NCAA college wrestling panel approves concussion proposal
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by by Greg Johnson, NCAA.com
Rule will permit an unlimited amount of time to examine wrestlers
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a rules change that allows medical personnel an unlimited and unimpeded amount of time for concussion evaluation of wrestlers, beginning in the 2016-17 season.
Additionally, in cases of uncertainty, the medical staff will have the ability to remove participants from the wrestling area to perform a concussion evaluation. Panel members have asked that these medical evaluations be tracked in order to determine how often this rule is applied and the time it takes to perform an adequate evaluation.
During the evaluation, the match will be suspended until a decision is rendered by the medical professional. The referee, the coaches of both participants and the noninjured wrestler are required to remain on the mat during the evaluation.
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The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a rules change that allows medical personnel an unlimited and unimpeded amount of time for concussion evaluation of wrestlers, beginning in the 2016-17 season.
Additionally, in cases of uncertainty, the medical staff will have the ability to remove participants from the wrestling area to perform a concussion evaluation. Panel members have asked that these medical evaluations be tracked in order to determine how often this rule is applied and the time it takes to perform an adequate evaluation.
During the evaluation, the match will be suspended until a decision is rendered by the medical professional. The referee, the coaches of both participants and the noninjured wrestler are required to remain on the mat during the evaluation.
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