Injury & Rehab Info
ImPACT Testing:
This is a computerized neurophysiological test to help determine normal brain function. This is a tool used to determine when an athlete is ready to return to play following a concussion. It is required for most athletes participating in sports at ZCHS. All ImPACT testing will be completed as a team once all cuts are made. Sports that do NOT require ImPACT testing include golf, tennis, cross country, track (except for hurdlers and pole vaulters), swimming (except for divers).
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Participation following an injury:
IHSAA Rule 9-14: Practice Attendance Required to Participate in a Contest
A student-athlete shall attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled practice sessions to be eligible for inter-school athletic competition. If, as a result of a school strike, student suspension, athletic suspension, health limitation or other similar reasons, a student shall fail to attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled practice sessions, such student shall be required to complete the following prior to participation:
- Attendance and active participation in preseason practices, if applicable;
- Attendance and active participation in four (4) school-supervised practice sessions of normal length, which shall occur on four (4) separate days prior to the day of the contest, if the student fails to attend and actively participate in more than four (4) but less than eleven (11) consecutive days of regularly scheduled practice
- Attendance and active participation in Six (6) school supervised Practice sessions of normal length, which shall occur on Six (6) separate days prior to the day of the Contest, if the student fails to attend and actively participate in more than Ten (10) consecutive days of regularly scheduled practice.
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Interpretation of Rule 9-14:
Days Missed # of Practices Required
5 to 10 4
More than 10 6
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Nutrition/Hydration: We will provide water for all the athletes for home games. Please send your child to practices with their own water bottle. Watch for weight loss of your athlete and be sensible about diet and exercise.
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Concussions: Any athlete exhibiting symptoms of a concussion will be required to see a doctor. Once cleared to return to participation, the athlete will be required to pass an appropriate return to play progression. More detail will be given out if this situation arises. If you have questions regarding ImPACT baseline testing, please email your athletic trainer or visit www.acaindiana.com. It is the responsibility of the athlete to discontinue participation and to self-report any symptoms of concussion to the athletic trainer as soon as they notice them. All athletes and parents should read the concussion fact sheets below for more information.
- Concussion Info for Parents
- Concussion Info for Athletes
- Concussion Return to Play
- Head Injury Care
- Indiana Concussion Law (SEA 93)
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Hygiene: Please remind your athletes about good hygiene. Athletes must shower as soon as possible after every practice and game. Athletes should not share towels (send one with your athlete), soap or deodorant. Please make sure they are bringing home their gear and properly disinfecting it on a weekly basis. It is helpful to send your athlete with disinfecting wipes to store in their locker for daily use. Washing hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water helps prevent the spread of infection.
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More resources:
- Heat Stroke Video - http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/korey-stringers-wife-on-heat-stroke-sports/?lumiereId=50109017&videoId=675de747-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759&cbsId=7375525&site=cbsnews
- St. Vincent Sports Performance Services - http://www.stvincent.org/sportsperformance/
- SVSP Nutrition Guide - http://www.stvincent.org/St-Vincent-Sports-Performance/Performance-Nutrition/
- Eating Disorders Help Guide - http://www.eatingdisordershelpguide.com/
For more information about any of the above topics, please contact the athletic trainer for your school.