We will accomplish this task by requiring our intramural supervisors and club presidents to complete an online training course and maintain competency through the ongoing review of educational material. The individuals that complete the training will have the authority to remove participants from competition, monitor their condition, recommend referral care, and call for emergency medical care. Instances of suspected concussions will be documented through the IPad injury report IM Supervisors will have at each game.
With regard to return to activity, it is the responsibility of the athlete to obtain the proper follow up care. This includes visiting a healthcare professional to determine when fully recovered. For IM sports, athletes must obtain a note from a physician clearing them before they can return to activity.
Intramural Sports
Staff:
- Heads Up Concussion training is accepted by the Michigan Department of Community Health. The concussion training is free and requires the individual to print a certificate to show they completed the training.
Intramural Supervisors
- Staff supervision by a IM supervisor is required for all IM competitions
- Katie Bigelow MS, AT, ATC will be on site or on call for IM competitions
Published Information:
- The concussion management plan will also be located on the Recreational Sports and Fitness Services web page.
- The assumption of risk information will also be located on the Recreational Sports and Fitness Services web page.
Concussion Information
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury altering brain functions typically for a temporary amount of time.
How does a concussion occur?
A concussion can occur from any hit to the body or head. A concussion typically occurs when a forceful blow results in rapid head movement leading to brain function alterations.
Signs and Symptoms of a concussion can include (can occur immediately or hours later):
- Headache
- Dizziness, lightheaded
- Nausea, vomiting
- Dazed, glazed appearance
- Lack of coordination or balance
- Feeling of being in a fog
- Emotional changes (e.g., both happy and sad)
- Amnesia (memory loss either after the event and/or prior to the event)
- Slowed response time (verbal or physical)
- Disorientation, confusion
- Altered vision (e.g., blurry vision or double vision)
- Dilated or unequal pupils
- Sensitivity to light
- Auditory changes (e.g., sensitivity to sound, ringing in the ears)
- Difficulty concentrating, recalling information
What should I do if I suspect I, or someone else, have sustained a concussion?
Stop activity, tell someone, and seek further medical attention.
Who at Recreational Sports and Fitness Services can I contact?
You can contact the Athletic Trainer or IM Supervisor. As of January 2017, all IM supervisors are to have completed the Heads Up concussion training. The athletic trainer will have the most knowledge on the management of concussions. Not all of these individuals have the authority to diagnose a concussion, but they all have the authority to withhold athletes from play if a concussion is suspected.
Where can I go for Medical Attention?
Follow up care and clearance from a physician can be achieved at the following locations:
Olin Health Center:
463 E Circle Drive
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 353-4660
MSU Sports Medicine:
4660 South Hagadorn Road
Suite 420
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 884-6100
Club Sports
Staffing requirements:
- New club sports president meeting
Mandatory for all presidents where athletic trainer will introduce himself and detail concussions
- Heads up Concussion training which is accepted by the Michigan Department of Community Health. The concussion training is free and requires the individual to print a certificate to show they completed the training.
Club team president
- Rec Sports Athletic Trainers will be on site or on call for home club competitions.
SWAY Medical
- High risk club sports must complete baseline concussion testing before their season starts competition
- The athletic trainer will hold baseline concussion testing days at the start of the fall semester every year. If a player is added in the middle of the semester or during the spring semester, it is the responsibility of the athlete to meet with the athletic trainer to complete the baseline test.
- The six teams that will be tested are:
- Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse
- Men’s and Women’s Rugby
- Men’s and Women’s Soccer
- If an athlete on one of the teams listed above is diagnosed with a concussion, they must re-take the test and test at their baseline level or better.
- After the athlete tests at their baseline level, they will complete a 5-day return to play protocol.
Published Information
Concussion Information
Recreational Sports and Fitness Services at Michigan State University requires that its members be aware of the risks associated with head injuries and concussions. It is the duty of the Athletic Trainer, club team president, and club sport athletes to serve a role in the prevention, recognition, and treatment of concussions. Information is provided below to assist with head injuries and concussions.
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury altering brain functions typically for a temporary amount of time.
How does a concussion occur?
A concussion can occur from any hit to the body or head. A concussion typically occurs when a forceful blow results in rapid head movement leading to brain function alterations.
Signs and Symptoms of a concussion can include (can occur immediately or hours later):
- Headache
- Dizziness, lightheaded
- Nausea, vomiting
- Dazed, glazed appearance
- Lack of coordination or balance
- Feeling of being in a fog
- Emotional changes (e.g., both happy and sad)
- Amnesia (memory loss either after the event and/or prior to the event)
- Slowed response time (verbal or physical)
- Disorientation, confusion
- Altered vision (e.g., blurry vision or double vision)
- Dilated or unequal pupils
- Sensitivity to light
- Auditory changes (e.g., sensitivity to sound, ringing in the ears)
- Difficulty concentrating, recalling information
What should I do if I suspect I, or someone else, have sustained a concussion?
Stop activity, tell someone, and seek further medical attention.
Who at Recreational Sports and Fitness Services can I contact?
You can contact the Athletic Trainer or club team president. As of September, 2017, all club presidents have completed the Heads Up concussion training. The athletic trainer will have the most knowledge on the management of concussions. Not all of these individuals have the authority to diagnose a concussion, but they all have the authority to withhold athletes if a concussion is suspected.
Where can I go for medical attention?
Follow up care and clearance from a physician can be achieved at the following locations:
Olin Health Center:
463 E Circle Drive
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 353-4660
MSU Sports Medicine
4660 South Hagadorn Road
Suite 420
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 884-6100