Concussion is a bigger deal than most coaches and parents realise, and the evidence coming out of the NFL and AFL is hard to ignore. Jacob attended the AFL concussion symposium in February 2017 and brings back what every athlete, parent and coach actually needs to know. We also cover the Headcheck app and why it should be on every sideline phone.
Show notes
- The AFL put on a stellar symposium on all things concussion in February 2017 and Jacob was lucky enough to attend. You can check out all the videosfrom the lectures and Q&A sessions here on the AFL website
- For concussion management, we strongly recommend parents download the Headcheck app to be able to instantly test athletes suspected of concussion
- And lastly, the book and movie concussion is an interesting read/watch on the startling new evidence coming from the NFL and the politics which is slowing its mainstream acceptance. (personally, the book is better - Jacob)