ATHLETIC TRAINING HOMEPAGE

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Resources for Parents:

2/1/08 IMPACT PROGRAM INFORMATION: Concussion Management
The nata position statement can be found at this address:
http://www.nata.org/statements/position/concussion.pdf

The Prague summary can be found at this address:
http://www.athletictherapy.org/docs/PragueConcussionArticle.pdf

GENERAL HEAD INJURY/CONCUSSION INFORMATION:

NY Times article: Girls Are Often Neglected Victims of Concussions (10/3)

CDC information page on head injuries and concussions, including a short video that every parent of every athlete should watch

Lewis Mills Standing Orders concerning the care & treatment of a head injury that results in a concussion

American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Head Injuries

GENERAL TRAINING INFORMATION:

10/19 State of CT Department of Public Health: MRSA Facts for Schools
Coaches will be ensuring that athletes wash their hands, cover their wounds, and not share personal items and towels. For questions about MRSA, please contact your local physician, the local health department or the State Department of Public Health (860) 509-7994.

Resources for the Athlete:

Try the NATA (National Athletic Trainer Association) for a lot of good information

Here are a few of their pages:
Parents and Coaches Guide to Dehydration and other Heat Illnesses in Children
Strains, Sprains and Contusions
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation
Overuse Injuries

Resources for Coaches:

Free CDC kit on head injuries/concussions. It includes the following:
A concussion guide for coaches:
A coach’s wallet card on concussion for quick reference;
A coach’s clipboard sticker with concussion facts and space for emergency contacts;
A fact sheet for athletes in English and Spanish;
A fact sheet for parents in English and Spanish;
An educational video/DVD for you to show athletes, parents, and other school staff;
Posters to hang in the gym or locker room; and
A CD-ROM with additional resources and references.