Proceedings from the Ice Hockey Summit III: Action on Concussion
Aynsley M Smith1, Patrick A Alford2, Mark Aubry3
1Sports Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Current Sports Medicine Reports
|January 10, 2019
Summary
The Ice Hockey Summit III identified key actions to reduce concussions in hockey. Recommendations include creating a data bank, eliminating body checking in youth leagues, and implementing objective diagnostic tests.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Sport-related concussion (SRC) poses significant risks in ice hockey.
- Previous evidence necessitates updated scientific understanding and actionable strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present updated scientific evidence on concussions in ice hockey.
- To establish prioritized action plans and policies for concussion management.
- To address SRC epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and integration of care.
Main Methods:
- Convened the Ice Hockey Summit III with 155 multidisciplinary professionals.
- Reviewed 40 scientific presentations on concussion in hockey.
- Facilitated attendee voting to prioritize action items for policy and care.
Main Results:
- Prioritized action items include establishing a national/international SRC database.
- Recommendations involve eliminating body checking in Bantam youth hockey and expanding behavior modification programs.
- Key actions also include enforcing penalties for fighting and mandating baseline and point-of-care diagnostic tests.
Conclusions:
- Expedient implementation of prioritized action items is crucial.
- These measures aim to reduce the risk, severity, and consequences of concussion in ice hockey.
- The summit provides a framework for evidence-based policy and clinical practice improvements.
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