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2010-11 Wrestling Points of Emphasis

2010-11 Wrestling Points of Emphasis. 2010-11 NFHS Wrestling Points of Emphasis. Concussion Recognition and Management- Communicable Diseases- Fleeing the Mat-. Concussion Recognition and Management.

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2010-11 Wrestling Points of Emphasis

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  1. 2010-11 Wrestling Points of Emphasis

  2. 2010-11 NFHS Wrestling Points of Emphasis • Concussion Recognition and Management- • Communicable Diseases- • Fleeing the Mat-

  3. Concussion Recognition and Management • A concussion is a brain injury that results in a temporary disruption of normal brain function- • A concussion occurs when the brain is violently rocked back and forth or twisted inside the skull as a result of a blow to the head or body- • Neither referees, nor coaches, are expected to “diagnose” a concussion, as that is the job of an appropriate health-care professional- • Referees, coaches and administrators are being asked to make all efforts to ensure that concussed athletes do not continue to participate-

  4. Concussion Recognition and Management • The referee is not responsible for the evaluation or management of the athlete after he or she is removed from competition- • If an appropriate health-care professional on the mat determines that the athlete HAS NOT suffered a concussion, the athlete may return to competition- • If there is no appropriate health-care professional available to evaluate the athlete, the athlete SHOULD NOT be allowed by the coach to return to competition- • Athletes with continued concussion symptoms are at significant risk for recurrent, cumulative and even catastrophic consequences of a second concussive injury-

  5. Concussion Recognition and Management

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