Sports Medicine Advisory Committee
Concussion Rule Revised, Strengthened in High School Football
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 15, 2010) — Effective with the 2010 high school football season, any player who shows signs, symptoms or behaviors associated with a concussion must be removed from the game and shall not return to play until cleared by an appropriate health-care professional.
The concussion rule was one of 12 changes approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee at its meeting last month in Indianapolis. The rule changes subsequently were approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. Click here for complete NFHS Press Release.
WEBINARS:
Physical Forms (Feb. 2009)
Pre Participation Physical Forms (Feb. 2009)
Lightning Protocols (Mar. 2009)
Off-Season Conditioning (May 2009)
The Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (October 2009)
MISSION
The mission of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee is to ensure that all athletes from NMAA member schools are provided with sound and consistent medical expertise to enhance the safety of their athletic experience.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee is to review proposals and make recommendations to the NMAA’s governing body on all issues related to the health, wellness and injury reduction of member schools’ student-athletes.
OBJECTIVES
- Gather current data on health and safety related issues
- Educate, interpret, monitor and disseminate materials to students, coaches and administrators concerning medical issues related to sport.
- Assist the NMAA in researching sports medical issues and/or concerns.
- Assist in the development of guidelines related to sports medicine, in an effort to assist NMAA member schools with making informed decisions.
- Provide effective communication between professional organizations before rule changes (bylaws) are voted on.
- Proactively address new health and safety concerns.
- Develop a network of medical professionals dedicated to providing member schools with appropriate sports medical education and care.
COMPOSITION
The committee will be composed of medical personnel, educators and administrators from both the education and medical professions.
WEBINARS:
The NMAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee will host monthly webinars to provide important information to NMAA member schools. For more information, please contact Mindy Ioane at 505.923.3110.
DIRECTORY
Committee directory coming soon!
MINUTES
» Oct. 24, 2007
» June 23, 2007
» March 15, 2008
» September 20, 2008
» February 21, 2009
» June 5, 2009
» Oct. 29, 2009
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
NFHS 2009 Anabolic Steriods Position Statement
NFHS 2009 Concussion Brochure
NFHS 2009 Supplements Position Statement
NFHS 2008 Concussion Update
2009 Position Statement on Invasive Medical Procedures
2009 Concussion Statement in Zurich
ACL Injuries in the Female Athlete
The Dangers of Dehydration in Athletics
Treating The Acutely Injured Athlete
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Sports Participation
Pre-Participation Physical Exam
Promoting Effective Emergency Action Plans
IMPORTANT LINKS
NCAA Sports Medicine
National Federation Sports Medicine
New Mexico Athletic Trainers Association
Free CDC Tool Kit on Concussion for High School Coaches!
Life of an Athlete