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Walsh Jesuit follows protocols mandated by both Cleveland Clinic as well as the OHSAA when dealing with concussion care. Although each concussion is different and is treated as such, some aspects remain constant.
At any time, when a student is suffering or reports concussion like symptoms, they are immediately held out of activity. Signs and symptoms of concussion can be found at the Centers for Disease Control link here: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_symptoms.html
Once removed from sport, our athletes may be placed in a ‘concussion protocol’ which is based on their individual symptoms. First goal is a reduction and then elimination of symptoms. In most cases, no activity or exercise will resume until resolution of symptoms or until exercise is prescribed by a physician after an evaluation is completed.
Once symptoms resolve, or athlete has seen a doctor, return to play progression may begin. The return to play protocol may differ depending on doctor or hospital but will follow the same basic guidelines. At Walsh Jesuit, a general guideline of a protocol is as follows, although again, may be adjusted to meet the guidelines of the treating physician.
Once the protocol is started, the athlete will complete each of these steps (see below). Depending on variables such as symptomology, history and treating physician, steps will be adjusted to progress or step back, to fit the individual’s needs. This step by step protocol is necessary to ensure that symptoms are not “triggered” and athlete is ready to progress to the next phase.
Please remember that these steps are only a guideline. At any time, we reserve the right to alter this plan depending on what the physician or athletic trainers deem best for the athlete. For example, Step 4 could be adjusted to a full practice limiting contact and then the next day a full practice with contact before moving to step 5.
Please remember that these steps are only a guideline. At any time, we reserve the right to alter this plan depending on what the physician or athletic trainers deem best for the athlete. For example, Step 4 could be adjusted to a full practice limiting contact and then the next day a full practice with contact before moving to step 5.
Once entered in the Concussion Protocol, an athlete will not be allowed to return to activity before receiving clearance from a Physician.
Walsh Jesuit does utilize the Impact Concussion Testing System. This is used as a tool to monitor the progression of the condition, but not as a “test” to ultimately determine the athlete’s ability to return to activity. It is but one tool in the process of evaluation.
In all cases, we encourage parent involvement. At any time, if you have questions or feel that something is being missed, please feel free to contact us. More information on athletics and concussion can also be found on the Ohio High School Athletic Association website under the Sports Medicine Tab found at www.ohsaa.org.
Under no circumstance will the athlete be allowed to return to activity without the approval of both the athletic trainer and treating physician.
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