Sideline Concussion Management: What's Going On In That Tent?

Course Description: The presentation "Sideline Concussion Management: What's Going On In That Tent?" is an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of concussion management in sports. The speaker will introduce the current recommendations for concussion management and the differences between various organizations. The audience will learn about the specific management strategies for concussions, including the decision-making process involved in determining whether an athlete can safely return to play. The presentation will also explore the origin and history of the sideline evaluation tent in major sport organizations and its benefits to athletes, coaches, and medical staff. Throughout the presentation, the speaker will provide real-world examples of effective concussion management on the sideline, as well as potential challenges and obstacles that can arise.  BOC Domains of Athletic Training: Domain I - Risk Reduction, Wellness, and Health Literacy Domain II - Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis Domain Ill - Critical Incident Management Practice Gap: Despite the evolving landscape of concussion management in sports and the use of sideline evaluation tents, there is a practice gap among athletic trainers and other healthcare providers in understanding the current recommendations for concussion management and making informed decisions about returning athletes to play. This knowledge gap can lead to ineffective concussion management and potentially endanger the health and safety of athletes. Therefore, there is a need for continuing education and training on the evolving best practices and the decision-making process involved in determining whether an athlete can safely return to play after a potential concussion. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: To become familiar with the current recommendations for concussion management and how they differ between various organizations. To learn how the sideline management of various injuries, specifically concussions has evolved over the past decade. To understand the sideline algorithm for the decision to return to play or hold a potentially concussed athlete from activity. To learn the origin and the history of the sideline evaluation tent in major sports organizations. Clinical Bottom Line: The management of concussions on the sideline has evolved significantly over the past decade, and there are currently varying recommendations for concussion management between different organizations. It is important for physicians, athletic trainers, and other healthcare providers to understand the sideline algorithm for making the decision to return an athlete to play or hold them out due to a potential concussion. The use of sideline evaluation tents by sports organizations has become commonplace with the use of varying types of tents. Ultimately, effective concussion management on the sideline requires a thorough understanding of current recommendations and the ability to make informed decisions based on the individual athlete's presentation and circumstances. Summary Conclusions: Concussion management recommendations vary between organizations, and physicians should be familiar with current guidelines. Sideline concussion management has evolved to prioritize informed decisions about returning athletes to play. Proper concussion management requires a thorough understanding of each athlete's unique circumstances. Sideline evaluation tents have become standard in major sports organizations, providing benefits improved medical care and privacy. The presentation emphasizes the critical role of proper concussion management in ensuring athlete health and safety.

BIOGRAPHY Jeremy Gsell is in his 18th season as an athletic trainer for the Alabama football program and his sixth as director of rehabilitation services. In his primary role at Alabama, Gsell is charged with facilitating the long-term injury and post-surgical care and rehabilitation for all football student-athletes. This includes serving as the direct liaison to the Crimson Tide’s weight room and team physicians. He is the direct supervisor to the assistant football athletic trainers Matt Gorby and Paige Ruden as well as performance analyst Clay Keith. Prior to his arrival at Alabama, Gsell served as an athletic trainer at the University of Southern Mississippi for two seasons (2005 & 2006) where he was the Golden Eagles’ primary trainer for men’s basketball while assisting with football. His first stint at Alabama came as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the Crimson Tide football program from 2003-05. During his time at the Capstone, Gsell completed his master’s degree in sports management in 2005. Gsell spent a year interning with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts in 2002-03 where he covered practices, workouts and games while also overseeing inventory management. He assisted with the Colt’s daily rehab and athlete treatment. He is regular speaker at athletic training conferences, including the SEC Athletic Trainers Association, the Alabama state conferences for ALATA, ASMI and The University of Alabama Athletic Training Program. He serves as an adjunct professor at Alabama, teaching lab classes for principles of rehabilitation and reconditioning in athletic training. Gsell is a 2002 graduate of Salisbury University with a degree in physical education, concentrating in athletic training. A native of Rock Hall, Md., Gsell and his wife Dana have one son, Brayden.

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