I helped to moderate a STOP Sports Injuries tweetchat November 13, 2013. This month we focused football injuries and prevention. The post below is a summary of that discussion.
For those of you unfamiliar with tweetchats, people answer questions posed by the moderator and comment on other tweets using the hashtag specified – in this case #SportsSafety. This month’s chat was especially lively with tweets from great minds all over the world!
If you enjoy fast-paced discussions about important sports medicine, healthcare, and social media topics, join us for future #SportsSafety tweetchats. We usually hold these chats on the second Wednesday of each month. However, next month we’re going to be having a special edition tweetchat on Tuesday, December 3rd at 9 PM ET followed by our regular #SportsSafety tweetchat on Wednesday, December 11 at 9 PM ET.
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Tonight we are discussing #football injuries and prevention. Look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts. #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@SportsSafety Here. Athletic Trainer in So IL at high school. 3 years HS exp, 3 years NCAA exp, 6 years as FB player #AT4ALL #SportsSafety
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Let’s jump into the basics with Q1: What injuries do you commonly see in football practices and games? #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@SportsSafety concussions, blood, ankle sprains. #SportsSafety some sprains and strains.
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
A1: All types of football injuries – mild to severe; bruises, muscle strains, broken bones, torn ligaments, concussions #SportsSafety
Carrie Boan @carrie_boan
A1 ankle sprains, muscle cramping, pulls, concussion #SportsSafety
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RT @mnhopper1s @SportsSafety concussions, blood, ankle sprains. #SportsSafety some sprains and strains.
Nicholas DiNubile MD @drnickUSA
@SportsSafety I’m here too #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@EHHSsportsmed @SportsSafety I’d agreed. #SportsSafety Seems like a lot of hands this year and fingers this year..
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@mnhopper1s @SportsSafety Blood an important one. Cuts, bloody noses… W/o med staff, often few on sidelines know what to do #SportsSafety
Stephanie Davey @ssd_ATC
@SportsSafety We had multiple shoulder dislocations and subluxations this season #SportsSafety
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@drnickUSA Welcome, sir! Glad to have you again. #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@DrDavidGeier @SportsSafety Especially with our turf we see plenty of blood. #SportsSafety Quick wrap and get out of here! 😉
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RT @carrie_boan A1 ankle sprains, muscle cramping, pulls, concussion #SportsSafety
Shauna Happel @athlsportpsych
Knees and shoulders have seemed to be common injuries that I’ve seen in the training room this year. #SportsSafety
Nicholas DiNubile MD @drnickUSA
@SportsSafety Glad to be here. Always terrific info! #SportsSafety
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RT @athlsportpsych Knees and shoulders have seemed to be common injuries that I’ve seen in the training room this year. #SportsSafety
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@ssd_ATC @SportsSafety Good point. I think most of my under-20 shoulder surgeries have resulted from football injuries. #SportsSafety
Adam Bitterman @BittermanJAMB
Foot and ankle injuries in #football, the importance of wearing appropriate footwear #SportsSafety
John Inverarity @AliveandPure
@SportsSafety I would love to see athletes utilize Energy Healing. #SportsSafety #thebodycode
Stephanie Davey @ssd_ATC
@DrDavidGeier @sportssafety Most of the time its technique….or lack of #SportsSafety
Nicholas DiNubile MD @drnickUSA
A1- Knee injuries on the rise- both contact and non-contact. ? r/t surface, shoewear, training? #SportsSafety
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Following up on injury types with Q2: What injury prevention tips do you recommend to young football players? #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@DrDavidGeier @ssd_ATC @SportsSafety We only had a few shoulder issues this year. Less than last year IIRC. #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@SportsSafety A2: <13 DONT PLAY. #SportsSafety
CHS AthleticTraining @CHS_ATC
#SportsSafety A1: hands this year for sure (2 fx 4th MCs, 1 radial fx, several deep contusions) also strains, sprains, concussions.
Shauna Happel @athlsportpsych
I’m on the soccer team @northerniowa we share a training room w/ football so we get to see firsthand football related injuries #SportsSafety
Adam Bitterman @BittermanJAMB
@DrDavidGeier How often do you suspect/see visceral injuries during football? Sideline management? #SportsSafety
Stephanie Davey @ssd_ATC
@mnhopper1s @drdavidgeier @sportssafety It’s all we bloody had…not a single real knee injury #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@SportsSafety #SportsSafety A2: Crucial to hydrate. See what you hit. Be honest with coaches, parents, and med staff..
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@BittermanJAMB Fortunately I haven’t seen a serious one. And I’ve seen 2 posterior SC dislocations, so weird luck. You? #SportsSafety
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
A2: Proper equipment, helmet fitting well, gradual adjustment to heat, proper tackling techniques; could keep going a while… #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@ssd_ATC @drdavidgeier @sportssafety We had a fairly healthy season. 1 meniscus, couple broken bones. #SportsSafety ~5-6 concussions..
Adam Bitterman @BittermanJAMB
@DrDavidGeier Thankfully, same. Couple of kids who had the wind knocked out of them. #SportsSafety
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#SportsSafety MT @JSsportsmed our team does an excellent job with summer conditioning and weights. Really cuts down on muscle injuries.
Carrie Boan @carrie_boan
A2: proper warm-ups, stay hydrated, keep your body conditioned! #SportsSafety
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@BittermanJAMB I think there has to be a high level of suspicion. Send emergently to hospital if there is any question #SportsSafety
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#SportsSafety RT @EHHSsportsmed Conditioning/weight room and proper techs with all sports. Proper coaches teaching these specific techs
Stephanie Davey @ssd_ATC
@SportsSafety Good tackling Technique is huge #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
#SportsSafety Important to have med staff: AT, MD, EMS. And have EAP prepared. #AT4ALL #sportsemergency #EAP
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RT @ssd_ATC @SportsSafety Good tackling Technique is huge #SportsSafety
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RT @mnhopper1s #SportsSafety Important to have med staff: AT, MD, EMS. And have EAP prepared. #AT4ALL #sportsemergency #EAP
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@BittermanJAMB Interesting though. Has me thinking of ideas for articles. Spleen, kidney injuries not common but they do occur #SportsSafety
Nicholas DiNubile MD @drnickUSA
A2 Balanced year-round conditioning incl. strength, flexibility, core and esp agility w/ neuromuscular/proprioception training #SportsSafety
Carrie Boan @carrie_boan
@ssd_ATC @SportsSafety yes! tackling technique so important!! Trying to push @HeadsUpFB in youth for our area! #SportsSafety
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@carrie_boan Conditioning is a great point. Many kids report to summer practice completely out of shape #SportsSafety
Adam Bitterman@BittermanJAMB
Certain states mandate sideline physician, EMS, and ATC coverage PRIOR to starting a game. #SportsSafety #sportsemergency #EAP #safetyfirst
Dr. Juliet DeCampos @DrDeCampos
@SportsSafety A1 we are seeing more stress fractures, all races, all sports, boys and girls #SportsSafety
Alasdair Dempsey @ARDempsey
@carrie_boan @ssd_ATC @SportsSafety @HeadsUpFB from a rugby background its amazing to see the amount of bad technique in NFL #SportsSafety
Carrie Boan @carrie_boan
@drnickUSA totally agree – so many injuries due to muscular imbalance, lack of or improper training, stretching #SportsSafety
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MT @BittermanJAMB Certain states mandate sideline physician, EMS, and ATC coverage PRIOR to starting a game. #SportsSafety #sportsemergency
Adam Bitterman @BittermanJAMB
@DrDeCampos @SportsSafety What techniques/discussions do you use to rest a young athlete? How do you convince the parents? #SportsSafety
Alasdair Dempsey @ARDempsey
Sorry should say I’m here – Sports Injury research from Aus #SportsSafety
Dr. Juliet DeCampos @DrDeCampos
@SportsSafety Q2 Recommend appropriate nutrition and adequate breaks and rest. Heat education here in Florida #SportsSafety
Nicholas DiNubile MD @drnickUSA
A2- Younger athletes often do not take full advantage of the power of proper #nutrition in terms of recovery #SportsSafety
JS Sports Med @JSsportsmed
@BittermanJAMB @SportsSafety #SportsSafety agreed but most schools I deal with rely only on EMS
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Top notch stuff tonight, folks. Continuing w/ Q3: What rules are in place to keep youth football safe in your communities? #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@SportsSafety A3: Big thing at that level is to play kids of similar age and size #SportsSafety
Kirsten Schrader @SchraderKirsten
@SportsSafety A3 Gfellar-Waller act in NC helps with concussion awareness and safety. #SportsSafety
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RT @mnhopper1s @SportsSafety A3: Big thing at that level is to play kids of similar age and size #SportsSafety
Nicholas DiNubile MD @drnickUSA
A2 Kids (& parents) pushing to return to play w/ injuries- when still vulnerable–> worsening/chronic etc. #SportsSafety …
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RT @SchraderKirsten @SportsSafety A3 Gfellar-Waller act in NC helps with concussion awareness and safety. #SportsSafety
Carrie Boan @carrie_boan
@SportsSafety A3:I’ve only lived here briefly,I’m working on it. I’m astonished at the lack of safety measures in place here. #SportsSafety
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
RT @darrenrovell 58% say opinion of letting their children/future children play football has changed in the last 3 years #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@carrie_boan @SportsSafety I was ignored when I tried to contact youth FB org about concussions, etc #AT4ALL #SportsSafety #concussions
Carrie Boan @carrie_boan
@SportsSafety A3: I’m working on AED attainment, concussion education, @HeadsUpFB programs, conditioning/strengthening program #SportsSafety
Nicholas DiNubile MD @drnickUSA
A2- Forget the old 85% rule- they need to be BETTER than the 100% they were pre-injury! Find the weak-links and remove them. #SportsSafety
Adam Bitterman @BittermanJAMB
@DrDavidGeier @darrenrovell Has anyone asked @nflcommish if he would allow his kids to play? #SportsSafety
Kirsten Schrader @SchraderKirsten
@DrDavidGeier @darrenrovell @SportsSafety I wouldn’t let my kid play. I have seen too much! #SportsSafety
Carrie Boan @carrie_boan
@mnhopper1s @SportsSafety I had the same issue last year, I was told “kids this age don’t get concussions”. Unbelievable. #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@SchraderKirsten @DrDavidGeier @darrenrovell @SportsSafety Would you let your kid wrestle? Be a gymnast/cheerleader? #SportsSafety
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Thanks to @DrDavidGeier taking a good opp for our next topic – certainly of a big scope but a great audience for it. #SportsSafety
Nicholas DiNubile MD @drnickUSA
Re training, I tell young athletes-for every minute MichaelJordan was on the court he spent an hour behind scenes preparing #SportsSafety
Shauna Happel @athlsportpsych
Injuries can happen in any sport so don’t be afraid to have kids play in them. Just need proper safety precautions. #SportsSafety
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Q4: With #concussion discussions, etc. – should parents be concerned about letting their kids play football? Are you? #SportsSafety
Stephanie Davey @ssd_ATC
@SchraderKirsten @drdavidgeier @darrenrovell @sportssafety I would let my kid play, if I had one, if he did everything correct #sportssafety
Shauna Happel @athlsportpsych
@drnickUSA sport psychology is also a huge component of how athletes avoid/recover from injuries. #SportsSafety
JS Sports Med @JSsportsmed
@SportsSafety parents should be diligent in checking with school on their policies and procedures. #SportsSafety
Dr. Juliet DeCampos @DrDeCampos
@SportsSafety Q 3 size limit on ball carriers, mercy rule for talent inequity #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@SportsSafety #SportsSafety A4: I wouldn’t let him play until 13-14 years old. No need to play tackle FB any earlier..
JS Sports Med @JSsportsmed
@SportsSafety do they have proper medical staff 24/7, baseline testing, RTP protocol, return to learning protocol? #SportsSafety
Nicholas DiNubile MD @drnickUSA
Do you think the concussion issue has (or will) resulted in lower participation nationally in organized youth football? #SportsSafety
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@SportsSafety In the last few years, I’ve seen many more parents in my office concerned about their kids playing football. #SportsSafety
JS Sports Med @JSsportsmed
@SportsSafety proper coaching of technique and equipment management #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@SchraderKirsten @DrDavidGeier ha! I said when in college that my daughter would not be a gymnast d/t overuse injuries #SportsSafety
Hamish Ashton @p2pphysio
A4 I think the issue is not with regard to playing but recognition and treatment if receiving one. #SportsSafety
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
Pop Warner youth football participation drops; NFL concussion crisis seen as causal factor | ESPN http://geier.md/1bpGJKW #SportsSafety
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RT @JSsportsmed do they have proper medical staff 24/7, baseline testing, RTP protocol, return to learning protocol? #SportsSafety
Dr. Juliet DeCampos @DrDeCampos
@SportsSafety Q4 parents should be aware of need for follow up and possible schoolwork issues besides return to play #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s 11h
#SportsSafety @SportsSafety A4: Would my son play football? http://mnhopper1s.wordpress.com/2013/02/16/million-dollar-question-would-my-son-play-football/ … #AT4ALL Here’s my thoughts…
Carrie Boan @carrie_boan
A4:I’m concerned, parents should be. But I want them to support changing the “drop your head & drill ’em” culture of the sport #SportsSafety
Nicholas DiNubile MD @drnickUSA
A4: It’s a legitimate concern (see my last Q). Look how our perception of boxing has changed. Dramatic in 1 generation! #SportsSafety
Alasdair Dempsey @ARDempsey
Yes – Health Prof just need to make sure that educatio get out to ALL coaches (not just elite) #SportsSafety
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#SportsSafety MT @dklim14 I’m rethinking my decision to let my son play…probably not until HS. I’ve spoke with NFL alum who say the same.
Shauna Happel @athlsportpsych
So much emphasis on professional sports injury prevention seems to be overshadowing youth sport injury education #SportsSafety
Carrie Boan @carrie_boan
A4:Parents & coaches need education, support, more education. Injury happens in any sport. Prepare them to help prevent. #sportsSafety
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@mnhopper1s @SportsSafety Great post, Mike! #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@DrDavidGeier @SportsSafety Thanks doc! #SportsSafety
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That question could probably provide a whole night of convo – thanks for the short but sweet answers, everyone. #SportsSafety
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#SportsSafety RT @jayasports proper coaching and training of young players in regards to tackling. Lead with the shoulder, not the head.
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@mnhopper1s Just added your blog to my Feedly account so I don’t miss your posts. Great blog! #SportsSafety
Shauna Happel @athlsportpsych
@carrie_boan totally agree! sport safety education goes beyond just the athletes. Parents, coaches & medical staff included #SportsSafety
Adam Bitterman @BittermanJAMB
Parents must be educated on importance of pre-participation physicals and screening. Identify high risk athletes. #SportsSafety
JS Sports Med @JSsportsmed
@SportsSafety ImPACT baseline testing as we speak! #SportsSafety pic.twitter.com/bvJN1UAQS2
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@JSsportsmed @SportsSafety The most favorite thing for any athletic trainer! #SportsSafety Did 19 yesterday with girls BB and wrestling
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Seems we have reached the end of the hour…feels more like a minute. But the #SportsSafety hashtag never sleeps. Keep your tweets rolling!
Kirsten Schrader @SchraderKirsten
@SportsSafety @dklim14 And kids are bigger, stronger, faster, and even more fearless…or I an old…or both.#SportsSafety
Talon Athletics @TalonAthletics
#SportsSafety !
Dr. David Geier @DrDavidGeier
@BittermanJAMB Great point, Adam. Many parents treat it as a formality #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@ssd_ATC @jssportsmed @sportssafety #SportsSafety Frustrating getting them to listen and follow instructions. And I get bored…
Nicholas DiNubile MD @drnickUSA
@athlsportpsych And always always remembering/reminding-kids are not just small adults- different frames & different brains! #SportsSafety
Shauna Happel @athlsportpsych
Been working on a blog for class about sport psychology of athletic injuries feel free to check it out http://happelonsportpsych.blogspot.com #SportsSafety
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BIG thanks to everyone for chatting with us this eve – and for everything you do in the name of #SportsSafety in your locales!
Nicholas DiNubile MD @drnickUSA
@SportsSafety Thanks again for the forum! #SportsSafety
Shauna Happel @athlsportpsych
@drnickUSA “different frames & different brains” great way to put it! #SportsSafety
Mike Hopper @mnhopper1s
@JSsportsmed @ssd_ATC @SportsSafety 45 minutes? The 1st 30 of it gets spent telling them to shut up! #SportsSafety But we get thru it..
Adam Bitterman @BittermanJAMB
@SportsSafety Thank you! Hope to participate in future forums. #SportsSafety #sportsarefun
Carrie Boan @carrie_boan
@BittermanJAMB parents take it seriously after an injury, then they come with tail between legs for your help. frustrating #SportsSafety
Carrie Boan @carrie_boan
@SportsSafety Great discussion! Thanks! #SportsSafety
Alasdair Dempsey @ARDempsey
Loaded question – are pads and helmets bad for #sportssafety in American Football? Don’t have an answer just after thoughts
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Also: We are back in December with TWO chats. Special edition on December 3rd and our regular #SportsSafety chat the 11th. Both 9 PM ET.
AOSSM @AOSSM_SportsMed
ICYMI: The last hour included #SportsSafety tweets about youth football, and it was awesome. Check the feed for a recap of the conversation.
Adam Bitterman @BittermanJAMB
@ARDempsey @JSsportsmed @SportsSafety Clinical suspicion & recognition is key.Manpower is important to for multiple injuries. #SportsSafety
Adam Bitterman @BittermanJAMB
Convincing parents to rest their kid is half the battle with overuse injuries. #SportsSafety #sportsarefun
Hamish Ashton @p2pphysio
lesson learnt with soccer. Stopped heading at young age then saw more injuries when started. need to mature using the skills #SportsSafety
Dr. Juliet DeCampos @DrDeCampos
@BittermanJAMB @SportsSafety Rest by stopping offending activity, relative rest, discuss bad possibilities, future goals #SportsSafety
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