Best Practice Case Studies-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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Edition 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