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LESSON 1 Concussion Awareness

LESSON 1 Concussion Awareness. Describe what you see to your partner. How did you do?. Describe what you see to your partner. How did you do?. Describe what you see to your partner. How did you do?. Describe what you see to your partner. How did you do?.

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LESSON 1 Concussion Awareness

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  1. LESSON 1Concussion Awareness

  2. Describe what you see to your partner

  3. How did you do?

  4. Describe what you see to your partner

  5. How did you do?

  6. Describe what you see to your partner

  7. How did you do?

  8. Describe what you see to your partner

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  10. Describe what you see to your partner

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  12. Describe what you see to your partner

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  14. What do all of these pictures have in common? Student Portfolio

  15. What is a Concussion? • A concussion is: • A type of mild traumatic brain injury (or mTBI) • Caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, neck, or body that results in the brain moving rapidly back and forth in the skull. Video

  16. How Prevalent is a Brain Injury? A comparison of Traumatic Brain Injury and Leading Injuries/Diseases Annual Incidence*Brain Injury Association of America(US data is compatible and relevant for Canadian Population Estimates)

  17. Youth Concussion by the Numbers • 90% of diagnosed concussions DO NOT involve a loss of consciousness • 40-65% of middle school students from School District #23 have experienced a hard hit to the head or concussion • 1 in 5 high school athletes will sustain a sports concussion during the season • 52% of sports-related concussions in Canadian males ages 10-19 happen playing hockey • 36% of sports-related concussions in Canadian females ages 10-19 happen playing soccer

  18. If You Shake It, You Break It What is “G-Force”? We experience G-Forces in everyday activities The force acting on a body as a result of acceleration and/or gravity.

  19. If You Shake It, You Break It Your phone can measure G-Forces with an ACCELEROMETER.

  20. If You Shake It, You Break It Source: Sports Illustrated

  21. Time to brainstorm! Can you think of some situations in your own life where you could possibly sustain a concussion?

  22. LESSON 2Recognize & Remove

  23. Understanding the Brain Brain Anatomy and Function • Frontal Lobe • Emotional control; self awareness • Motivation; initiation • Judgment; problem solving • Talking • Memory for habits and motor activities • Parietal Lobe • Sense of touch • Manipulation of objects • Academic functions i.e.) reading • Occipital Lobe • Vision • Temporal Lobe • Memory • Hearing • Understanding language • Processing information • Cerebellum • Balance and equilibrium • Voluntary movement • Skilled motor activity - coordination • Brain Stem • Involuntary systems – breathing, heart rate, swallowing, sweating, blood pressure, digestion, temperature • Sleep and wake cycles • Sense of balance

  24. Signs & Symptoms of Concussion

  25. Diagnosing Concussions Why is it so difficult to diagnose? • No definitive diagnostic test – cannot be seen by an MRI, X-ray or CT scan • No visible injury like a broken bone or a bruise – can mean it goes undetected • Concussed individuals may not recognize or admit to having symptoms – importance of EDUCATION • No two concussions are the same – each individual will experience different symptoms

  26. What to Do if a Concussion is Suspected First Response Key Points • RECOGNIZE AND REMOVE • The individual should be evaluated by a medical doctor as soon as possible. • The individual must not return to activity until receiving medical clearance by a physician.

  27. Recognize & Remove Zackery Lystedt His story shows the importance of RECOGNIZE AND REMOVE when a concussion is suspected.

  28. BrainTrust Concussion Recovery Program • Patients aged 5-25 years old • Concussion as a result of sports, a fall or any other physical activity • Full-time case management and communication with the patient, parents, coach, school or work • Fully supervised by a physician

  29. Suspected Brain Injury – Red Flag Symptoms The individual should be watched closely. If any of these warning signs develop, go to the nearest hospital or call 911 • Midline neck pain • Increasing confusion or irritability • Repeated vomiting • Seizure or convulsion • Weakness or tingling/burning in arms or legs • Fainting or blacking out, can’t be woken up • Severe or increasing headache • Unusual behavior change • Double vision • Slurred Speech

  30. The First 24-48 Hours After Concussion • Rest/Sleeping Rest (both physical and mental); complete rest no longer than 48 hours following injury • ElectronicsAvoid screen time during the complete rest stage • School Guidance for returning to school should be supervised by an experienced healthcare practitioner • SportsDo not return to sports until you have received medical clearance from your doctor Return to Learn Protocol Sort

  31. Return to Play Protocol Sport-specific Return-to-Sport Strategy Daily Activities – that do not provoke symptoms. Light aerobic activity–walking or stationary cycling. No resistance training. Sport-specific activities – running, skating, throwing. No body contact or other jarring motions (i.e. high speed stops, hitting a baseball with a bat). Non-contact training drills –harder training drills; may start progressive resistance training Full contact practice –once cleared by doctor and following complete Return to Learn. Return to sport –normal game play. Note: each step must take a minimum of one day, but could last longer

  32. LESSON 3Life After Concussion or Brain Injury

  33. Our view on brain injuries is changing… • Recently, brain injury specialists have begun to use sophisticated technology to better understand what is happening in our brains. • We are learning that brain injuries are more common and more serious than we thought. • Up to 90% of brain injuries are predictable and preventable. The BEST prevention is education.

  34. Now we know… We used to think… …having a concussion meant that you were a tough, fearless athlete …the smartest choices we can make are to protect our brains from injury …we need to recognize that we (or someone else) may have a concussion andremove ourselves (or that person) from the situation immediately …it was okay to continue playing a sport/activity even if you may have sustained a concussion …recovering from a brain injury required staying in a quiet, dark room for weeks without any stimulation …we need to treat brain injury recovery with the same importance as a visible injury (such as a broken ankle) and follow all proper protocols

  35. How could your life change? • It is important to remember that if you ‘recognize and remove’ and get proper treatment (see doctor and follow protocols) you can fully heal from a concussion • However, if • You don’t ‘recognize and remove’ and get proper treatment • OR • You make unsafe choices… • …you may put yourself at risk for sustaining a serious brain injury

  36. How could your life change after a serious brain injury? • Personality change • Unable to do regular sports/activities • Loss or change of friends • Difficulty being part of social activities • Difficulty walking, talking, swallowing • Mental health challenges (memory loss, depression, anger, anxiety, etc.)

  37. How can we help prevent brain injuries? • BE SAFE and think before trying something you’ve never done • Follow the safety rules of sports/activities • Wear proper gear: the right footwear, helmet, protective equipment, seatbelt, etc. • LOOK OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER and help protect your friends from taking dangerous risks

  38. Activity Time!

  39. Key Points to Remember About Concussions Concussion is a brain injury Recognize and Remove Concussion recovery does not happen alone – see your doctor Recovery from concussion begins immediately

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