Consensus StatementGiven that the nature of concussion is not uniformly understood among the athletic, educational and medical communities of professionals who work with youth, the Consensus Statement was developed to define concussion, discuss the features of concussion and outline the issues involved in return to play decisions. Read the Concussion in Sports Consensus Statement… |
Authors In October 2004, the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey assembled a committee of experts representing a range of disciplines related to youth sports, including physicians, trainers, therapists, coaches, researchers, brain injury specialists and administrators. This Concussion in Sports Committee, comprised of the following individuals, was responsible for composing the Consensus Statement: Barbara Geiger-Parker, Chair Robert Baly Jill Brooks, PhD Ronald J. Czajkowski Mike Finkelstein Nina Geier, MS, MPT, PT, ATC Gregg S. Heinzmann, EdM Phil Hossler, ATC Jane Millner Stephen Rice, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP, FACSM Ronald C. Savage, EdD Joanna Boyd Read History of Concussion Committee... Give Your Endorsement Organizations may support the Association’s Concussion in Sports Campaign and acknowledge their commitment to addressing concussions as a serious public health concern by endorsing the Concussion in Sports Consensus Statement. To request more information on the endorsement process, contact Joanna Boyd, Public Information and Education Coordinator at (732) 738-1002 or jboyd@bianj.org. |
Endorsed By American Academy of Pediatrics, New Jersey Chapter American College of Emergency Physicians, New Jersey Chapter Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey Brain Injury Association of America Brain Injury Association of New Jersey Medical Society of New Jersey New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians New Jersey Advisory Council on Traumatic Brain Injury New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance New Jersey Education Association New Jersey Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Council New Jersey Football Coaches Association New Jersey Hospital Association New Jersey Principal & Supervisors Association New Jersey SAFE KIDS New Jersey School Counselor Association New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association New Jersey State Safety Council New Jersey State School Nurses Association New Jersey Trauma Center Council The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey acknowledges all of the endorsing agencies above for their dedication to raising concussion awareness and protecting young athletes. |
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