Return2Play’s Dr Sam Barke discusses Steve Smith’s Ashes concussion
On Sunday 18 August 2019 Australian cricketer Steve Smith’s concussion lead to the first ever use of a concussion substitution in international test cricket. Following a ball to the neck while batting on Saturday, Steve Smith was removed from play to undergo medical checks for concussion but was later returned to the field. The following […]
Return2Play partner with Lewis Moody’s ‘Mad Dog’ Sports
England rugby star’s ‘Mad Dog’ programmes partner with Return2Play to ensure concussion welfare of school children. Lewis Moody’s ‘Mad Dog’ state school rugby programmes, confirm their new partnership with Return2Play, to benefit and help manage each player and their injury welfare, including concussions. In 2016, England’s Rugby Football Union introduced new protocols to safe guard […]
Return2Play Feature on BT Sport’s ‘Rugby Tonight’
There is absolutely no doubt that managing concussion properly significantly reduces risk and that is the message that needs to be pushed out at all levels of the game.– “Dr.Barke” On February 27th 2019, Return2Play’s Medical Director, Dr Sam Barke, was invited to appear live on BT Sport’s ‘Rugby Tonight’ programme. Dr Barke was interviewed by the […]
Q&A with Dan Mugford
Return2Play spoke with Plymouth fly-half Rugby Dan Mugford. Having suffered with concussion we spoke to Dan about his experience with the injury throughout his career. What was the highlight of your school sporting career? Probably the chance to represent Exeter Chiefs Academy for the first time! When you were at school who did you look […]
Croydon Business Excellence Awards
The Croydon Awards celebrates the successes and achievements of the boroughs local businesses. We would like to congratulate all of the worthy winners, and are proud to have been Highly Commended at this year’s Croydon Business Excellence Awards, specifically under the Best SME category. For more information and to see photographs of the evening please visit […]
Return2Play partner with Sports in Schools
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Sports in Schools. Led by former professional rugby player Matt Price, Sports in Schools work with community clubs and organisations to deliver children’s rugby and sports programmes across England and the UK. We at Sports in Schools are delighted to be announcing a partnership with Return2Play. With our […]
Concussion Awareness online training course with EduCare
We have recently teamed up with EduCare, whose primary focus is on ‘duty of care’, helping to keep children, young people and adults safe from harm. With over 1,200 EduCare courses completed every day, they are the market leader in developing and delivering highly engaging online learning courses in partnership with leading experts. In conjunction […]
R2P contributes to All-Party Parliamentary Group discussion on Brain Injury in Sport
This week our Medical Director Dr Sam Barke took part in the House of Commons Brain Injury and Sport Roundtable with Chris Bryant MP. Commenting on the subject Dr Sam Barke said: Much progress has been made over the last few years. There is still more to be done to ensure high standard of care is provided […]
Return2Play speak to The Times
Following the news that Dylan Hartley has been ruled out the England Rugby summer tour, our Medical Director Dr Sam Barke spoke with The Times about all things concussion, the importance of following medical advice and taking the time to fully recover. It is far more common than people realise for players to suffer delayed symptoms, which […]
Dr Sam Barke talks concussion protocol with The Times
Following the news that Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius sustained a concussion during last month’s Champions League, our Medical Director Dr Sam Barke spoke with The Times regarding concussion protocol in sport. Football can learn a lot from professional rugby in the identification and management of concussion.– “S.Barke” For the full article please click here.