Update on Sports-Related Concussion

This lecture will discuss the current state of knowledge related to sport-related concussion (SRC) diagnosis, assessment, and treatment goals based on the latest Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport from the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport (Amsterdam 2022). The aim is to increase awareness of the symptoms of SRC and cause changes in practice that will have a positive impact on patients affected by SRC.

Objectives:

• Define concussion including the pathophysiological changes that occur
• Describe parts of the new Sport Concussion Assessment Tool, 6th Edition (SCAT6) and the new Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool 6 (SCOAT6) from the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport (Amsterdam 2022)
• Compare/contrast Adult and Pediatric concussion assessment tools
• Define a safe return to play (and learn) protocol for an athlete after a concussion

Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates is program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.