Caroline in Concussion Protocol

[UConnCat]

Unbelievable. Get well soon.

 

[Stinger92860]

Wearing soft helmets may be a good idea. Is this her 3rd in 2 years?

 

[CL82]

This is just getting surreal.

 

[Charliebball]

Seems like Caroline's head is magnetic to other people's elbows................I certainly wish her a quick recovery.............at least the timing of the injury was good as the next two games should be manageable without her on the court.........l.

 

[UConnCat]

Is this her 3rd in 2 years?

Second possibly. I say possibly because it is unclear if she had a concussion in February of last season. Geno said at one point last season that she didn't actually have a concussion.

 

[Jackalope]

In practice Monday??? Wasn't she icing her head at the Marquette game?

 

[JavaMan]

Wishing all the best to Caroline. Relaxation and optimism is the prescription. We need you back on the court at 100%. We'll wait...

 

[Fairfield Fan]

Didn't she get hit in the head two games ago? Wasn't she seen with an ice bag on the back of her head? And now an acknowledged concussion in practice? These are cumulative, and with each successive concussion, one can become concussed more easily.

So sad to hear this news. Really hope she gets back to normal soon, and isn't hurt again.

 

[PhillyCoach]

Wearing soft helmets may be a good idea. Is this her 3rd in 2 years?

Stinger has it right. There should be an all out search for a head covering/helmet/??? that gives some extra protection. No problem with using a face mask. I think all the big companies can come up with a product that can be used at all levels of play for anyone who wants to prevent an injury or make it almost required to wear something when you have your first concussion. Caroline should be first in line with her history.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Do the concussions cause permanent damage like in football?

 

[BB Dawg]

Do the concussions cause permanent damage like in football?

Not a Doctor. But I do know they are accumulative. They are not getting hit hard like the force of a football game. However, an elbow is an elbow and that certainly can concuss.

 

[Rb335]

Feel badly for her. She was starting to find a groove and get back into rhythm. Best wishes for a quick recovery.

Let’s hope some combination of Aubrey and Azzi are available for this road trip.

 

[Ozimoto]

I suspect they could based on severity. A concussion is a concussion regardless of the source of the injury.

 

[Conndog]

Wearing soft helmets may be a good idea. Is this her 3rd in 2 years?

Especially for practices! Still would like to know if injury was from a fall to the floor, an elbow to the head, or what exactly.

 

[Hayven]

Do the concussions cause permanent damage like in football?

Stanford had a star volleyball player medically retire after several concussions. It did not turn out well for Stanford, as she sued the school. Wishing the best for Caroline

 

[Conndog]

I know this thread is about Caroline’s concussion protocol, but could this lead to Azzi seeing some action sooner?

 

[SLY63]

Unbelievable

 

[MilfordHusky]

Stanford had a star volleyball player medically retire after several concussions. It did not turn out well for Stanford, as she sued the school. Wishing the best for Caroline

I believe they also had a basketball player, Jamie Carey, who was ruled out for her career by their medical staff, but wound up playing at Texas.

 

[UConnCat]

I know this thread is about Caroline’s concussion protocol, but could this lead to Azzi seeing some action sooner?

No. Azzi will play when she's ready and the availability of other players should be irrelevant.

 

[SLY63]

So if Azzi is out today, does that make 65 points (+ Ice) on the bench?

 

[dabears17]

I believe they also had a basketball player, Jamie Carey, who was ruled out for her career by their medical staff, but wound up playing at Texas.

Toni Kokenis, a Stanford guard, retired due to concussions back in 2012. Here is a link to an article about her experience and work Stanford football did on concussions last decade.

Damage Control

As public concern intensifies, Stanford bioengineers and clinicians join forces in a drive to understand and prevent concussions.

stanfordmag.org

Some information from the CDC about concussions:

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/providers/facts_about_concussion_tbi-a.pdf

 

[Topdawg]

I wish Caroline a speedy recovery.

 

[PacoSwede]

I believe they also had a basketball player, Jamie Carey, who was ruled out for her career by their medical staff, but wound up playing at Texas.

yup. carey went on to play in wnba i believe, she was good.

i think she might have sued stanford too ... or threatened to.

 

[OviedoFLHusky]

Oh --bleep-- (fill in extremely bad word).

Feel better soon, Caroline! Poor kid.