Below is a short video presentation from Dr Kenny Duffy on the topic of concussion awareness for sport coaches. The presentation introduces what concussion is, the key signs and symptoms to look out for and what to do short and long term if you have a gymnasts who you believe to be concussed. The presentation includes a number of additional links which can be accessed below:
Should you require more information on this subject please contact the Scottish Gymnastics education team at coacheducation@scottishgymnastics.org
Concussion awareness support tools:
> Scottish Sports Concussion Guidance (2015)
> British Journal of Sports Medicine Concussion Pocket Booklet
> British Journal of Sports Medicine SCAT Assessment Tool
Concussion awareness articles and videos:
> BBC: Concussion in Rugby
> Epke Zonderland High Bar Fall in the Rio 2016 Olympics
> Ellie Downie Head Injury in the Rio 2016 Olympics
> Dutch Cyclist Annemeik van Vleuten after her crash in the Rio 2016 Olympics
