2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-Questions and Answers: Concussion and the Team Physician

Questions and Answers: Concussion and the Team Physician

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The video features a panel discussion on various topics related to concussions and sports injuries. The panel of experts includes Dr. Mormon, Dr. Lee, and others. The audience asks questions about biomarker results, rehabilitation for concussed athletes, and the impact of subconcussive hits. The panelists provide insights based on their experiences and existing research. Some key points discussed include the time it takes to receive biomarker results, the need for practical biomarker testing methods, the importance of early and individualized rehabilitation for concussed athletes, the benefits of exercise in concussion recovery, the lack of data on subconcussive hits and lower extremity injuries, and the difficulty in determining the optimal number of concussions an athlete can sustain before it becomes unsafe to continue playing. The panelists emphasize the need for collaborative decision-making and individualized approaches in managing concussions.

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Jeffrey Bytomski, DO; Andrew Gregory, MD, FAAP, FACSM, FAMSSM; Bobby Jean Lee, PT, DPT, CSCS

Keywords

panel discussion

concussions

sports injuries

biomarker results

rehabilitation

subconcussive hits