CONCUSSION MANAGEMENTWe practice in adherence with Colorado State Law (Senate Bill 11-040), CHSAA by-laws, Panorama Outreach Co ncussion Protocol, and Jefferson County High Schools policy when managing concussions. 1. After a suspected concussion, athletes must see a doctor for re-evaluation. **Our team doctor, Dr. Micheal or Dr. Kopp can see them quickly: Centura Sports Medicine: 720-321-8920 2. After the doctor clears them to begin a gradual return to play and the athlete is asymptomatic, the athletic trainer monitors the gradual 5-day return to play process. a. Day 1: light aerobic activity b. Day 2: increased aerobic and sport specific activity c. Day 3 non contact practice d. Day 4 full contact practice e. Day 5- full return to play (game play)
Our number one priority is maintaining the health and long term well-being of the student athletes. In treating concussions, Jefferson County is compliant with Colorado State Senate Bill 11-040, Jefferson County Public School’s Concussion Management Protocols, and Best Practice Concussion Management. Lakewood also follows CHSAA’s rules for concussions. CHSAA law states that after an athlete sustains a concussion or concussion-like event, they must see a medical doctor. Before an athlete can return to playing sports they need to have written clearance from a medical provider and complete a return to play protocol with the athletic trainer. Having your child suffer a concussion, no matter the severity, can be frightening and frustrating. Please read the materials provided below to ease such worries. |