Meet Return2Play’s #NHSHeroes
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the response of everyone involved in the NHS has been widely regarded as outstanding. 👏 Outpourings of public support for the NHS can be seen everywhere, from rainbows 🌈 and flags in house windows to the weekly #clapforourcarers ritual on Thursday evenings. We spoke to a number of Return2Play’s doctors who […]
Dr Barke discusses George North’s latest concussion
In Wales’ Six Nations fixture against France, winger George North suffered his sixth concussion of his professional career after a collision with France winger Gael Fickou. After just 11 minutes of the match, the collision left North motionless on the pitch before he was eventually able to leave the field to undergo a Head Injury […]
Return2Play launches partnership with SOCS
Return2Play and SOCS have partnered, integrating Return2Play’s Injury Management System and SOCS’ Co-Curricular & Sports Management System to help schools safely manage pupil injuries whilst reducing the school’s administration time. Video Player 00:00 00:47 The integration allows schools to have complete visibility of any pupil injuries when selecting teamsheets and taking registers in SOCS – […]
Dr Barke talks concussion and HIAs on BBC News
Wales international Rugby star, Rhys Patchell, has suffered a recent concussion, just days before the 2019 World Cup is due to begin in Japan, raising questions over whether he should travel with the squad. Following this news, Return2Play’s Medical Director, Dr Barke, was invited onto BBC Wales 6pm News show to discuss how World Rugby […]
Return2Play awarded ‘Best Sports Medicine Company’ 2019
Return2Play have recently been awarded the esteemed prize of ‘Best Sports Medicine Company 2019’ at the 2019 Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards, run by Global Health & Pharma. “We are thrilled to receive this award. It’s always nice to be recognised for the great work the Return2Play team have done to date and it’s a marker […]
Dr 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 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 […]