AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course with CME-Concussion Treatment

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In this video, Jeannie Doprak, a speaker from the University of Pittsburgh, discusses the management and treatment of concussions. She emphasizes the importance of immediately removing athletes from play when a concussion is suspected, as delayed recovery is more common than second impact syndrome. Doprak explains that previous approaches of complete rest and isolation have been found to be less effective, and early submaximal exercise and mental activity are now recommended. She also highlights the use of vestibular and cervical therapy for certain symptoms, and briefly mentions pharmacologic management for mood, cognitive fatigue, and migraines. Doprak concludes by mentioning a new exit test for safely returning athletes to play.

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Presented by Jeanne Doperak DO

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Jeannie Doprak

University of Pittsburgh

concussion management

treatment of concussions

athlete safety