INJURY

WEDNESDAY INJURY CLINIC INFORMATION - ALLEN HS

• AHS Sports Injury Information - LINK

• Be there at 7:15AM for treatments starting at 7:30AM

• Allen HS Football Athletic Facility 

• Enter South Entrance by baseball scoreboard

• No clinic the last Wednesday of each month 

SATURDAY INJURY CLINIC INFORMATION - DR. WALTER - LINK

Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, Suite 240 - South Entrance

6020 West Parker Rd. (West of Dallas North Tollway) 

• 8:00AM

• Does not see concussion injuries

• www.txorthopaedic.com

• Free evaluations, but charges may occur if further testing or accessories are needed

• Must be accompanied by an adult

COVID PROTOCOL PER UIL GUIDELINES - Link

Students Who Have COVID-19

As provided in this Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Rule, school systems must exclude students from attending school in person who are actively sick with COVID-19, who are suspected of being actively sick with COVID-19,  or who have received a positive test result for COVID-19, and must immediately notify parents if this is determined while on campus.

• Parents must ensure they do not send a child to school on campus if the child has COVID-19 symptoms or is test-confirmed with COVID-19, until the conditions for re-entry are met.  See the DSHS rule for more details, including the conditions for ending the exclusion period and returning to school.

• In addition to the criteria and processes described above, a student who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 must receive clearance from a physician, or a physician-approved delegate prior to returning to participation in UIL marching band or athletic activities.

CONCUSSION PROTOCOL

WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?

A concussion is a disturbance in the function of the brain caused by a direct or indirect force to the head or body. It results in a variety of symptoms (like some listed below) and may, or may not, involve memory problems or loss of consciousness.

Go to the hospital immediately if any of these signs are visible: 

• Worsening headache

• Very drowsy

• Can't recognize people in places 

• Vomiting 

•  Confused 

• seizures

• Unsteady 

•  Slurred speech 

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

• Any athletes suspected of having a concussion should be removed from play for the remainder of the game and seek medical evaluation by a physician prior to return to play. 

• The best guideline is to note symptoms that worsen and behaviors that seem to represent a change in your son / daughter. If you have any questions or concerns about the symptoms you are observing, contact our impact recommended physicians for instructions, or seek medical attention at the closest emergency department. 

• A person with a concussion may:

• Use acetaminophen, Tylenol, for headaches

• Use ice pack on head and neck as needed for comfort

• Eat a light diet

• Go to sleep

• Rest (no strenuous activity or sports)

• There is no need to:

• Wake up every hour

• Test reflexes

• Stay in bed

DO NOT:

• Drive while symptomatic

• Exercise or lift weights

• Use computer, play video games or phone time

• Watch TV for long periods of time

• Take ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications

Lights Out on Electronics

The use of computers, TV and phone, including texting, can delay the brain's healing process. restriction from using these items as well as avoidance of concerts and loud music may improve healing time. During the next few days, limit TV time, violent programs, video games, and most reading.

Academic Accommodations

The school administrators (principals, counselors, and teachers) should be contacted and informed that the student athlete has sustained a concussion. Request “academic accommodation "such as excused from classes and homework for a few days. This should occur until the symptoms diminish. Please remind your child to check in with the school nurse prior to going to class on the first day he or she returns to school. 

 Your child must follow up with the school's athletic trainer (coach at the middle school level) and should be restricted from participating until the symptoms resolve, they have completed the five-step progression protocol, and a physician has cleared them to return to play. Return to play should be gradual and increase in stress over a period of a few days. If signs and symptoms return with workouts, then restrict from exercise until the athlete is able to work out without symptoms returning.

Physicians recommended neural cognitive testing as a tool to determine safe return to play timelines. This online test is easily implemented in the office of a physician certified in ImPACT-certified physician, and for more information about sports therapy, call the Allen ISD Athletic Training Staff. 

Treatment steps: your child must follow up with an impact credentialed physician within 24 to 48 hours post-injury. If your child follows up with a non-credentialed impact physician, he/she will be out of competition for a minimum of 3 weeks prior to Allen ISD policy. All athletes must complete the five step return to play progression protocol and have a physician's release before returning to play. The athlete will not return to play until the UIL / Allen ISD concussion management protocol and return to play release form is signed by the position, the parent and athletic trainer per state law and is on file with the Allen ISD athletic trainers.

RETURN TO PLAY:

Allen ISD Return to play protocol follows a stepwise process with the athlete meeting the following criteria; 

a. Athlete is symptom free @ rest and with cognitive exertion. 

b. Post Impact Test: Scores are within normal range of baseline test 

c. Written Clearance for Progression to Activity by a Licensed Physician with ImPACT Credentials 

d. Successful Completion of Stepwise Return-To-Play Progression program. ( 5steps) 

Note: If student-athlete so chooses not to use a ImPACT Credentialed Physician the student-athlete must wait 2 weeks, be symptom free, have written physical clearance and follow the stepwise Return-to-Play progression prior to return to play. 

ImPACT Certified Physicians 

James C. Sterling, MD

BaylorScott & White

BSWSportsConcussion.com

469-800-9356

Allen ISD ImPACT Home Concussion Instructions

Allen ISD Return to Play - Parent-Physician Release