CLUBS have recently been distributed resources covering the Management of Concussion in Australian Football.
These guidelines, developed by the AFL Medical Officers in conjunction with world leading concussion researchers, provide practical information for clubs and trainers on how concussion injuries occurring at community level football should be managed.
Concussion Management, as a topic, is covered at training courses for, not only trainers, but also coaches.
EFL CEO Phil Murton says the EFL will continue to be guided by the AFL Guidelines with regards to the management of concussion.
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“With the quality of doctors and researchers involved, the Australian Football industry is at the forefront of world research into the issue of concussion in sport,” he said.
“The policies and programs are based on world expert consensus for the management of concussion with the information that is currently available.
“Our message to players, coaches, trainers and parents is that while there is no need for alarm, there is a need for everyone involved in contact sports to become more educated with regards to concussion and how it should be managed.”
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Working with league sponsor Ekera Urgent Care, the EFL established a service for clubs and players in 2013, which includes a comprehensive Scat 3 evaluation of players suspected of concussion and a return to play plan.
“A clear message in all the research and recommendations on the management of concussion is that professional medical advice should be sought if at all in doubt on whether or not a concussion injury has occurred,” Murton said