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Continue Reading →Overview of Concussion
Concussion is a pathophysiological process that affects the brain as a result of a direct or indirect blow to the head. By definition, the symptoms of concussion seem to resolve spontaneously over the course of time and there appears to be limited structural damage to the brain.
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Continue Reading →Concussion Diagnosis & Management
The aim of immediate management is to stabilize the head-injured player.Any player who has lost consciousness should be treated as a neck as well as a head injury and should be removed from the field with head and cervical spine immobilized.
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Continue Reading →Computerised Testing
CogState Sport® is a computerised concussion test and management system for use by professional, elite and amateur athletes utilised in 50 countries worldwide. The CogState Sport screen is offered free as part of our concussion programme.
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Continue Reading →Find a Doctor
The sports physicians associated with Sports Concussion South Africa countrywide have experience in treating athletes from school to international level. In addition, each Sports Concussion Centre has an established network of consultant neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists and neuropsychologists.
Sports Concussion Programme
The latest in concussion management protocols and technology is available to South African schoolchildren and amateur athletes via The South African Sports Concussion® Programme.
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Emergency Assistance
IRB Concussion Management
Concussion Toolkit
No player should be cleared for play without seeing a medical doctor. Follow our free structured concussion rehabilitation protocols for optimal injury recovery and safe return to play.
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BokSmart Protocols
Download the BokSmart Concussion Protocols and other general information which addresses numerous topical issues around injury prevention, injury management, rugby safety and performance.
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