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Grayslake Central High School

Grayslake Central High School. Changing the Mindset Around Concussion Injury in Sports. Why are we doing this?. To increase concussion awareness To aid in prevention of long term consequences of concussion. Why are we doing this?. To increase concussion awareness

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Grayslake Central High School

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  1. Grayslake CentralHigh School Changing the Mindset Around Concussion Injury in Sports

  2. Why are we doing this? • To increase concussion awareness • To aid in prevention of long term consequences of concussion

  3. Why are we doing this? • To increase concussion awareness • To aid in prevention of long term consequences of concussion • New legislation – HB200

  4. Why are we doing this? • To increase concussion awareness • To aid in prevention of long term consequences of concussion • New legislation – HB200 • To provide better care for student athletes

  5. HB200 – Concussion Management • A student athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from participation or competition at that time. • A student athlete who has been removed from an interscholastic contest for possible concussion or head injury cannot return to that contest unless cleared by physician licensed to practice medicine or a certified athletic trainer. • If not cleared to return to that contest, a student athlete cannot return to play or practice until they have provided the school with written clearance from a physician licensed to practice medicine or a certified athletic trainer working in conjunction with physician licensed to practice medicine.

  6. What is a Concussion? • A complex injury to the brain caused by a traumatic force resulting in many different symptoms or signs • Can happen in any sport • Different in each athlete • No LOC necessary

  7. High School Sports

  8. Concussion Myths

  9. “You have to be hit in the head to have a concussion” • False • A concussion can result from a large blow to the head, neck, or body

  10. “Concussions are not a big deal” • False • Playing while still concussed puts you at great risk

  11. Recent studies are linking long term recurrent concussions with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) Healthy brain, age 65: Former NFL player: Former boxer

  12. “Kids bounce back quicker from concussion” • False • Pediatric brains take longer to recover • Risk of “second impact syndrome”

  13. “You should get a CT or MRI for a concussion” • False • A concussion is a brain injury that results in no changes being seen on a CT or MRI of your brain. • The studies may be helpful in ruling out other possible injuries when warranted.

  14. Concussion Symptoms • Headache • Feeling in a fog, sluggish, or groggy • Increased emotions or irritable • Amnesia • Confusion • Nausea &/or vomiting • Loss of consciousness

  15. Concussion Symptoms • Balance Problems • Dizziness • Blurred or double vision • Sensitivity to light or noise • Concentration or memory problems • Slowed reaction time • Change in sleep pattern

  16. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy • Linked to recurrent concussions and may cause • Depression • Increased suicidal or homicidal tendencies • Decreased income level • Decreased intelligence NFL study 2007

  17. What do you do if you think you may have a concussion? • Stop exercise, practice, or game • Immediately contact your athletic trainer or team physician • If your athletic trainer or physician is not available, inform one of your coaches

  18. How can I speed up my recovery? • Don’t try to hide a concussion • Be honest about symptoms • Brain rest

  19. What if I don’t tell someone? • It is your brain you are risking • The sooner the someone is aware, the sooner you will be treated. • The sooner you are treated, the faster you will recover

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