosse teams and leagues should have an Emergency Action Plan in place for all games and practices. If an athlete experiences any major symptoms of a concussion, including loss of consciousness or decreasing neurological function, they should receive medical attention at once.

    5. Return to Physical Activity

    If a lacrosse player receives a concussion, their brain needs time to heal. Experts recommend lacrosse players who experience any of the signs and symptoms of a concussion refrain from playing the day of injury and until a health care professional deems they are fit to return to action.

    Signs a Lacrosse Players Has Been Concussed

    •          Athlete appears dazed or stunned
    •          Headache
    •          Balance or dizziness
    •          Unsure of game, score or opponent
    •          Blurry or double vision
    •          Sensitivity to light or noise
    •          A loss of consciousness (even briefly)
    •          Difficulty recalling events before or after hit or fall
    •          Nausea or vomiting

    How to Return to Play After a Head Injury

    US Lacrosse recommends a seven-step progression for returning to play and school after a concussion.

    • Rest
    • Return to school and/or daily non-athletic activities
    • Aerobic exercise
    • Lacrosse training, such as catching and throwing
    • Non-contact drills, like line drills
    • Controlled full contact activity, including scrimmages
    • Full return to play

    Since lacrosse is at its heart a full-contact sport, it’s crucial to implement a concussion management plan to protect players’ safety.

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    Enoch is a veteran lacrosse player. He has played on the same team for 20 years, and his teammates are like family to him. He's worked hard over the last two decades to get where he is today, playing in some of the best tournaments in North America with people that have become lifelong friends. Enoch loves pushing himself physically and mentally every time he steps onto the field, knowing that if he doesn't give 100% then there's always someone else who will take his place.

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