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National Action Plan for Sports Safety
Michelle Padgett, MS, ATC
Why this topic ?
MSBA Vision ProjectYouth Sports Safety Alliance
recommendations
Presentation Objectives
To inform you about the Youth Sport Safety Alliance its National Action Plan
To discuss the four types of injuries / illnesses that can be catastrophic or fatal
To review the Secondary School Student Athlete Bill of Rights
Youth Sports Safety Alliance (YSSA)
It is an alliance of multiple organizations Purpose- make youth sports programs
safer Created 2009 Currently there are 100+ members
National Assoc. of School Boards of Education National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals National Assoc. of School Nurses National Athletic Trainers Assoc.
Benefits of activity on health
Positive effects found on academic performance
US Dept. of HHS found Build and maintain bones and muscle Reduce the risk of obesity and chronic
disease Reduces feelings of anxiety and depression
The risk on injury in sports Increase in participation results in
increase injuries ER visits in recreational injuries
(including sports) in 5-14 year olds ER visits in organized & unorganized
sports in 5-14year olds ER visits in 12-17 year olds
Reduce / Prevent Cardiac Events Neurologic Injuries Environmental / Exertional Conditions Dietary/Substance-Induced Conditions
YSSA National Action Plan
Cardiac Events
Type of cardiac events in athletics Sudden cardiac death Commotio Cordis \kə-ˈmō-shē-ō-ˈkord-
əs\
Neurological Injuries
Type of neurological conditions in athletics
Traumatic brain injury Hematomas Concussions Secondary Impact syndrome
Cervical spine injuries
Environmental / Extertional Conditions
Environmental Conditions Exertional Conditions
Dietary / Substance-Induced Conditions Dietary needs
Adjustments should be made to a athlete diet Identifying and maintaining proper body
weight Supplements & energy drinks have no
regulation Other health Illnesses
Eating Disorders Substance Abuse Mental Health Illness
Athletes Bill of Rights #1
Student athletes have the right to be coached by individuals who are well trained in sport-specific safety and to be monitored by athletic health care team members.
Athletes Bill of Rights #2
Student athletes have the right to quality, regular pre-participation examinations, and each athlete has the right to participate under a comprehensive concussion management plan.
Athletes Bill of Rights #3
Student athletes have the right to participate in sports activities on safe, clean playing surfaces, in both indoor and outdoor facilities.
Athletes Bill of Rights #4
Student athletes have the right to utilize equipment and uniforms that are safe, fitted appropriately and routinely maintained, and to appropriate personal trained in proper removal of equipment in case of injury.
Athletes Bill of Rights #5
Student athletes have the right to participate safely in all environmental conditions where play follows approved guidelines and medical policies and procedures, with a hydration plan in place.
Athletes Bill of Rights #6
Student athletes have the right to a safe playing environment with venue- specific emergency action plans that are coordinated by the athletic health care team and regularly with local emergency personnel.
Athletes Bill of Rights #7
Student athletes have the right to privacy of health information and proper referral for medical, psychological and nutritional counseling.
Athletes Bill of Rights #8
Student athletes have the right to participate in a culture that finds “playing through pain” unacceptable unless there has been a medical assessment.
Athletes Bill of Rights #9
Student athletes have the right to immediate, on-site injury assessments with decisions made by qualified sports medicine professionals.
Athletes Bill of Rights #10
Student athletes have the right, along with their parents, to the latest information about the benefits and potential risks of participation in competitive sports, including accesses to statics on fatalities and catastrophic injuries in youth athletes.
Resources Korey Stringer Institute
http://ksi.uconn.edu/ Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association
http://www.moata.net/ Missouri State High School Athletic Association
http://www.mshsaa.org/SportsMedicine/ National Federation of State High School Assoc.
http://www.nfhs.org/ National Athletic Trainers’ Association
http://www.nata.org/Public http://athletictrainers.org/
National Athletic Trainers’ Association - Heat Stroke Form http://
www.nata.org/sites/default/files/Heat-Stroke-Treatment-Authorization-Form_0.pdf
Safe Sports School Award http://www.nata.org/safe-sports-school-award
Youth Sports Safety Alliance http://youthsportssafetyalliance.org/
Questions
Thank you!
michellep@smtcstl.com