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Commentary on "Physiotherapists' use of information in identifying a concussion: an extended Delphi approach"

Correspondence to:
Chris Milne, , Anglesea Clinic, PO Box 228, 3240 Hamilton, New Zealand; chris@angleseaphysioandsports.co.nz

Physiotherapists' use of information in identifying a concussion: an extended Delphi approach

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Players with concussion are often seen first by the team physiotherapist. Therefore, physiotherapists should be conversant with current guidelines regarding assessment and management of head injury. All team physiotherapists should be familiar with the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool [SCAT card], as described in the Prague Guidelines,¹ and use this as the basis for their clinical evaluation of head injured players. Ultimately, the responsibility falls back on the team doctor, who should see the player before he or she returns to competition.

1. McCrory P, Johnston K, Meeuwisse W, et al. Summary and agreement statement of the 2nd International Conference on Concussion in Sport, Prague 2004 Br J Sports Med 2005; 39: 196–204.[Abstract/Free Full Text]