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Concussions

Learn about concussions, an injury to the brain caused by head impact, symptoms, treatment, and sports associated with high concussion risk. Discuss the impact on athletes and the role of limits in contact sports.

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Concussions

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  1. Concussions

  2. What is a concussion? • A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by an impact to the head • Can cause long or short term problems, depending on severity.

  3. How can you get a concussion? • Contact sports • Car Accidents • Falling • Object hitting your head • Any severe jarring of the head

  4. Symptoms • aAlteredlevel of consciousness (drowsy, hard to arouse, or similar changes) • Cconfusion, feeling spacey, or not thinking straight • Hheadache • loss of consciousness • feeling like you have "lost time" • memory loss (amnesia) of events before the injury or immediately after • nausea and vomiting • Sseeingflashing lights

  5. If you have a concussion you shouldn’t: • Play contact sports • Participate in physical education • If VERY severe or have multiple concussions in a few months doctor may recommend: • No TV • No cellphone • No computer

  6. Treatment • Tylenol (NOT Motrin or Advil) for headahces • Eating a light diet • Light activity around the house NOT heavy activity • Avoid alcohol until completely recovered

  7. Most Dangerous Sports for Concussions • Football • Ice Hockey • Rugby • Soccer • Martial Arts • Boxing

  8. Sports & Concussions • Ice Hockey is the most dangerous. • A study showed there were 27 in 2 seasons • High school: football, soccer, ice hockey, and rugbyhave the most concussions • Professional: ice hockey and rugby have the most.

  9. Discussion Questions • Has anyone had a concussion or know someone who had a concussion? How? • Do you think there should be a limit on the amount of concussions an athlete can sustain before they can no longer participate in contact sports? Why or why not?

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