Reply to thread

Message: [QUOTE="Giddyup5, post: 4421256, member: 804"] It’s the coup coutrecoup phenomenon. It’s well documented and studied that concussions can happen without direct impact, though it is less common. Also, people need to stay in their lane or at least let the facts play out before speculating. UConn games are covered by an athletic trainer and then an orthopedic sports medicine physician. Generally, a surgeon though sometimes can be primary care sports medicine providers. I know and work with all of them. They are not responsible for concussion assessments. The staff neurologist (Dr. Alessi) does not attend all home games. When someone has a concern for a possible head injury, they are evaluated by the ATC and pulled. Athlete then get a SCAT (sports concussive assessment tool) exam on the sidelines. They can also receive an imPACT (immediate post assessment concussion assessment and cognitive test) which is compared to their pre-season responses. Together they are used as a guide to determine if someone had a concussion. Sometimes it’s obvious. Other times the data and evaluation is more subtle. Neurologists make the final decision/diagnosis. I assume he saw the neurologist today to make that determination. [/QUOTE]