NFL’s Concussion Protocol Updated “Ataxia” A Prohibited Symptom

According to a statement made public on Saturday, the NFL and NFLPA’s investigation into quarterback Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins’ Concussion Protocol evaluation determined that both outside medical experts and the team medical staff adhered to the league’s concussion guidelines.

The NFL’s conclusion that “the outcome, in this case, is not what was intended when the guidelines were developed” is the most important one to remember.

After the Bills game, Tagovailoa gained widespread attention, but four days later, when he suffered a concussion after being tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Josh Tipou in the second quarter of a Thursday night game, the attention only grew more intense.
After receiving treatment at a hospital in Cincinnati, Tagovailoa travelled home with the Dolphins while sporting a neck brace. According to Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, Tagovailoa’s examinations for head and neck issues were negative.

The independent physician who treated Tagovailoa after he was hurt versus Buffalo was ultimately fired by the NFLPA.

Tagovailoa is still in the concussion recovery process and will miss the Dolphins’ subsequent away game against the New York Jets on Sunday. Additionally, he won’t be going to New Jersey with the club.

What Is The Updated Concussion Protocol

Before the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants game in London, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell made a hint about the move.

Ataxia has been added as a prohibited symptom to the league’s concussion protocol, which will take effect for Sunday’s Week 5 games. Any player exhibiting symptoms of ataxia, a neurological condition characterized by abnormalities of balance/stability, motor coordination, or disordered speech, is not permitted to continue playing.

The word “gross motor instability” has been substituted with “Ataxia,” which has also been added to the list of symptoms that would prevent a player from returning to the game. The other three are disorientation, forgetfulness, and unconsciousness.

According to the league and union’s announcement, the Protocol’s goal is to provide high-quality concussion care for every player, in which case “every medical practitioner engages in a meaningful and rigorous assessment of the player-patent.” In order to guarantee that our Protocol reflects the desired cautious approach to examining player-patients for potential brain injuries, the parties are still committed to reviewing it regularly.”

 

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