High school rugby and hockey players' knowledge of concussion and return to play guidelines
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Date
2017
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Concussion is one of the most common injuries in contact sports such as rugby
and hockey. Concussion awareness has dramatically increased over the last 20 years.
Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that often gets overlooked but can be fatal if not
taken seriously. Early diagnosis and appropriate management of concussion is vital for safely
integrating a player back into sport. Return to play guidelines serves to ensure the safety of
the players. Even though a few studies have investigated the knowledge of concussion and
the return to play guidelines amongst therapists, there are no South African studies focusing
on high school rugby and hockey players.
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Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy)
Keywords
Concussion, Return to play guidelines, High school, Hockey, Rugby, Knowledge