Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy) / Concussion is one of the most common injuries in contact sports such as rugby
and hockey. Concussion awareness has dramatically increased over the last 20 years.
Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that often gets overlooked but can be fatal if not
taken seriously. Early diagnosis and appropriate management of concussion is vital for safely
integrating a player back into sport. Return to play guidelines serves to ensure the safety of
the players. Even though a few studies have investigated the knowledge of concussion and
the return to play guidelines amongst therapists, there are no South African studies focusing
on high school rugby and hockey players.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uwc/oai:etd.uwc.ac.za:11394/6225 |
| Date | January 2017 |
| Creators | Taft, St. John |
| Contributors | Ennion, L. |
| Publisher | University of the Western Cape |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Rights | University of the Western Cape |
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