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Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport The 6th ...
Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport The 6th International Conference
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The 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport, held in Amsterdam in October 2022, led to the latest consensus statement on sport-related concussions (SRC). This new statement builds on previous versions by incorporating emerging scientific insights and updating recommendations for the prevention, assessment, and management of SRC. Over a three-year period, systematic reviews and expert panels spearheaded the creation of updated clinical assessment tools, including the Concussion Recognition Tool-6 (CRT6), Sport Concussion Assessment Tool-6 (SCAT6), and a new Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool-6 (SCOAT6). <br /><br />The statement emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary approaches and considers unique scenarios, such as concussions in para athletes and the potential long-term effects of SRC, including neurodegenerative diseases. It stresses the development of individual, context-adapted recommendations based on geographical, structural, and cultural differences, while noting that recommendations are meant to inform, not prescribe, clinical practice.<br /><br />Key updates include improved assessment methodologies, incorporation of the athlete's perspective, and ethical considerations. New prevention tactics highlight the role of policy and rule changes, such as body checking elimination in youth ice hockey, and the efficacy of protective equipment like mouthguards. Additionally, neuromuscular training in exercises is recommended for specific sports to reduce concussion risks.<br /><br />Return-to-learn and return-to-sport guidelines have been revised, promoting early, but carefully monitored, return to cognitive and physical activities. Emphasis is placed on understanding the individual characteristics affecting recovery to tailor rehabilitation and treatment. Finally, the statement acknowledges the current gaps in research and calls for further studies, focusing particularly on children, gender-specific responses, and inclusion of historically underrepresented groups.
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3rd Edition
Related Case
3rd Edition, CASE 39
Topic
Neurology
Keywords
3rd Edition, CASE 39
3rd Edition
Neurology
concussion
sport-related concussions
consensus statement
assessment tools
Concussion Recognition Tool-6
multidisciplinary approaches
prevention tactics
return-to-sport guidelines
neurodegenerative diseases
research gaps
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