Consultant in Sports & Exercise Medicine Head of Sports Medicine, sportscotland Institute of Sport, British Olympic Association Chief Medical Officer
What does it take to get the national agency for sport, three sports governing bodies, universities and academic leaders, a national health service, a government and a concerned parent together? A topic as important as concussion in sport! Whilst organisations can lend a helping hand and provide much valued resources, it takes people to drive and innovate. Scotland has led for the past 9 years in developing one set of guidelines for all who are active and enjoy sport. If In Doubt Sit Them Out has now been adopted across the whole of the UK and with our Australian and Kiwi cousins. Today’s launch of the third iteration of the guidelines sees an improvement how we should recognise and remove anyone suspected of a concussion, how the brain of a child or an adult should be respected in the same way with rest, recuperation, rehabilitation and return to normal life and sport, how we should be more aware of the impact on women and girls as well as those of us who enjoy sport and live with a disability. Read about it, learn and tell others know about it. Collaboration is key 🙌 Jonathan Hanson Alastair Nicol Willie Stewart Dr Stephanie Adams Katy Stewart James Robson John MacLean Jonnie Gordon DAVID PUGH Karen Barclay Sir Gregor Smith The University of Edinburgh University of Stirling University of Glasgow sportscotland institute of sport sportscotland Scottish Rugby Scottish Football Association Camanachd Association NHS 24 & many more
#IfInDoubtSitThemOut | The Scottish Sports Concussion Guidance has been updated, with key changes reflecting the latest research advances in sports concussion. The new guidance, published today, details the recommended stages in managing concussion in grassroots sports, from awareness of possible concussion symptoms through to the graduated return to sport. The team of experts behind the guidelines includes representatives from The Scottish Government, Scottish Rugby, Scottish Football Association, The University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of Stirling and the sportscotland institute of sport. Head of Sports Medicine at the sportscotland institute of sport, Dr Niall Elliott, said: “Our understanding of concussion continues to evolve. The latest guidance reflects the most recent advances in the area and is a significant landmark of the work being done in Scotland to raise awareness of the serious issue of concussion in sport.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e_d8Rpwv
