Concussion in sport: are new guidelines a game changer for primary care?

Salman et al present guidelines for concussion in sport in primary care. The clear benefits to individual, population, and planetary health from participation in physical activity and sport must be balanced against supporting individuals following injury. Over recent years, sport-related concussion...

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Published inBritish journal of general practice Vol. 73; no. 735; pp. 440 - 442
Main Authors Salman, David, Marino, Katie, Griffin, Steffan, Shafik, Andrew, Fitzpatrick, Dan, Majeed, Azeem, Vishnubala, Dane
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Royal College of General Practitioners 01.10.2023
Subjects
Athletes
Athletic Injuries - diagnosis
Brain Concussion - diagnosis
Brain Concussion - therapy
Concussion
Humans
Primary care
Primary Health Care
Rugby
Sports injuries
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Summary:Salman et al present guidelines for concussion in sport in primary care. The clear benefits to individual, population, and planetary health from participation in physical activity and sport must be balanced against supporting individuals following injury. Over recent years, sport-related concussion (SRC) and its potential sequelae have gained increasing interest and attention, and the current Rugby World Cup will hopefully illustrate the progress made in treating SRC more rigorously. SRC is common in high impact and collision sports, and is a condition many GPs will have seen.
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ISSN:0960-1643
1478-5242
1478-5242
DOI:10.3399/bjgp23X735009