Dr Jon Patricios
Fifty shades of grey: concussion complexities and constructive conclusions
Authors: Jonathan Patricios,1,2,3 Michael Makdissi4,5
Concussion remains prominent in the medical and scientific literature but its assessment and management remain somewhat ‘grey’ and ill defined. The key issues related to concussion are widely discussed in the public arena. While these discussions should contribute to an improved understanding of concussion in the broader community, confusing messages are being driven by different agendas.
Comprehending concussion: evolving and expanding our clinical insight
Authors: Michael Makdissi,1,2,3 and Jon Patricios 4,5,6
Concussion in sport has been defined as a “complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by biomechanical factors.”1 The condition is characterised by “a graded set of clinical symptoms that may or may not involve loss of consciousness.”
World Rugby Player Welfare Myth-Busters
Player Welfare is World Rugby’s number one priority and in a Rugby World Cup year there is significant focus, speculation and assumption regarding rugby’s approach to injury prevention and management, particularly concussion. Here are some of the most common opinion statements and some simple evidence-based responses to bust the myths in what is a complex and often emotive topic.
Rugby player died from brain injury a month after heavy tackle, inquest hears
Sarah Chesters, 23, of Stoke-on-Trent, walked off pitch after tackle and carried on working for weeks in her job with campaign group Women in Sport.
Brush up on the A to Z of rugby and concussion
CONCUSSION and rugby go hand-in-hand. It’s part of the game and you can make a full recovery with the correct treatment. However, repeated knocks left untreated can have serious consequences, as club rugby player Alton Jacobs (29), from Buffeljagsrivier in the Western Cape, discovered. (you.co.za 20 AUGUST 2015)
World Rugby Player Welfare Myth-Busters
Player Welfare is World Rugby’s number one priority and in a Rugby World Cup year there is significant focus, speculation and assumption regarding rugby’s approach to injury prevention and management, particularly concussion.
World Rugby & concussion: Keeping ahead of the game, leading in sport.
There has been a great deal of attention and debate about concussions recently, much of it emotionally charged and often not backed by evidence. The fact is, concussion is the number one priority for player welfare in rugby today.
Player Fact Sheet: World Rugby/NZ Rugby/Auckland University of Technology RugbyHealth project
To assess the benefits, and some areas of concern, related to longterm physical and psychological health effects of playing elite rugby (ER), community rugby (CR), and noncontact sport (NC) (i.e. cricket and hockey).
World Rugby & New Zealand Rugby welcome long term health study outcomes
World Rugby and New Zealand Rugby welcome the results of a wide-ranging independent study, researching the long-term physical and psychological health effects of playing elite rugby, community rugby and non-contact sports.
King-Devick Test for Concussion
Authors: Various Sources, referenced within article.
Concussion, particularly in relation to sports and combat activities, is increasingly recognized as a potential cause of both short- and long-term neurologic sequelae. This review will focus on the neuro-ophthalmologic findings associated with concussion, the current tests for concussion, and the potential for visual performance measures to improve our detection and assessment of concussions.
