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GAA To Pilot Programme To Tackle Concussion In Players.

Monday, 28 June 2021 at 17:01

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

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Its goal is the rapid diagnosis.

The GAA is to tackle the issue of concussion with the introduction of a new baseline testing system.

The pilot scheme will be adopted for the remainder of the 2021 inter-county championships, and all of the 2022 editions.

Its goal is the rapid diagnosing and treatment of players with concussion.

.@UPMCinIreland has joined with the #GAA and Gaelic Players Association to introduce a pilot programme on concussion baseline testing – with the goal of rapidly diagnosing and treating concussions in players. #GAABelong
— The GAA (@officialgaa) June 28, 2021

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