Concussion Management

 

 


Board Rule 4734-8-09 governs Concussion Management. The rule places concussed individuals into two categories:

 

 

 
General Population

Any individual who does not meet the definition of a youth sports participant.

Concussion Management of the General  Population

Any licensed chiropractic physician who assesses, diagnoses, and/or treats any member of the general population must do so in accordance with nationally accepted standards and guidelines and must maintain a level of continuing education that keeps pace with the evolving topic of concussion management.

General Population FAQs
 
Youth Sports Participants

Individuals who participate in sports activities organized by a youth sports organization.

Youth sports organization is a public or nonpublic entity that organizes an athletic activity in which athletes are not more than nineteen years of age and are required to pay a fee to participate in the athletic activity or whose cost to participate is sponsored by a business or nonprofit organization.

Concussion Management of Youth Sports Participants

*Ohio licensed chiropractic physicians may only make assessments and/or grant clearance to a youth sports participant to return to play under the following conditions:
 
  • In consultation with an MD or DO;
  • Pursuant to the referral of an MD or DO;
  • In collaboration with an MD or DO;
  • Under the supervision of an MD or DO.

*A licensee is exempt from the MD/DO consultation, referral, collaboration and supervision requirements if he or she currently possesses any of the following credentials:
 
  • Diplomate in chiropractic neurology recognized by the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (DACNB);
  • Diplomate in chiropractic sports medicine recognized by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP) or the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology (DIBCN);
  • Certified chiropractic sports physician recognized by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians AND listed on the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians National Concussion Registry (CCSP/ACR).

Youth Sports Participants FAQs
 

 

 

 

CONTACT

Elizabeth N. Moore, Executive Director
77 South High Street, 16th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
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